The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) is excited to welcome Meg Hoffman, MHSA’s newest staff addition who will head our Development Team. Meg has nearly ten years of extensive experience in nonprofits and development, including her most recent role as an integral member of the major gifts team at Massachusetts General Hospital for the…
On Sunday, August 13, 2017, the Boston Herald published an editorial with an important message: we should focus on investing in treatment services and housing for those who need it. Read the editorial.
Boston Herald has published “Solutions, not blame,” a Letter to the Editor written by MHSA President & Executive Director Joe Finn. He explains that the Long Island shelter closing is not to blame for the opioid crisis, and emphasizes the importance of increasing access to treatment and stable housing. Finn also commends City of Boston…
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.