Forum: Growing Crisis of Unsheltered Homelessness – Oct. 15

The Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA) is bringing its next discussion and advocacy opportunity to us on Thursday, October 15, 10 am – 11 am. Showing up will strengthen […]

Published in Advocacy, Best Practices, Individual Services Committee, Training on October 2, 2020.

Action Alert: Right to Counsel

Please see this update from the Right to Counsel Coalition and how to contact Governor Baker below! Last week, the Governor announced that “…. he is not inclined to once again […]

Published in Advocacy on October 1, 2020.

Eviction Moratorium Likely to End on 10/17: All Hands on Deck

In an article in the Commonwealth Magazine yesterday, it was reported that “[Governor] Baker also said he is not inclined to once again extend the state’s eviction and foreclosure moratorium, […]

Published in Advocacy on September 24, 2020.

Network Joins the Call for Progressive Taxes to Avoid Budget Cuts

The Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness is proud to join with Raise Up MA coalition and 157 other organizations statewide to urge State Legislators to increase corporate and unearned […]

Published in Advocacy on September 24, 2020.

LAST DAY TO COMMENT on HUD’s Rule Against LGBTQ+ People Accessing Shelter

Today, September 22, is the last day to submit comments to HUD opposing its proposed change in its Equal Access Rule protections that allow transgender and gender non-conforming individuals to safely […]

Published in Advocacy on September 22, 2020.

Action Alert: Eviction Moratorium Ending Soon; Act Now!

Please see this action alert from Homes for All Massachusetts, and let’s act! Action Alert: Massachusetts moratorium on evictions and foreclosures expires on October 17, less than one month!  Call and email Massachusetts […]

Published in Advocacy on September 21, 2020.

Network Testifies at Legislative Health Equity Task Force

Today the Legislative Health Equity Task Force held a public hearing to receive recommendations for how best to address the health equity crisis facing the Commonwealth right now. I am […]

Published in Advocacy on September 16, 2020.

State Eviction Moratorium Upheld by Superior Court; more on Federal Moratorium

Good news (and thanks to CHAPA for reporting on it): Eviction Moratorium Passes Constitutional Challenges in Superior CourtOn August 26, Judge Wilson of the Massachusetts Superior Court issued an order in Matorin […]

Published in Advocacy on September 11, 2020.
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