I’m a founding and executive member of the National Youth Forum on Homelessness (NYFH). We are a group formed exclusively of young people to help guide the nation in promoting innovative and youth-led solutions to address youth homelessness. NYFH works together with local communities and advises on a nationwide level, including collaboration with the U.S. Department…
Pictured above: Joe Finn (right) presents the Bob Ray Partnership Award to Jay Cashman (left). Photo credit: Person + Killian Photography. On May 18, MHSA supporters gathered at the Hyatt Regency Boston to celebrate MHSA’s 14th Annual Spring Fundraising Event, Home for Good: Solutions Start Here. At the event, MHSA honored Jay Cashman of Jay Cashman, Inc. for his outstanding contributions to ending…
WWLP-22 News has published “Providers describe struggle to serve homeless in Massachusetts” by Colin A. Young. Affordable housing, with support services as needed, remains a key factor in the fight to end homelessness. Read the full article.
MHSA is excited to welcome Lisa Renee Holderby-Fox, our newest staff addition who will head our Hospital to Housing (H to H) initiative. Lisa Renee has been a member of the community health worker (CHW) workforce in Massachusetts for nearly 25 years. As a national leader in the CHW movement, Lisa Renee focuses on leadership…
The Blue Review has published “Pay for Success?” by Vanessa Fry. Not only does the Pay for Success initiative work in ending chronic homelessness- it also offers a return on investment if the program’s goals are met. Read the full article.
The Maui News has published “Emergency room often easiest route for homeless health care” by Colleen Uechi. The article is another example of the cost of doing nothing about homelessness- and the critical intersection of health care and homelessness. Read the full article.
The Daily Item has published “Rules Are Changing at Lynn Shelter” by Thomas Grillo. The article highlights MHSA member agencies Lynn Shelter Association, The Haven Project and Lifebridge– organizations that are helping us lead the way out of homelessness in Massachusetts. Read the full article.
In December, I had the honor of presenting the Canon Brian S. Kelley Public Servant Award, named after my father, to Secretary Marylou Sudders of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The Canon Brian S. Kelley Public Servant Award recognizes those who are making a difference in the fight to end homelessness. It…
NBC News has broadcast “New England Speaks on The Homeless Count,” the latest “This is New England” show hosted by Latoyia Edwards. The broadcast features Richard Ring, President of FamilyAid Boston, and Tom Brigham, Director of Massachusetts Alliance for Supportive Housing (MASH) at MHSA. Tom responds to claims that the number of families and individuals experiencing…