Housing First in Northampton
Today’s Republican profiles ServiceNet’s Housing First initiative in Northampton. The article quotes one of the residents, Don: “This is the first place I’ve been in where I have my own space,” […]
Press coverage of Boston area regional networks
Last week, the Boston Globe reported on Boston area regional networks in Nonprofits for Homeless Coalescing. The article details the initiatives funded by the North Shore Housing Action Group and the […]
751 homeless families in motels in Massachusetts
Today the Boston Globe reported that the number of homeless families in motels has reached 751–a new high. The story describes what it’s like for the families, notes that a monthlong stay […]
Cell phones & minutes for low-income people
This site has previously provided information on free cell phones and minutes for low-income people. Today a Republican article notes that the program is under-used by people who are eligible. The […]
Soldier On proposal for veterans’ housing in Agawam gaining support
The Republican reports today that a bill in the state legislature would authorize conveyance of the property to Soldier On, and there’s support at the Agawam City Council for the project.
What’s Leading to Increased Family Homelessness?
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette has covered the rise in family homelessness, illustrated by Worcester’s point-in-time count in its story Homelessness on Rise. While Worcester advocates point to the recent focus on […]
Soldier On Creating 100 Units in Agawam for Formerly Homeless Veterans
The USICH reports on Soldier On’s development of the police academy facility in Agawam for housing for formerly homeless veterans.
WFCR on MA Shelter Regulation Changes
SPRINGFIELD, MA (2009-03-13) Patrick Administration officials say changes made in regulations that govern state-run emergency homeless shelters for Massachusetts’ families are needed, in order to close a multi-million dollar budget […]
