SNAP Eligibility for Certain Community College Students
A Reminder from the Department of Transitional Assistance: Many low-income students attending state-funded community colleges may be eligible to participate in the SNAP program. Identifying Eligible Students Students enrolled in […]
Job Opening: Community Organizer for Affordable Housing
From CHAPA: Job Opening Community Organizer for Statewide Affordable Housing Ballot Measure The repeal of the state’s affordable housing law will be on the statewide ballot on November 2, 2010. […]
Number of Homeless Families in Motels, Shelter Entries Down
The number of homeless families living in motels in Western Massachusetts has declined by nearly one-third since the end of January, dropping from 312 to 212 families living in area […]
Data and Evaluation Committee Meeting Minutes
The Data Committee met on Thursday, May 27 at the Springfield Housing Court. In attendance: Pamela Schwartz, Andrea Miller, Charlie Knight, Judge Robert Fields, Michael Doherty, Lori Ingraham, Deb Merkman, […]
Triage Planning Update
The Hampden County Triage Planning Group met on June 1. Participants included: Jane Banks, CHD, Karen Cavanaugh, WomanShelter, Martha Ceplikas, DHCD, Gerry McCafferty, City of Springfield, Donna Nadeau, DHCD, Jim […]
Family Services Meeting Minutes: 6/1/10
First, please mark your calendar for July and August meeting dates/times/locations, which are NOT our usual 2nd Tuesday of the month due to vacation schedules. Tuesday, July 20, 9:30 – […]
The Final Senate Budget Amendments
Thanks to the Masachusetts Coalition for the Homeless for this summary and analysis: Outcomes for Key Amendments to Housing, Homelessness, and Benefits Line Items* * Please note that the links below […]
Senators’ Amendment Regarding Homeless Families
Senator Stephen Buoniconti of West Springfield and Hampden County and Senator Michael Knapik of Holyoke and Hampden and Hampshire County have introduced the amendment set forth below that would have […]
