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 […]
WCFR Report: Number of Homeless Families on the Rise
AMHERST, MA (2009-03-11) A new report from the National Center on Family Homelessness says one child in 50 in the US is homeless. The NCFH’s Ellen Bassuk told WFCR’s Bob […]
Editorial: A Way to End Homelessness
By The Daily Hampshire Gazette, March 6, 2009 Staff Writer Christopher George, a 43-year-old homeless man well-known around Amherst, died Feb. 15 at an apartment where he was staying with several […]
Local News Coverage of DTA Shift Away from Congregate Shelters
The Republican had a story yesterday about homeless families placed in apartments, and the Local Buzz wrote on Monday about what happens when a shelter closes.
Local Press Coverage of Stimulus Funds for Homelessness Prevention
The Republican has a report today about the homelessness prevention funds in the stimulus bill enacted last week. Massachusetts will receive $44.6 million over the next two years. An earlier post here […]
