The Blue Review has published “Pay for Success?” by Vanessa Fry. Not only does the Pay for Success initiative work in ending chronic homelessness- it also offers a return on investment if the program’s goals are met. Read the full article.
DetailsThe Maui News has published “Emergency room often easiest route for homeless health care” by Colleen Uechi. The article is another example of the cost of doing nothing about homelessness- and the critical intersection of health care and homelessness. Read the full article.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsIn 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…
DetailsNBC News has broadcast “New England Speaks on The Homeless Count,” the latest “This is New England” show hosted by Latoyia Edwards. The broadcast features Richard Ring, President of FamilyAid Boston, and Tom Brigham, Director of Massachusetts Alliance for Supportive Housing (MASH) at MHSA. Tom responds to claims that the number of families and individuals experiencing…
DetailsToday, 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.
DetailsToday, The Boston Globe published “Security guards at TD Garden can no longer eject homeless,” an article by Evan Allen and Nicole Dungca. The article, which covers a TD Garden security guard assaulting a disabled homeless man, quotes MHSA President & Executive Director Joe Finn. Read the full article.
DetailsUnited Way has published “Chronic Homelessness: A New Solution to an Old Problem,” a blog post by Jesse Marcus highlighting the Massachusetts Pay for Success (PFS) initiative focused on reducing chronic homelessness. Thank you to all who are making PFS a reality in Massachusetts, including United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, CSH, Santander Bank, the…
DetailsThank you to United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley for highlighting the Massachusetts Pay for Success (PFS) initiative to create permanent supportive housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness! Read the full blog post by Katie Ward on the Speak United blog.
DetailsSpare Change News has published “Two Recognized for Their Work at Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance Annual Meeting,” an article by Jordan Frias that highlights the 2016 MHSA Annual Meeting honorees: Secretary Marylou Sudders, Executive Office of Health and Human Services, and Timothy Driscoll of the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC). Read the full article.
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