MissionWEST (SAMHSA) Community Consortium meeting – 2/25/13

Community Consortium Meeting February 25, 2013 In attendance:  Nicole Gagne, Community Health Link, Bob Guerino, MassHealth,  Jay Levy, Eliot CHS –  Homeless Services, Jennifer Moore, Behavioral Health Network, Pamela Schwartz, […]

Published in SAMHSA Mission West Community Consortium, Uncategorized on March 18, 2013.

Housing People with Sex Offense Histories – Minutes 2/13/13

Work Group Housing People with Sex Offense Histories February 13, 2013  In attendance:  Carl Cignoni, Hampden County Sheriff’s Department/DOC Re-entry, Lisa Carabello, Amherst Community Connection intern, Steve Connor, Veteran Benefits […]

Published in Housing Sex Offenders, Uncategorized on March 18, 2013.

Unacccompanied Homeless Youth Work Group Minutes – 2/13/13

Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Work Group – February 13, 2013 In attendance: Shannon Barry, Springfield Public Schools, Lisa Goldsmith, DialSELF, Charlie Knight, Network participant, Kim Majewski, Gandara Center, Jordana O’Connell, Holyoke […]

Published in Uncategorized, Youth and Young Adult Services Committee on March 18, 2013.

Sequestration Impact on Homelessness Assistance Grants Programs

A message from HUD, FYI: Sequestration Impact on Homeless Assistance Grants Programs Dear Continuum of Care Collaborative Applicants, Recipients, and Stakeholders— As you are likely aware, the President was required […]

Published in Meeting Minutes on March 13, 2013.

Rose Evans hired as new DHCD Associate Director for Division of Housing Stabilization

Exciting news about one of Western Massachusetts’ own! The announcement from DHCD Undersecretary Aaron Gornstein: Dear Shelter Directors, Housing Providers, and Advocates: I am pleased to announce that Rose Evans […]

Published in Meeting Minutes on March 4, 2013.

Interesting article on the impact of homelessness on children

Thanks to fellow Leadership Council member Rebecca Muller for sharing this link to an article in Children’s HealthWatch, a Boston based organization that monitors the impact of public policies and […]

Published in Meeting Minutes on February 26, 2013.

EA Sub-Committee and Family Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 2/12/13

EA Reform Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes February 12, 2013 In attendance:  Bonnie Caldwell, HAP, Charity Day, FCRHRA, Steve Huntley, VOC, Wendy Kane, Community Legal Aid, Lizzy Ortiz, City of Springfield Office […]

Published in Family Services Committee, Uncategorized on February 26, 2013.

Grants for First Time Home Buyers in Northampton and Amherst

From the Valley Community Development Corporation: If you’re a first time home buyer who is purchasing a home in Amherst or Northampton, you may be eligible for financial assistance with […]

Published in Meeting Minutes on February 26, 2013.
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