President Signs COVID Relief & Omnibus Spending Bill
Thanks to the National Low Income Housing Coalition for this update: President Trump signed yesterday, December 27, the bill passed by Congress last week to fund the federal government for […]
Updated COVID-19 Emergency Shelter Directory
I wanted to bring to your attention an updated compilation of emergency shelter resources in the region and how to access them. This information can also be found on our […]
COVID-19 Eviction Legal Help Project Launched
Please see this announcement from MA Department of Housing and Community Development Undersecretary Jennifer Maddox: We are very pleased to launch the next phase of our Eviction Diversion Initiative. Through the […]
Digital Divide Survey – please take and distribute!
Thanks to the Digital Equity Alliance for this announcement: Please take this survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DigitalDivide-PV Help us assess how the digital divide is impacting our community. This survey is being conducted by three United Ways in […]
Study: Expiring Eviction Moratoriums linked to Excess COVID-19 Infections and Excess Deaths
Today, two studies were released that have powerful implications for our state and national policymaking on stopping evictions during COVID-19: Expiring Eviction Moratoriums and COVID-19 Incidence and Mortality Pandemic Housing […]
Community Mediation Program Launched for Tenants Facing Eviction
The MA Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced the launch of another component of the Administration’s Eviction Diversion Initiative: Community Mediation. Please see this announcement from DHCD Undersecretary […]
Economic Impact Payments Available to People Experiencing Homelessness – must sign up by 11/21
See this announcement from the Internal Revenue Service: Americans without a permanent address qualify for a $1,200 Economic Impact Payment and $500 per child. You do not need to receive […]
Hampden County Youth Program LAUNCHES Today!
Congratulations to the Hampden County Youth Action Board and the dozens of partners who gathered today on Zoom to kick off Hampden County’s program to prevent and end youth homelessness. […]
