11/10/06: Governor Romney makes $425 million in cuts to the state budget. Housing subsidies (MRVP) and homeless prevention program (RAFT) in jeopardy! Act now!
The budget season for fiscal year 2008 is just getting started. Check back here regularly for action alerts and to track the progress of the budget.
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Contact Your Legislator
How do I find the name of my State Representative or Senator?
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How do I contact my State Representative or Senator?
Call the State House switchboard: 617-722-2800 OR phone number for my Rep/Senator
Register to Vote
Vote for candidates who support policies that will provide adequate and appropriate shelter and that will end homelessness with real solutions—housing, education and jobs.
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Join Our Public Policy Series
Have you experienced homelessness?
Would you like to learn more about advocacy and public policy?
The Homes for Families Public Policy Series offers parents who have experienced homelessness the opportunity to get together in small groups to learn about public policy issues, identify their interests and skills, and to begin to take part in advocacy. We offer an environment where it is safe and comfortable to ask questions and learn. Up to twelve parents are selected to take part in a series of six sessions, offered twice per year, over several months. Participants receive a stipend to attend each session along with dinner. Sessions are led by someone who has experienced homelessness.
As part of the public policy series, if you would like to learn more about our organization while getting some on-the-job experience, we encourage you to get involved. Volunteers help with office tasks and special advocacy projects. They also receive a stipend to help cover their expenses.
To find out more, contact Rachel Heller at Homes for Families: 617-227-4188, rheller@homesforfamilies.org.
Click here to read some of the personal stories by participants from the Public Policy Series.
Become a Volunteer
Homes for Families is always interested in meeting new volunteers for a variety of projects including office work, outreach, and legislative advocacy.
To volunteer at Homes for Families, call us: 617-227-4188.
