Massachusetts Senate Takes Step to Expand Housing Options for Vulnerable Residents - July 21, 2011

(BOSTON) – On Thursday July 21st, the Massachusetts Senate is poised to pass An Act Relative to Community Housing and Services, filed by Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville). This legislation will lead to the development of up to 1,000 units of Supportive Housing in Massachusetts over the next three years. Supportive Housing – defined as affordable housing linked with supportive services designed to help tenants with modest incomes maintain housing stability and maximize their independence – is a national best practice to end homelessness and is critical to enabling persons with disabilities and seniors with service needs to live independently in the community.

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