The Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness is primarily funded through a state legislative earmark with additional annual contributions from many Network partners. Its fiscal agent is United Way of Pioneer Valley.
The Network’s budget, policy and planning decisions are made by its Steering Committee, which includes leaders from across the four Western counties.
Steering Committee members include:
Co-Chairs:
Gerry McCafferty, Director of Office of Housing, City of Springfield and Hampden County Continuum of Care Director
Katie Dwan, Director, Three County Continuum of Care, Community Action Pioneer Valley
Members:
Tanisha Arena, Executive Director, ARISE for Social Justice
Paul Bailey, Executive Director, Springfield Partners for Community Action
Keleigh BenEzra, Director of Hampshire/Franklin Shelter and Housing, Clinical & Support Options
Tom Bernard, President and CEO, Berkshire United Way
Kathryn Buckley-Brawner, Executive Director, Catholic Charities
Celeste M. Clerk, Western Massachusetts Director of Recovery and Employment Supports, MA Department of Mental Health
Steve Connor, Director, Central Hampshire Veterans Services
Emily English, Program Director, Gandara Center
Keith Fairey, President and CEO, Way Finders
Erin Forbush, Director of Operations, ServiceNet
David Gadaire, Executive Director, MassHire Holyoke Career Services
Brad Gordon, Executive Director, Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority
Gina Govoni, Executive Director, Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Dave Havens, Director of Homeless Services, Mental Health Association
Clare Higgins, Executive Director, Community Action Pioneer Valley
Steven Huntley, Executive Director, Valley Opportunity Council
Jennifer Kinsman, Senior Vice President, United Way of Pioneer Valley
Jay Levy, Regional Manager, Eliot CHS–Homeless Services
Jose Lopez-Figueroa, Director, Center for Access Services, Springfield Technical Community College
Michelle Michaelian, Senior Vice President, Behavioral Health Network
Earl Miller, Director, Amherst Community Responders for Equity, Safety and Service Department
Theresa Nicholson, Director of Housing Services, Center for Human Development
Eileen Peltier, President and CEO, Berkshire Housing Development Corporation
Keith Rhone, Director of Operations, Clinical and Support Options
James Seney, Program Manager, VA Central Western Massachusetts Health Care System
Rose Webster-Smith, Director, Springfield No One Leaves/Homes for All MA Coalition
Twjana Williams, Western Massachusetts Regional Supervisor, Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
Staff:
Pamela Schwartz, Director
