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Elizabeth Curtis
Elizabeth Curtis
Thu, 01/08/2009

State Takes New Bold Steps to End Homelessness

Consolidation of housing programs could be the key.
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On Tuesday, January 6th the Patrick-Murray Administration announced a dramatic new move in its effort to end homelessness. Currently the emergency shelter services program sits within the Department of Transitional Assistance (our state's welfare department). The Administration is now working to shift this program to sit within the Department of Housing and Community Development, a move designed to recognize that homelessness is an issue of housing that should be aligned with the state's housing resources.  read more »

Elizabeth Curtis
Elizabeth Curtis
Wed, 12/10/2008

Linking Homeless People to People-less Housing?

The right idea, but we can do better.
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In the December 2nd issue of the Boston Globe there was an intriguing article that caught my attention. In Miami there is a homeless advocate who has started helping homeless individuals and families locate empty foreclosed homes in which they can squat. In case you're unfamiilar with the practice, squatting is when one illegally stays in an empty or abandoned property.  read more »

Elizabeth Curtis
Elizabeth Curtis
Fri, 11/21/2008

Live United Hero: David Weinberg

How one man uses his passion for photography to help others

I am excited to nominate David Weinberg as our first Live United Hero! I have gotten to know David over the last several years through his relationship with United Way, but after speaking with him today about being a Live United Hero I have an even greater respect for him. I am nominating David today for the remarkable photographic work he has volunteered in support of both United Way and one of our partners in ending homelessness, Heading Home, Inc. More specifically, David is a Live United Hero because his support is just a way of life.  read more »

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