News updates: what’s happening with homelessness in Western Massachusetts


State agencies, legislators discuss ways to end homelessness in western Massachusetts

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Multiple state agencies and legislators gathered in Holyoke Monday morning for a workshop to end homelessness in western Massachusetts.

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Published on June 10, 2019.

Working to end homelessness: Legislators, providers to attend annual resource fair

Homeless support organizations, state agencies and providers from across the region are expected this Monday, June 10, for the third annual Western MA Homelessness Resource Fair for Providers at the […]

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Published on June 10, 2019.

Media on Ending Homelessness Event – 11/16/18

At our regional gathering on Friday, November 16, the Network released a report on Homelessness in Western Massachusetts : The Numbers, The Solutions, The Partnerships.   Over 150 leaders attended, including our […]

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Published on November 20, 2018.

Homelessness should be ‘rare, brief, and non-recurring,’ advocates say at Western Massachusetts summit

GREENFIELD — While it may not be possible to “end homelessness,” it is feasible to make sure that episodes of homelessness are “rare, brief, and non-recurring,” said Gerry McCafferty, housing […]

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Published on November 16, 2018.

Fighting homelessness in Berkshires remains year-round quest

PITTSFIELD — As snow approached Thursday, those who manage the Barton’s Crossing shelter prepared for a busy night of checking in guests and keeping peace in the building’s mazelike corridors.

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Published on November 16, 2018.

Tackling homelessness ‘one bite at a time’

Shortly after a Friday discussion over how to end homelessness in western Massachusetts, two of the most influential policymakers in the room succinctly put how that goal can be achieved […]

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Published on November 16, 2018.

Strategies To Tackle Homelessness Discussed At Western Massachusetts Forum

A new report says progress is being made on reducing homelessness in the four counties of western Massachusetts.

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Published on November 16, 2018.

Western Massachusetts on a mission to end homelessness in region

The Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness has assembled a group to address the consequences of living in poverty.

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Published on November 16, 2018.

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