More Resources
There are many excellent documents and websites that deal with the issues of homelessness in the country and within the Commonwealth. Of particular interest are two of the documents noted below which deal with Springfield and the Pioneer Valley.
Endhomelessness.org To read the latest report from the National Coalition to End Homelessness click on this link. The report was issued in January 2012.
All Roads Lead Home (PDF)
The Pioneer Valley's Plan to end Homelessness, February 2008.
Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance
A public policy advocacy alliance for homelessness issue.
U. S. Department of Health & Human Services
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration - Homelessness Services.
Western Mass Network to End Homelessness
A Blog from a network of advocates taking a regional approach to ending homelessness in Western Mass.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts (PDF)
Final Report of the Special Commission to end Homelessness. Dated December 28, 2007.
U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
The Interagency Council on the Homeless was authorized by Title II of the landmark Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act enacted on July 22, 1987 (PL 100-77).
Springfield's 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness (PDF)
Homes Within Reach, published January 2007