The City of New Bedford has conducted its annual “Point In Time” [PIT] count that creates a census of those individuals and families experiencing homelessness within the city, both sheltered (living in emergency or transitional housing) and unsheltered (on the streets/in places not meant for human habitation). This is a big operation and requires a[ Continue reading. ]

The City of New Bedford’s Department of Planning, Housing & Community Development has released the new STREETSHEET.2019 and has made it available through this website.  Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Check it out through the RESOURCES page at STREETSHEETS.

The City of New Bedford has been awarded $1,758,917 in homeless assistance funding by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of a competitive grant process under the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded approximately $2 billion to renew support to thousands[ Continue reading. ]

Here’s your opportunity to join in and help out!  The 2019 Point In Time (PIT) Count is scheduled for a 24 hour period beginning January 30th and running through early afternoon the next day, January 31st.  Volunteers are needed; check out the survey monkey for volunteer registration by clicking here.  Donations are welcome and can[ Continue reading. ]

As has become tradition, the HSPN  reviewed its year of action at its December meeting, focusing on the work it undertook throughout the course of 2018.  A copy of the powerpoint presented at that meeting is available here: HSPN ANNUAL SUMMARY.2018.