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…
DetailsOn Wednesday, July 12, 2017, the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance Young Professionals Group (MHSA YPG) held its summer event, "Happy Hour with a Cause." Young professionals from the Greater Boston area connected with each other while enjoying good food, drinks, and a live trivia challenge. MHSA YPG is dedicated to creating a dynamic environment that fosters connections between…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsOn behalf of MHSA and the ReThink: Why Housing Matters initiative, we invite you to a film screening of “Our Journey Home,” a documentary that sheds light on real-life stories of people touched by public housing as they strive to support their families, further their education and careers, give back to their communities, and have…
DetailsThe 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,…
DetailsWicked 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…
DetailsMHSA 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…
DetailsMHSA President & Executive Director Joe Finn is featured in “Housing is the key to ending homelessness,” a recent Cape Cod Times letter to the editor. Finn stresses the significant roles that Duffy Health Center and Housing Assistance Corporation have played in reducing homelessness on the Cape. Read the full article.
DetailsUnitedHealth Group has published “In Their Words: What Keeps Community Caregivers Up at Night,” an article on MHSA’s partnership with United Health Foundation. The article features a video of MHSA President & Executive Director Joe Finn, who discusses the significance of connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with health care access: “I recognize how easy it could be…
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