EA/HomeBase Update and Family Services Minutes 4/12/11
Below are minutes from the Family Services Committee’s last meeting on Tuesday, April 12. Also included below is a summary of the House budget proposal regarding EA and HomeBase, as […]
Call NOW to Stop Elimination of HUD Housing Counseling Program
Brad Gordon, executive director of the Berkshire Regional Housing Authority, brought this important information to my attention yesterday and asked for me to relay it to all of you: Under […]
Fair Housing Conference: 4/29/11
Fifth Annual REGIONAL FAIR HOUSING CONFERENCE Friday, April 29th 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Western New England College School of Law 1215 Wilbraham Road Springfield, MA KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Edgar S. Cahn, PhD, […]
Lt. Governor Letter on EA Reform
Please click here to read the Lt. Governor’s letter responding to concerns about the Administration’s proposed EA reform.
ICHH Final Report on Pilot Project
The ICHH released its final evaluation on the Pilot Project. Click here for the executive summary and here for the complete report.
Network amends position on EA reform
Following additional discussion and consideration, the Network’s Leadership Council has unanimously voted to amend its position on the Administration’s proposed Emergency Assistance reform. It continues to unequivocally support the shift […]
Another Perspective on EA Reform
The Family Services Committee hosted Ruth Bourquin of Mass. Law Reform Institute and Leslie Lawrence of Mass. Coalition for the Homeless to hear their perspectives on the proposed EA reform. […]
Hampden County Diversion Team Meeting Minutes – 3/14/11
Hampden County Diversion Meeting – 3/14/11 In attendance: Alvina Brevard, DHCD, Marcia Crutchfield, HAPHousing, Ken Demers, New England Farm Workers Council, David Geld, Square One, Yeisie Mateo, DCF, Steve Plummer, […]
