MA: Housing/Homelessness
MA lawmakers pitch new investments in affordable housing
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., says the federal government needs to get creative in addressing America's affordable housing crisis. It will …
Home heating aid program in MA keeps families safe, warm
Winter is coming, and the annual statewide campaign to inform Massachusetts residents about available heating assistance is underway. Advocates for …
MA 'baby bonds,' expanded tax credits aim to end racial wealth divide
Legislation introduced in Massachusetts aims to reduce the racial wealth gap by creating a statewide "Baby Bonds" program. It is a publicly-funded…
Advocates Push for 'Tax Fairness' with Expanded Child Tax Credits
As Massachusetts lawmakers work to finalize tax-relief measures, advocates for low-income families are calling for an expansion of tax credits proven …
Report: Fewer Youth Transition Out of MA Foster Care System
The number of children transitioning out of the foster care system has dropped significantly in Massachusetts, according to a new report. The number …
Community Action Month Honors Agencies Across Commonwealth
Community action agencies in the Commonwealth are working with state lawmakers to ensure funding of their work to alleviate poverty continues…
Boston Moves to Implement Climate-Friendly Building Code
Boston is set to become the eighth and largest city in the Commonwealth to implement a new state climate-friendly building code to reduce the use of f…
Advancing MLK’s Dream of Economic Justice in MA
Advocates for low-income workers in the Commonwealth said today is a reminder of the need to continue to advance Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream …
MA Minimum Wage Hike Not Enough for Costly Housing Market
At least 25 states are raising their minimum wage in the new year - including Massachusetts, where the minimum wage increases to $15 per hour…
Engagement Center Finding Success Near Boston’s Troubled 'Mass and Cass'
Boston's 'Mass and Cass' area, with its large homeless population and open-air drug market, remains a trouble spot for city officials, but staff at …
Keeping Out the Cold: Weatherization Help for Those in Need
Community service agencies say many low- and moderate-income homes in the Commonwealth are unprepared for the winter cold and could benefit from a num…
Report: Pandemic Policies Reduce Poverty in Massachusetts
A new report shows financial supports made available in the pandemic have led to a direct reduction in poverty in Massachusetts. From expanded …