About
The Special Commission on Emergency Housing Assistance Programs, pursuant to section 23 of chapter 88 of the acts of 2024, will “study and make recommendations on:
- (i) the sustainability, efficiency, and effectiveness of the emergency housing assistance program;
- (ii) how to best support and ensure the long-term sufficiency of those seeking shelter; and
- (iii) creating a regional based response to support families in need of shelter.”
This commission has completed its work. Information about the Commission’s past meetings is available here.
Meeting Materials
July 18 Meeting
- Notice of July 18, 2024 meeting (posted July 15, 4:30 pm)
- Presentation: Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission Kickoff (July 18, 2024)
- Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission July 18 Meeting Minutes
August 19 Meeting
- Notice of August 19, 2024 meeting (posted August 14, 4:00 pm)
- Presentation: Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission Meeting (August 19, 2024)
- Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission August 19 Meeting Minutes
September 16 Meeting
- Notice of September 16, 2024 meeting (posted September 11, 4:20 pm)
- REVISED Notice of September 16, 2024 meeting (posted September 12, 12:30 pm)
- Presentation: Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission Meeting (September 16)
- Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission September 16 Meeting Minutes
October Meetings
- Notice of Virtual Listening Session for Family Shelter Providers - October 9, 2024 (posted October 7, 2:30pm)
- Notice of October 15, 2024 meeting (posted October 10, 12:30 pm)
- Presentation: Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission Meeting (October 15, 2024)
- Notice of Virtual Listening Session for Community-Based Organizations and Advocates - October 25, 2024 (posted October 23, 11:00am)
- Notice of Virtual Listening Session for Families Served by Temporary Respite Centers - October 29, 2024 (posted October 25, 12:00pm)
- Notice of Virtual Listening Session for Landlords and Property Developers on Emergency Housing Assistance - October 30
- Notice of Virtual Listening Session for Municipalities - October 31, 2024 (posted October 29, 10:00am)
- Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission October 15 Meeting Minutes
November Meetings
- Notice of Virtual Listening Session for Families - November 4, 2024 (posted October 31, 1:00pm)
- Notice of November 12, 2024 meeting (posted November 6, 4:30 pm)
- Presentation: Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission Meeting (November 12, 2024)
- Notice of November 19, 2024 meeting (posted November 14, 4:45 pm)
- Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission November 12 Meeting Minutes
- Presentation: Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission Meeting (November 19, 2024)
- Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission November 19 Meeting Minutes