New Bedford Homeless Service Providers Network | Homeless

The Homeless Service Provider Network is a collection of over 70 agencies, individuals and organizations joined to advocate on behalf of homeless individuals.

New Bedford Homeless Service Providers Network [HSPN]

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Meetings
  • Organization
    • Structure
    • History
    • Executive Board
    • HSPN Bylaws (PDF)
    • Agencies
    • Membership
    • HSPN Planning
    • HSPN Accomplishments
  • CoC Funding Competition
    • 2018
    • 2017
    • 2016
  • Resources
    • StreetSheets (Homeless Assistance)
    • Federal, State & Local
    • For Agencies
    • For Veterans
    • Acronyms, Etc. Guide (PDF)
  • News
    • HUD News
    • Annual CoC Funding Competition
    • Local Events
    • Press
    • Publications
    • HSPN Meeting Presentations
  • Contact

Information from HUD

December 4, 2015 By NBHSPN

The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has released the CHRONIC HOMELESS FINAL RULE describing changes to the federal HUD definition of what it means to be chronically homeless.  Although the previous definition considered individuals and families as being “chronically homeless” if they were homeless up to four times in a three year period, the definition has been modified to mean that chronic homelessness can only be declared after four years in a three year period equal 12 months in the aggregate.  This change, along with others [ Continue reading. ]

Filed Under: HUD News, News, News Now!, Publications

The Call is Here

November 15, 2015 By NBHSPN

THE CALL [Coordinated Access to Local Links] is the new coordinated entry system serving the three Continuums of Care within Bristol County.  Beginning December 1st, everyone experiencing homelessness will go through one door–the same door–to access services and housing in New Bedford.  The Operational Standards for THE CALL were approved at the November 19th HSPN meeting and are available here.  These standards are the protocols being used by both THE CALL and local agencies in assisting those who are homeless get connected with the shelter/housing [ Continue reading. ]

Filed Under: HSPN Meeting Presentations, News, News Now!, Publications

One Homeless Night

October 16, 2015 By NBHSPN

The HSPN’s fundraising arm known as RISE UP FOR HOMES held its first event on October 16, 2015 called:  “One Homeless Night… is too many.”  This was an overnight encampment of community leaders to experience and dialogue around issues of homelessness.  The event was considered an important success on all fronts and we have many, many people to thank.  Check out the RISE UP website at www.riseupforhomes.com for more information and to make your donation today! [ Continue reading. ]

Filed Under: Local Events, News, News Now!

  • « Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
February 2019
S M T W T F S
« Jan    
 12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
2425262728  

Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
© 2019 New Bedford Homeless Service Providers Network [HSPN]

Home About Us Meetings Organization CoC Funding Competition Resources News Contact

Share this page:

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Meetings
  • Organization
    • Structure
    • History
    • Executive Board
    • HSPN Bylaws (PDF)
    • Agencies
    • Membership
    • HSPN Planning
    • HSPN Accomplishments
  • CoC Funding Competition
    • 2018
    • 2017
    • 2016
  • Resources
    • StreetSheets (Homeless Assistance)
    • Federal, State & Local
    • For Agencies
    • For Veterans
    • Acronyms, Etc. Guide (PDF)
  • News
    • HUD News
    • Annual CoC Funding Competition
    • Local Events
    • Press
    • Publications
    • HSPN Meeting Presentations
  • Contact