Today Governor Deval Patrick announced the launch of the first-in-the-nation Pay for Success (PFS) initiative to reduce chronic individual homelessness. This innovative form of financing relies on up-front funds from private investors to expand permanent supportive housing in Massachusetts. If the program is successful, the private investors will be paid back with public dollars. MHSA…
On December 2, MHSA gathered in Boston with 80 member agency representatives, Board Members and community partners to celebrate the 2014 MHSA Annual Meeting. The event provided an opportunity for MHSA supporters to reflect on MHSA’s recent accomplishments and honor two individuals who have made important contributions to efforts to end homelessness in Massachusetts: State…
On Wednesday, August 20, nearly 80 young professionals gathered at South Boston Candlepin for Strike Out Homelessness in Massachusetts. Hosted by the MHSA Young Professionals Group (YPG), the event raised funds to support MHSA’s work to end homelessness in Massachusetts. During the event, Paul, a member of the Faces of Homelessness Speakers’ Bureau, shared his…
MHSA has released the Summer 2014 edition of The North Star! Read the newsletter online, and please contact MHSA at 617-367-6447 if you would like to be added to our mailing list for future newsletters.
“Tough Luck, Tougher Spirit” – The Boston Globe, July 14, 2011
On May 7, more than 200 MHSA supporters gathered at the Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston to celebrate MHSA’s 11th annual fundraising event, Home for Good: Solutions Start Here. Event attendees mingled with old and new friends while enjoying hearty hors d’oeuvres and wine. Funds raised at the event support MHSA’s continued efforts to…
MHSA has released the Winter 2014 edition of The North Star! Read the newsletter online, and please contact MHSA at 617-367-6447 if you would like to be added to our mailing list for future newsletters.