Monthly Archives: August 2010

Busting Up the Lazy Homeless/Poor Myth

Social Justice Superheroes the Mythbusters Tackle the “Lazy Homeless” Stereotype by Rich and Elizabeth Lombino August 25, 2010 01:04 PM (PT) Topics: Working Homeless http://www.change.org We’re on the train on our way home. We strike up a conversation with someone … Continue reading

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The Cost of Doing Nothing – More Million Dollar Murrays Every Day!

Great post from http:// Homelessness.change.org The High Cost of Doing Nothing by Danny Fenster August 28, 2010 11:40 AM (PT) A Savannah, Georgia paper ran a story this week about a chronic public inebriate and the burden his lifestyle puts … Continue reading

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International Overdose Awareness Day – August 31

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. SPHERE is an HIV/AIDS capacity-building project that works with health and human service providers to integrate HIV/viral Hepatitis education and services and harm reduction into their work. We are funded by … Continue reading

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Integrating HIV Services into Homeless Services

Integrating HIV into Homeless Services The Statewide Homeless/HIV Integration Project (SH/HIP) partners with homeless shelters to promote best practices in addressing the issue of HIV/AIDS among people experiencing homelessness. HIV integration in homeless service settings promotes HIV discussions, education, support, … Continue reading

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Anne Marie House Receives Grant to Assist with Homelessness in So. NH

I found this article in the Lowell Sun on 8/28/10 with regard to a recent grant award to Anne Marie House, which is located in Hudson, NH. This organization provides services/shelter to homeless folks. Up to that moment, I hadn’t a … Continue reading

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MHSA Receives MetLife Foundation Grant

Great news for MHSA and a hearty congratulations on their most recent grant award! We as a region look forward to our continuing relationship with MHSA. See below for the press release with further details. Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance … Continue reading

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MHSA Homecoming 2010 Event: City Manager Bernard Lynch to be Honored Along with Lt. Governor Murray

The Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA) cordially invites you to join us on Monday, September 20, 2010 for a special event honoring Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray and regional leaders, including Lowell City Manager Bernard F. Lynch of the … Continue reading

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Illinois ID’s for the Homeless, Free? Massachusetts, we can do this!

Illinois IDs for the Homeless: Free, With Paperwork by Natalie Wendt August 20, 2010 09:34 AM (PT) It’s common and frustrating problem: practically everything requires identification, but getting an ID if you’re homeless and don’t have one is complicated, confusing, … Continue reading

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Newark, NJ the Latest to Join With Cities Across the Country to End Homelessness

by Rich and Elizabeth Lombino August 25, 2010 07:15 AM (PT) Photo credit: Rich Lombino Plan to End Homelessness: Newark, NJ Joins the Movement The city of Newark, New Jersey has officially joined the movement to end homelessness. Recently Mayor … Continue reading

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San Diego’s Project 25 – Helping the Homeless Whether They Like it or Not

Great article from http://homelessness.change.org. Very similar initiative to others taking hold across the nation San Diego Will Help the Homeless, Whether They Like it or Not San Diego has a new plan to end homelessness and save money at the … Continue reading

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