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. ]
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One Homeless Night
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. ]
HSPN Outreach Task Force Holds First Meeting
Dedicated folks got together for a training/meeting at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church on Wednesday, September 2nd to discuss and learn more about outreach and engagement strategies and resources in New Bedford. There were multiple speakers and the 25+ present in attendance were enthusiastic about collaborating and taking away some great information. Look for announcements of future meetings and check out some of the resource materials that were shared along with a copy of the minutes at these links: Outreach Meeting Minutes.September 2015 How to [ Continue reading. ]
2015 National Alliance to End Homelessness Meeting
Great information throughout this year’s NAEH Conference in Washington D.C. in July provides important insight into federal priorities and local best practices toward ensuring greater efficiencies and longer stabilization for those working to end homelessness. A limited number of conference session presentations area available at this link: NAEH Conference 2015 You may also want to check out some of the major takeaways city staff had from this conference at this link: NAEH Conference Tidbits and Takeaways.2015 [ Continue reading. ]
