Representing the regional non-profit housing agencies across MA who deliver affordable housing programs and serve as the Housing Hubs to consumers. #mapoli
#ProgramSpotlight: Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) is a state-funded financial assistance program which has helped keep thousands of people safely housed.
Check out our video to learn more! 👉 youtu.be/RWkfRi1sKxk
@MA_DHCD @RHNofMA
Mel King, whose work helped shape the city of Boston, has died. He was 94.
King’s decades-long career included directing the New Urban League of Greater Boston, serving as a state representative beginning in the 1970’s, and teaching at MIT’s Department of Urban Studies.
ALT Mel King sits at a desk. He's obviously very busy as there is a lot of paper on his desk and he is hard at work. He's wearing a short sleeved white shirt and a bow tie.
ALT Mel King is in the foreground stands looking up, clapping. He is bearded, wearing a trench coat and a dapper hat. Behind him is a crowd, news photographers, and in the distance, apartment buildings.
ALT Mel King, wearing a suit, stands with his hand held high in victory. Behind him supporters cheer and there is a sign that says Mel King For Mayor
ALT Mayor Marty Walsh and Mel King hold a large street sign that says "Mel King Way." On the left, Mayor Michelle Wu smiles at the camera. More smiling people are behind them.
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Regional Housing Network of Massachusetts retweeted
“that little rule changed my life.” Pausing evictions while people get help paying rent has a hugely positive impact on people's lives. Extending Chapter 257 will help people avoid homelessness & gain the stability we all need to thrive. bostonglobe.com/2023/03/28/b… via @BostonGlobe
No need to search any further if you’re a first-time homebuyer. We’ve got the tools & resources to set you on the path to homeownership. Wondering how much you can buy? Try out our ONE Mortgage calculator & get started. mhp.net/one-mortgage#mortgage#mortgages#homeownership
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#ProgramSpotlight: The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program is a 5-year program which provides supportive counseling, financial education, and credit success workshops to Housing Choice Voucher holders.
To get started, visit 👉 rcapsolutions.org/FSS/#RCAPHousingHelp
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Regional Housing Network of Massachusetts retweeted
RAFT, a #homelessness prevention program funded by DHCD, provided a lifeline for 18,317 families in the region, providing more than $162 million in assistance during FY22. Read press release and report: RAFT/EHPA in Review for FY2022 https: bit.ly/RAFTPR
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Regional Housing Network of Massachusetts retweeted
This funding is vital to provide safe places for people to stay. Ultimately, we need to create more deeply affordable homes & increase funding for programs like MRVP & AHVP to bring rents down to levels people with low incomes can afford. bostonglobe.com/2023/01/30/m… via @BostonGlobe
Do you need help paying for food? SNAP helps you buy the food you need like fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, breads, cereals, and more. Call to apply or re-certify your benefits today? 508-370-4902.
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Applications for 2023 Lowell L. Richards, III Fellowship for Leadership and Public Service are now available. Lowell L. Richards, III served on Metro Housing’s Board of Directors for nearly 30 years. Deadline is Feb. 17. bit.ly/LRIIIFellow23
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Regional Housing Network of Massachusetts retweeted
TOMORROW: Confronting the History of Housing Discrimination with @JALSA_boston. We'll cover:
- the racial wealth & opportunity gap
- building an inclusive community
- making the affirmative case for affordable housing development
- and more!
Register: chapa.org/events/confronting…
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Regional Housing Network of Massachusetts retweeted
Owning a home is vital to a family's future sustainability yet 72% of Latino residents rent in Mass., with homelessness on the rise. Don't miss "The State of Race: The Latino Housing Crisis" this Thursday at @BPLBoston.
Join us virtually or in-person ➡️ bit.ly/StateofRace
ALT "The State of Race: The Latino Housing Crisis," a free virtual forum, will take place at 5:30 p.m. Eastern on Jan. 26 at the GBH Boston Public Library Studio.
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This new housing secretariat will empower our state to prioritize housing with the scale and urgency that this crisis demands. Governor Healey & I know it’s critical that we take a collaborative approach to this process.
masslive.com/politics/2023/0…
Today Secretary Hao joined @MassGovernor and @MassLtGov in the #Berkshires and #PioneerValley as the Administration announced new legislation to support immediate needs in economic development and highlighted #MassWorks and housing investments in North Adams and Ludlow.
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Regional Housing Network of Massachusetts retweeted
Everett Haitian Community Center's Rev. Myrlande DesRosiers on hope, the impact of housing on mental health. "When people get the support, we're happy to see them healed." #MRVP
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Regional Housing Network of Massachusetts retweeted
Keith Fairey making the case for #MRVP. MRVP makes it possible to develop homes that are affordable for households with low incomes. In Western MA, there is a shortage of 17,000 homes with rents low enough for people with low incomes to afford. @WayFindersMA
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Universal rental assistance can universally help those whose incomes create a relentless struggle to find and keep a home. bostonglobe.com/2022/12/14/b… via @BostonGlobe