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…
Today, The Boston Globe published “State’s public colleges see rise in hunger, homelessness,” an article by Michael Levenson. The common denominator of all homelessness is a lack of available, affordable housing. Read the full article.
In today’s guest blog post, Karen LaFrazia, President & CEO of MHSA member agency St. Francis House, reflects on National Homeless Memorial Day. Tonight, as we eagerly mark the winter solstice as the turning point to longer days filled with sunshine, many in our community will be grappling with the longest night of the year.…
The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) is excited to share our new logo! The new logo was designed to reflect MHSA’s innovative solutions to homelessness, with the image of a house and an open circle symbolizing movement forward to end homelessness. The circle also serves as a symbol of the importance of appropriate support…
Today, The Boston Globe published “South Boston event offers housing, hope to homeless,” an article on a recent housing surge planned in conjunction with City of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s goal of ending chronic homelessness by 2018. MHSA staff members were thrilled to participate in the surge, which targeted providing housing and support services for individuals…
Join MHSA member agency Justice Resource Institute (JRI) for an Open House on Thursday, November 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the Great Hall of the Codman Square Health Center in Dorchester to learn about JRI’s Boston-based services. We encourage you to share this opportunity with your networks. Thank you for your assistance!
Boston Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is seeking young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 who have experienced homelessness or housing instability to participate in a series of meetings to support the City of Boston in creating a system that better meets the needs of youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. Upcoming meetings include Thursday, November 3 from 6-8…
On October 26, 2016, Volunteers of America Massachusetts hosted the 2016 Veterans Leadership Dinner and honored Edwin Meléndez, Veteran In-Reach Peer Specialist at MHSA, with the Captain Thomas J. Hudner Award. The award honors a veteran or active military service member who has made significant contributions to serve their fellow veterans and their community. The…
“Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness,” a documentary film about a tent city under a bridge in Indianapolis and the criminalization of homelessness in the United States, is now available on Amazon Prime and Google Play. View the official documentary film trailer. View the press release. View the film on Amazon Prime. View the film on Google…