As MHSA member agencies from across the Commonwealth gather at our upcoming retreat to discuss trends, challenges, and solutions to lay the groundwork for MHSA’s advocacy, we are grateful to Eliot Community Human Services for helping to make this event possible. Thank you to Eliot Community Human Services for their generous contribution as a Lead…
Dear MHSA Members and Partners, I’m very pleased to announce the promotion of Caitlin Golden to Chief Policy & Strategy Officer effective January 1st. I am excited to ring in the new year with Caitlin assuming this new leadership position in the organization. In her new role, Caitlin will have an increased and expanded leadership…
As MHSA member agencies from across the Commonwealth gather at our upcoming retreat to discuss trends, challenges, and solutions to lay the groundwork for MHSA’s advocacy, we are grateful to Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance (CMHA) for helping to make this event possible. Many thanks to CMHA for their generous contribution as Lead Sponsor. We are…
Many thanks to Eliot Community Human Services for helping to make MHSA’s annual member retreat possible. Each year this event provides the opportunity for MHSA member agencies from across Massachusetts to gather and discuss trends, challenges, and solutions to lay the groundwork for MHSA’s advocacy in the upcoming year. We are grateful to Eliot for…
Thursday, May 4, 2023 Dear Friends of MHSA: I am writing to share some important news with you. With the full support of the MHSA Board of Directors, Joe Finn has transitioned to the role of MHSA’s President and Joyce Tavon has been appointed to the new position of Chief Executive Officer. As many…
Host a presentation by MHSA’s Speakers’ Bureau for your workplace, congregation, school or other community group! MHSA Speakers’ Bureau provides people who have experienced homelessness with the opportunity to tell their personal stories to audiences who might not otherwise have an understanding of homelessness. Presentations raise awareness of homelessness in Massachusetts, expand understanding about personal…
Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance is pleased to welcome three new member agencies dedicated to ending homelessness in Massachusetts: the Center for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and Neglect at Hebrew SeniorLife, Craig’s Doors – A Home Association, Inc., and the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health (MAMH). The Center for the Prevention of Elder…
Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance Welcomes New Board Member Delphia Bizzell Delphia Bizzell and her husband experienced homelessness for two years. They now have an apartment and enjoy the happiness, freedom and peace that brings. Delphia passionately advocates for people experiencing homelessness and is an active member of Boston’s Advisory Council on Ending Homelessness (BACHome…
Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA) and Bay Cove Human Services recently held a ribbon cutting for the newly-renovated Chelsea Commons, formerly known as Chelsea Community Center. The structure itself has a long history of serving the community of Chelsea in various capacities. From its beginnings as a YMCA housing veterans who had returned from…
We are excited to see many of our member agencies at the upcoming MHSA Member Retreat and we are grateful to MHA (Mental Health Association) for helping to make it possible through their support as Lead Sponsor. We are proud to partner with MHA and thank them for their incredible work. MHA (Mental Health Association)…
