Family Services Meeting Minutes – 5/13/14
Family Services Committee May 13, 2014 In attendance: Shannon Barry, Springfield Public Schools, Melissa Brown, YWCA of Western Mass., Cris Carl, Family Inn, Greenfield, Charity Day, Franklin County Regional Housing […]
The Network is in the House Budget! Let’s thank our elected leaders!
Great news! The Network budget amendment that provides a $125,000 earmark to the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness was included in the Consolidated Amendment that passed the House yesterday. […]
Mass. Coalition for the Homeless Advocacy re: EA reform
Below is a message and call to action from the Mass. Coalition for the Homeless regarding the EA regulations. The Network’s own statement on the proposed EA reform can be […]
Network Launches Housing Authority Collaboration
On May 3, 2012, at Holyoke Community College, the Network brought together close to 100 people committed to building a collaboration between local housing authorities and community partners around preventing […]
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DHCD will hold a public hearing on HomeBASE regulations on: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Springfield City […]
DHCD Public Hearing on HomeBASE, 9/12, 10 am, Boston
From Mass. Coalition for the Homeless: As you know, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and its partner agencies launched the HomeBASE program for families at the beginning of the month. DHCD […]
Network Endorses EA Reform
The Leadership Council of the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness voted overwhelmingly in favor of the Administration’s proposed Emergency Assistance reform legislation. The Network has submitted written testimony to […]
DHCD FY 2011 Budget Hearing – Please attend!
Moderated by Secretary Bialecki (EOHED) When: Thursday, December 17, 6pm – 8pm Where: Springfield, MA (Location in Springfield TBD) Homes for Families highly encourages anyone who is available to attend […]

