Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced a $20 million campaign aimed at ending veteran homelessness in the state by 2027, targeting the 5-600 vets homeless on any given night. The initiative, described as the largest targeted investment to bring the number of veterans without stable shelter to 'functional zero,' was unveiled in a partnership involving city, state, and federal entities, including Secretary Jon Santiago of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans' Services, Representative Lynch, Mayor Wu, and other officials. The campaign, part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration's initiative, includes strategic pillars like HOPE and empowering community-based services. The initiative has been praised by various organizations, including Pine Street Inn, which supports over 300 veterans annually through housing and job training programs. Concurrently, the Massachusetts House has agreed to a $245 million funding increase for the emergency shelter system, introducing new limits on shelter stays to address the broader issue of homelessness.
After a @WBUR & ProPublica investigation found that 2,300 state-funded apartments were sitting empty, Massachusetts promised action within 90 days. But it failed to fix key problems, leaving many families still waiting for a home. https://t.co/3WWuhHeVIu
This week, we engaged in discussions with veterans in @TOFranklinMA about crucial issues such as veterans housing, the HERO Act and more. Our sincere thanks to our legislative partners @jeffroy and @BeccaRauschMA for their collaborative efforts to address veterans needs! https://t.co/IzowOhQcrS
DC woman faces six-month delay in securing housing despite voucher approval: https://t.co/QRJhhuDbSN https://t.co/vJvFHAuJkU
Mum describes living in single room with her two kids for nearly two years waiting for a home. https://t.co/TVFmxECnQo https://t.co/bVvGfDQGFV
The families being unlawfully housed in single rooms by Croydon council. https://t.co/V1MBeqaODd https://t.co/7fOLnMNzA1
A council officer has said a rising number of people are facing homelessness, including low income families https://t.co/bMMyzViB1j
The families being unlawfully housed in single rooms by Croydon council Read more: https://t.co/RLNp3WrwHT
Massachusetts debates how long homeless people can stay in shelters https://t.co/Fvcqlo83Ea
Mass. House agrees to $245 million more for emergency shelter system | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/2mlEGbowds
Lawmakers approve stay limits at emergency shelters https://t.co/J5KzbYhE4v
Today, I voted “No” on the House bill to impose a time limit on the right to family shelter in Massachusetts. The House plan would limit a family’s time in shelter to 9 months and allow an extra 3 months if a family member has a job or is in job training or is pregnant. I agree…
Pine Street Inn applauds @MassGovernor’s administration for their work to end veteran homelessness in Massachusetts. Each year, Pine Street supports over 300 veterans through various programs, including specialized housing, job training and more. https://t.co/D3wdWYvvPQ
There’s a studio apartment waiting for her. But almost six months later, this D.C. mother is still sleeping at a shelter. https://t.co/2zg0HR4LtV
Lawmakers want to put a cap on stays in emergency shelter https://t.co/6borWEP8JY
More than a handful of cities and towns north of Boston are teaming up in an initiative that will address the rising rate of homelessness plaguing the region amid the housing and migrant crisis. https://t.co/t0P74ZoG0j
House Dems Want New Limits On Shelter Stays https://t.co/ZX93UoLwyy
Gov. Maura Healey announced a $20 million campaign Tuesday to end veteran homelessness in Massachusetts, a move pitched as the largest targeted investment to bring the number of vets who do not have stable shelter to “functional zero.” https://t.co/N4ksrjHWyT
Proud to stand behind the Healey-Driscoll Administration's initiative to end veteran homelessness in Massachusetts by 2027. With a $20 million campaign and strategic pillars like HOPE and empowering community-based services… #mapoli #bospoli (1/2) https://t.co/77RScJHU7m
Our administration is committed to honoring veterans with action, not just with words. We’re launching a campaign to end veteran homelessness by 2027 — because no one who served our country should ever have to worry about a roof over their head. https://t.co/wT00gQFgbD
Honored to join colleagues in government and veterans advocates throughout MA for today’s historic announcement @NECHV. An exceptional city, state and federal partnership, all working together to End Veteran Homelessness and to ensure veterans are treated with dignity & respect! https://t.co/5rgRVj6ILl
#Happeningnow: With @massgovernor, Secretary @IamJonSantiago of @MassEOVS, @RepLynch, @MayorWu @LydiaMEdwards, @EdforBoston to announce the End Veteran Homelessness campaign. #EndVeteranHomeslessness https://t.co/zEmT1HREjA
Right now, Gov. Maura Healey announces a $20 million campaign to end veteran homelessness in Mass. She says 5-600 vets are homeless in this state on any given night. #WBZ https://t.co/90XcuyEVuC
$245M spending plan for shelter system would cap length of stays | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/jqWELstH4Q