On August 24, 2016, The Boston Globe published “Poverty drives homeless rates? Not so fast,” an article by Evan Horowitz that offers a thoughtful description of the complexities of homelessness. Read the full article.
The MHSA Young Professionals Group (MHSA YPG) is dedicated to creating a dynamic environment that fosters connections between young professionals as they engage in ending homelessness. As the group continues to grow, we are excited to launch a member spotlight series that highlights the experiences of young professionals who are currently involved with MHSA YPG.…
The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) office is moving this week! Please note that due to the move, our network will be down from Friday, July 29, through Monday, August 1. The network will be restored by Tuesday, August 2. MHSA staff will not have access to email when the network is down, but our…
On Thursday, October 20, 2016, the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance Young Professionals Group (MHSA YPG) held its inaugural “Homecoming: Let’s Bring Our Neighbors Home” event, a fundraiser in support of MHSA’s work to end homelessness in the Commonwealth. Young professionals from the Greater Boston area connected with each other while enjoying good food, drinks, live music, and…
The MHSA office is moving this summer! As of August 1, 2016, our new mailing address will be: PO Box 8638 Boston, MA 02114 Please update your records accordingly. Our phone numbers, fax number and email addresses will remain the same. If you have any questions about our new location, please contact us at 617-367-6447. If you…
On July 20, 2016, Dr. Donald Burnes of the Burnes Institute on Poverty and Homelessness, editor of the newly published book “Ending Homelessness: Why We Haven’t, How We Can,” will join contributing authors Collin Whelley of MHSA member agency Center for Social Innovation (C4) and Kate Whelley McCabe in leading a panel discussion on the book. C4’s Jeff Olivet will deliver opening remarks, and MHSA President & Executive Director…
The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance Young Professionals Group (MHSA YPG) is now on Facebook! Who are we? MHSA YPG is dedicated to creating a dynamic environment that fosters connections between young professionals as they engage in ending homelessness. Here are five reasons to connect with us today! For more information about MHSA YPG, contact…
Social Action Massachusetts (SAM), a program of the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA), presented a screening of “Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness,” a documentary film about one summer in Indianapolis, a tent city under a bridge, a man named Maurice, and the criminalization of homelessness in the United States. Nearly 70 people attended the screening…
In a blog post in The Huffington Post, “In San Francisco and Beyond, Homeless Crisis Should Not Derail Progress on Mental Illness,” Richard Cho and Dr. Fred Oster of The Council Of State Governments Justice Center explore connections between homelessness, mental illness and incarceration and advocate for Housing First: “The solution to chronic homelessness, and part of…
The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance Young Professionals Group (MHSA YPG) is now on Facebook! “Like” us to stay up-to-date on upcoming events; articles and videos spotlighting efforts to end homelessness; discounted ticket prices for MHSA events; networking and professional development opportunities; and much more. Connect with MHSA YPG on Facebook today! Learn more about MHSA YPG.