Viewpoint: No family deserves to go homeless
On Thanksgiving Day, the Springfield Republican published a Viewpoint piece I wrote (with help from Pamela Schwartz) about our regional network and the Housing First approach to ending homelessness. This was […]
After 2 years of being homeless, Karleen Ramos of Springfield is grateful just to have a home for her family this Thanksgiving
The Springfield Republican reports on a family that has recently been housed with rapid rehousing assistance. Photo by Don Treeger / The Republican Karleen M. Ramos and her family sit in front […]
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 […]
Friends of the Homeless breaks ground on Homeless Resource Center
From the Republican: Groundbreaking marks start of construction for $12.5 million homeless resource center on Worthington Street Photo by Mark M. Murray / The Republican By Peter Goonan November 06, […]
Press coverage of Network funding announcement
The Republican covered the Network’s recent announcement of funding to agencies in the region. From the article: The effort to end homelessness in the region received another boost in funds this […]
Report on Springfield’s Project Homeless Connect
Springfield’s Project Homeless Connect took place yesterday at the Mass Mutual Center. The Republican story is here. Here’s a snapshot of what happened:
Boston Globe: Homeless use of motels still on rise
The Boston Globe reports that there are now 1,010 families in motels, including more than 1400 children. The article describes how the state is responding: In an effort to quickly move […]
NPR on Home & Healthy for Good
NPR’s Neal Conan reports on Housing First: Home and Healthy for Good Fixes Homelessness. The summary, from NPR’s website: August 3, 2009 Dr. Jessie Gaeta co-founded the Home & Healthy […]
