EA Reform Powerpoint and Comments

The Patrick/Murray Administration is proposing significant reform to the Emergency Assistance program.  Click here to review the PowerPoint presentation on the proposal and click here to read ICHH executive director […]

Published in News on January 25, 2011.

Worcestor’s PIP Shelter to Close Jan. 31

In an article in yesterday’s Worcestor Telegram, the City of Worcestor is being called the first community in the country to eliminate chronic homelessness.  In November 2007, Community Healthlink and South Middlesex Opportunity Council, two […]

Published in Best Practices, News on January 24, 2011.

Springfield Republican on EA Reform Proposal

The Springfield Republican reported today on the Administration’s recently released proposal to reform the Emergency Assistance system. The article, “With number of homeless families living in motels still high, Massachusetts […]

Published in News on January 21, 2011.

Homelessness Conference Canceled Tomorrow, 1/21

The Mass. Community Colleges Conference on homelessness scheduled for Friday, January 21, at Holyoke Community College has been canceled. Thank you.

Published in News on January 20, 2011.

EOHHS Budget Presentation for FY 2012

Thanks to Leadership Council member Andrew Morehouse (also executive director of the Western Mass. Food Bank) for passing on this link to this informative (and sobering) presentation by the Executive […]

Published in News on January 18, 2011.

Family Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 1/11/11

Family Services Committee Meeting – January 11, 2011 In attendance:  Jane Banks, CHD, Pam Bennett, BCAC, Cris Carl, Family Inn, Tammie Butler, Community Action, Steve Como, Soldier On, Joanne Glier, […]

Published in News on January 13, 2011.

Diversion Team Minutes – 1/10/11

As part of its response to the Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness’ funding opportunity, the Network proposed the creation of a “Rapid Response Diversion Team” in Hampden County.  This […]

Published in News on January 13, 2011.

House the Homeless Benefit Concert – 1/23, 3 pm, Northampton

A HOUSE FOR THE HOMELESS Benefit Concert Sunday  January 23rd 3pm Edwards Church 297 Main Street Northampton, MA (corner of Main and State) performing classical, pops and blues Evelyn Harris […]

Published in News on January 12, 2011.

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