City of Lowell Lowell Keys to Ending Homelessness – Veterans Services

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Friday, March 30, 2012

 City of Lowell – Keys to Ending Homelessness Conference Series

 Conference 6: Veterans

Employment Opportunity for Khmer Speaking Human Services Assistant

Human Services Assistant, A/B (Khmer Speaking)

Agency Name:	Dept. of Transitional Assistance
Official Title:	Human Services Assist (A/B)
Functional Title:	Human Services Assistant, A/B (Khmer Speaking)
Occupational Group:	Social Service
Position Type:	Civil Service
Full-Time or Part-Time:	Full-Time
Salary Range:	$33,256.86 to $43,303.52 Annually

Western MA Network to Host “Housing Sex Offenders Summit” on 2/1

Housing Sex Offenders Summit: 2/1 by Pamela Schwartz

Please see the invitation below to faith leaders and housing, health care and other non-profit providers to a “summit” on the challenges and possible solutions for housing sex offenders.  We have an excellent turn-out already and welcome others who are interested in attending.  Please RSVP to Pamela Schwartz at pschwartz77@gmail.com.  Thank you!

Dear Friend:

The Western Massachusetts Network’s Committee on Housing Homeless Sex Offenders would like to invite you to join in a conversation regarding how best to preserve our public safety through stable, supportive housing for registered homeless sex offenders living in our communities.

Employment Opportunity at Homes for Family

New Employment Opportunity at Homes for Families by homesforfamilies Position: Program Development Specialist Reports to: Executive Director Hours: Full Time Salary: Depending on experience Position Open: February 1, 2012  Homes for Families is a statewide advocacy organization committed to ending family homelessness through permanent and emergency solutions. We are a collaborative of families who have experienced homelessness, service providers and advocates. Together we educate, organize and advocate for improved public policies to address the root causes of family homelessness with holistic and

Housing Consumer Workshops & FAQ’s for Tenants and Landlords

Check out two new resource pages that have been added to the Merrimack Valley Regional Network Blog this week!

Housing & Consumer Workshops at Community Teamwork scheduled for the months of February, March and April 2012

FAQ’s for Tenants and Landlords with answers to the most frequently asked questions and links to resources

 

BSAS Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Substance Abuse Treatment & Dependence Training

You are invited to the BSAS (#117) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Substance Abuse Treatment/Dependence on Tuesday, March 13, 2012.  Below are the details pertaining to this training Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Registration: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Training: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Western MA Leadership Council Hosts Regions Mayors

Network Leadership Council Hosts Region’s Mayors by Pamela Schwartz

The Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness put the call out to leaders across the region to come learn about the Network, its mission and how we can help support them in their efforts to combat homelessness.  They responded in force:  Springfield Mayor Dominic Sarno, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, West Springfield Mayor Greg Neffinger, Chicopee Mayor Michael Bissonnette, Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz, Easthampton Mayor Michael Tautznik, Greenfield Mayor Bill Martin and Amherst Town Manager John Musante all joined over 50 Leadership Council members at the Network’s quarterly meeting at the

Governor Patrick Files FY13 Massachusetts Budget

For more information on the Governor’s FY13 budget, please visit www.mass.gov/budget/governor

For Immediate release – January 25, 2012

PATRICK-MURRAY ADMINISTRATION FILES FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET

Responsible, Balanced Solution for Continued Budget Challenges; Aggressive Reforms Change the Way Government Does Business

BOSTON – Wednesday, January 25, 2012 – Governor Deval Patrick today filed his Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) budget recommendation, a balanced and fiscally responsible plan that reflects the Governor’s unprecedented commitment to education, health care, creating jobs and other key priorities that support long-term job growth and prosperity and will continue to accelerate the Commonwealth’s economic recovery.

In the face of unprecedented fiscal challenges, government needs to be smarter about how it delivers services.  Reforms included in the Governor’s budget proposal will drive innovation and implement bold changes to improve accountability and transparency.

Merrimack Valley Regional Network to End Homelessness Mtg. Minutes 1/23/12

Merrimack Valley Regional Network to End Homelessness

January 23, 2011 – Meeting Minutes

Community Teamwork Inc. 17 Kirk St Lowell, MA

In attendance: Patricia Bergin (Comfort Home Care), Melissa Glassman (Eliot CHS), Kristin Ross-Sitcawich (CTI), Charlie Manzi (Comfort Home Care), Connie Murphy (CAI, Karen Frederick (CTI), David McCloskey (LTLC),Dave Robinson (Pathfinder), Richard Rangin (Data Remedies), Ed Cameron (CTI), Brent Rourke (CTI), Linda King (City of Lowell)

Network Updates:

1. Network Update from Partners –

Eliot CHS – Is in the process of recruiting a ½ time shelter specialist that will work between Daybreak Shelter and Lazarus House. This clinician will work with families at Lazarus House and individuals at Daybreak. The candidate must have an MSW.

CTI – Discussed the recent Fireman Foundation award to the MVRN to facilitate network building around workforce development and Home Base. There will be 3 planning sessions across the region and invitations will go out to stake holders shortly. One session recently held in Lowell.

City of Lowell Seeking Executive Director of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

CITY OF LOWELL
Job Description
Please Post ~ 1/23/2012
Deadline ~ 2/6/2012
Director of Cultural Affairs & Special Events/ Executive Director
Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL)
Job Title: Director of Cultural Affairs & Special Events/ Executive Director, Cultural Organization of Lowell
Department: Cultural Affairs & Special Events
Reports To: City Manager, COOL Board Chairman
Union: Ordinance, Non-Union
Salary Range: (min) $58,008.52 to (max) $68,173.60
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the City Manager and the COOL Board Chairman, the Director of Cultural
Affairs & Special Events/Executive Director of COOL coordinates the City’s cultural affairs operations and events
and is directly responsible for management, marketing, and grant-writing/fundraising for the City’s cultural affairs
and creative economy programs, as well as large-scale city-wide events.