Network and CHAPA Advocacy for Systems-Wide Approach with Federal COVID-19 Funds
The Network is partnering with CHAPA, the statewide housing policy and advocacy organization, in efforts to maximize long-term housing solutions during COVID-19. We are grateful to CHAPA for this letter […]
HUD Rule would allow anti-trans discrimination in federally funded shelters
Please see this announcement from the ACLU and stay tuned for action steps regarding the 60 day comment period which will begin shortly. The Trump administration’s Department of Housing and […]
Announcing the Center for Housing Justice
I wanted to flag this new entity, as it is being started by the National Innovation Service, led by Marc Dones, our Network racial equity trainer last year. He and […]
Action Alert on National Housing Vote; Two sign-on letters!
See this action alert from the National Low Income Housing Coalition – let’s add our Western MA voices! The House of Representatives will vote next week – as soon as […]
RAFT Expansion Action Steps!
Please see this Action Alert from MA Coalition for the Homeless. Take a minute to help secure the vitally necessary RAFT funds to keep people in their homes. Officially endorse […]
Statement from MA Budget on 1/12 budget
The Network is in support of this statement from MA Budget: Statement on Proposed 1/12th Budget, H4806 Statement by Marie-Frances Rivera, president of the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget), […]
FY2020 State Supplemental Budget Update
Thanks to CHAPA for this update below: FY2020 Supplemental Budget Update On June 22, the Massachusetts House Committee on Ways and Means released a $1.1 billion COVID-19 response supplemental budget for […]
Statewide Equity Task Force Calls Out Equity Gap in Reopening
The Western MA Network to End Homelessness is a proud member of the Statewide Task Force on Coronavirus and Equity. Please read its latest update and action alert below: The […]
