• Welcome/Introductions

• New Young Adult Programs Offered by Community Work Services - Presented by Gregg Caplitz, Business Engagement Manager, Community Work Services (CWS)
• Founded in 1877, CWS helps people who face barriers to work obtain employment and achieve self-sufficiency through innovative job training, placement and support services.

• Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) Program Updates - Presented by Etel Haxhiaj, Director of Public Education and Advocacy, Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance (CMHA)
• Recognizing the dignity of all, CMHA leads a collaborative response to homelessness that fosters long-term housing stability through prevention, quality services, education and advocacy.

• FY24 Budget and Hearings Updates – Presented by the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless
• Review of the Coalition's letter to and advocacy with the Conference Committee.
• Please sign and share our one-minute online action to legislators in support of key FY24 budget priorities!
• Check out our FY24 budget priority chart, tracking the budget as it makes its way through the various stages of development.
• Updates on the June 13th bill hearings on legislation to ease access to Mass IDs for youth and adults experiencing homelessness, improving the Emergency Assistance shelter and services program, and establishing a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness. See more details about these bills and other priority bills here.

• Announcements and Invitations
• Tuesday, June 26th, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: Joint Committee on Housing hearing - Public Housing, Homelessness, and Home Rule Petitions
• To sign up to testify, fill out this form by Thursday, June 22nd at 5:00 p.m.