New Rental/Mortgage Assistance Available in Hampden County

Valley Opportunity Council (VOC) announced new resources are available for rental and mortgage assistance for those impacted by COVID. In addition to offering this resource, case managers will connect households […]

Published in Resources on March 2, 2021.

COVID Eviction Legal Help Project: Let’s get it out there!

Please see this latest update on available legal assistance and please distribute widely! The COVID Eviction Legal Help Project (CELHP) was formed to expand the capacity of legal aid organizations in Massachusetts […]

Published in Resources on February 10, 2021.

Housing First by podcast: powerful series and primer

You may already be aware of this, you may already have listened. But if you have not, I am doing my part to ensure you have the chance. The podcast […]

Published in Resources on February 3, 2021.

Community Legal Aid Resource Information

First a reminder: if tenants receive a Notice to Quit, they should call Community Legal Aid (CLA) at 1-855-252-5342 or apply directly for services here: www.communitylegal.org. For additional eviction prevention information, […]

Published in Resources on January 28, 2021.

NEW RAFT Policy Guidelines HERE (more accessible for tenants!)

DHCD revised its RAFT eligibility guidelines to make RAFT more accessible in light of the extraordinary demand on this resource during these times. A one page summary is available here […]

Published in Resources on January 14, 2021.

New Report: Best Practices for State and Local Emergency Rental Assistance Programs

For our local communities providing rental assistance, this report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition offers some guidance: NLIHC’s newest report, “Best Practices for State and Local Emergency Rental […]

Published in Resources on January 14, 2021.

Home for All MA on New Eviction Protections; Community Legal Aid Resources

Please see this statement and summary from Homes for All MA Coalition on the new eviction protections. Please distribute! Also, thanks to Community Legal Aid for this presentation on the […]

Published in Resources on January 8, 2021.

New Study: Housing First Saves Money and Provides Better Care

Thanks to the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance for this release: The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation released a research report in late December that confirms the effectiveness of supportive […]

Published in Advocacy, Resources on January 6, 2021.
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