Big boost to end homelessness in WMass: United Way $60,000 contribution to regional network
$60,000 grant from the United Way Updated: Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009, 8:04 AM EST Published : Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009, 8:04 AM EST Jennifer Colby HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A […]
Massachusetts: Sex offender ban sought for homeless shelters
From today’s Boston Globe: The most dangerous sex offenders would be barred from staying at homeless shelters under a plan proposed by advocates for the homeless and endorsed by key legislators. […]
Rapid Re-Housing Innovation
From One Family’s Right Resources Bulletin: Innovation in the Spotlight: Emmaus, Inc’s Rapid Re-Housing In Haverhill, MA, the Emmaus House has worked for 25 years as a pioneer organization connecting […]
A Call to Action from MHSA
November 17, 2009 As a result of Governor Patrick’s cut of $2.7 million from the Homeless Individuals Assistance line item (7004-0102): It has already been documented that at least […]
Pilot Re-Housing Program Featured
One Family, Inc. provided the following news on its Right Resources Bulletin Board: Innovation in The Spotlight: MBHP Pilot Re-Housing Program A new pilot program aimed at rapidly re-housing homeless […]
Steve Como, on housing for homeless veterans
Photos by Michael S. Gordon / The Republican The Republican’s Veteran’s Day coverage addresses the need for housing for homeless veterans: The keynote speaker at the city’s annual Veterans Day ceremony […]
Community Fuel Assistance Day: 11/17/09
Springfield Partners for Community Action In Partnership with New England Farm Workers’ Council Fuel Assistance Program COMMUNITY FUEL ASSISTANCE DAY WHEN: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009 WHERE: 284 MAIN STREET […]
Resource Directory – Updated 11/11/09
Click here for the latest version of the Network’s resource directory for homelessness-related services. A newest addition includes referral to contact information for school district liaisons to assist homeless children. […]
