Open Minds has published “The Housing To Health Care Evolution,” an Executive Briefing by Monica E. Oss. The article demonstrates how MHSA is integrating health care and housing through the Hospital to Housing (H to H) and Pay for Success (PFS) initiatives. Read the full article.
The Salem News has published “Police: Homeless Calls Spike in Salem,” an article by Dustin Luca. While the area has seen an increase in service calls about homeless individuals, the article highlights Peabody, which effectively uses the Housing First model to address homelessness. MHSA commends Peabody for its implementation of this model. Read the full…
Join residents, housing advocates and policymakers to rally in support of federal investments in affordable homes and our communities as part of the national “Our Homes, Our Voices” week of action. Speakers will include Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Congresswoman Katherine Clark. Monday, July 31, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Our Homes, Our Voices: Rally for Affordable Homes Sam…
Save the date for the New England Center and Home for Veterans’ annual Greater Boston Stand Down on Friday, September 8, 2017 at City Hall Plaza! More details coming soon. View the event flyer. We encourage you to share this opportunity with your networks. Thank you for your assistance!
WBUR has published “Lifting Up A Neighborhood — And Artists — With A Public Art Project,” an article by Alexa Vasquez highlighting Kitty Zen, a MHSA Speakers’ Bureau member, LDP Co-facilitator, and Artlifting artist who has been commissioned by the City of Boston to paint electrical boxes along “Methadone Mile” in conjunction with the City’s…
The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) respectfully submits our testimony in favor of House Bill 695: “An Act providing a homeless bill of rights.” MHSA is dedicated to one mission – ending homelessness. While evidence-based housing and service models – including rapid re-housing and permanent supportive housing – have led to significant progress in…
The Bureau of Substance Abuse Services of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has shared an important alert regarding carfentanil. Click here to view the alert.
This event will raise funds in support of ending homelessness in Massachusetts BOSTON – The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) will honor Jay Cashman of Jay Cashman, Inc. with the Bob Ray Partnership Award at MHSA’s 14th Annual Spring Fundraising Event, Home for Good: Solutions Start Here. The event will be held on Thursday,…
Wicked Local Belmont has published “Belmont Library to host homelessness, LGBT youth panel,” an article highlighting an upcoming panel discussion on May 30 at 7 p.m. MHSA President & Executive Director Joe Finn, who spoke at a similar panel at Belmont High School last month, will participate in the event, which will take place in the…
MHSA will raise funds in support of ending homelessness in Massachusetts WHAT: The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) will honor Jay Cashman of Jay Cashman, Inc. with the Bob Ray Partnership Award at MHSA’s 14th Annual Spring Fundraising Event, Home for Good: Solutions Start Here. The event will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2017, from 6:00 to…