We Showed Up! Over 150 Strong Joined in the Call for Action

HLC Secretary Matias, Our State Legislators, Our Mayors, Our Community: Together to Meet the Challenge On Friday, May 29, the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness held its 10th Annual Gathering on The […]

Published in Annual Gatherings on June 1, 2026.

Our 10th Annual Gathering

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Published in Annual Gatherings on June 1, 2026.

Western Mass housing advocates say 46% shelter decline masks barriers for families

HOLYOKE — Recent state and federal policy changes have caused a dramatic 46% decrease of families living in shelters over the past year, a figure that advocates say is complicated […]

Published in Annual Gatherings, Media/Press Coverage on May 29, 2026.

Number of homeless people stayed steady in WMass this year, as federal threats loom

HOLYOKE — At first glance, the numbers look promising. The state’s four western counties recorded a 46% drop in homelessness this year compared to last. Read more

Published in Annual Gatherings, Media/Press Coverage on May 29, 2026.

Western Mass. advocates demand state action on homelessness emergency

HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) — The Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness held its annual gathering at Holyoke Community College on Friday and the message was clear: state action needs to […]

Published in Annual Gatherings, Media/Press Coverage on May 29, 2026.

Western Massachusetts leaders push housing action amid rent surge

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – More than 150 people gathered on Friday at Holyoke Community College for the 10th annual Gathering of the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness. Read more

Published in Annual Gatherings, Media/Press Coverage on May 29, 2026.

Western Mass News—Holyoke Meeting Examines Ways to Help Minimize Homelessness

HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – A number of partners, advocates, and elected leaders came together in Holyoke Friday to discuss homelessness in our area and what needs to be done to […]

Published in Annual Gatherings, Media/Press Coverage on May 30, 2025.

Channel 22 News—Advocates Call for State Action to Address the Western Massachusetts Homelessness Crisis

Housing instability and homelessness is on the rise in Western Massachusetts. Click here for the full video.

Published in Annual Gatherings, Media/Press Coverage on May 30, 2025.

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