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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.#MA needs a transit system that works for all! Stand with the Public Transit Public Good Coalition in calling for: 1. A real voice for riders & workers, 2. Reduced fare programs for low-income riders, and 3. Fair & sustainable funding. Add your voice here: publictransitpublicgood.org/take-action/
MPHA’s e-newsletter is back! Click here for updates on the Statewide Accelerated Public Health for Every Community Act (SAPHE 2.0), our virtual Spring Awards Breakfast on 6/4, open positions at MPHA, the budget process, and other news: conta.cc/3ofB5ZT Sign up to receive the newsletter here www.tfaforms.com/4608785
Budget Victories, Progress on Vaccine Equity, and More!
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MPHA Newsletter May 10, 2021 Welcome to MPHA’s newsletter, which is back after a year-long hiatus. Moving forward, we will be sending out an edition every two weeks in a new, shorter format, which we“While Governor Baker is touting Massachusetts’ progress on vaccine distribution, racial disparities have persisted since the beginning of the vaccine program and remain a major concern,” said Vaccine Equity Now! Coalition Co-Chairs Dr. Atyia Martin of the Resilient 21 Coalition, Eva Millona of the MA Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, and MPHA‘s Carlene Pavlos. apnews.com/article/business-coronavirus-pandemic-health-1a8cba77d9c68a2d86586f0b80e77d92
The federal eviction moratorium ends on 6/30, but renters & homeowners in MA can still apply to 3 state emergency assistance programs. Eligible applicants can receive up to 12 months of rental arrears or up to $10,000. It is free to apply, and immigration status does not impact your ability to apply. Visit www.mahousinghelp.com or www.mass.gov/info-details/emergency-housing-assistance-during-covid-19
Difficulty paying your rent or mortgage? | Housing Consumer Education Centers of Massachusetts
Accessing Emergency Rental or Mortgage Assistance Income-eligible individuals and families, regardless of immigration status, who have lost income or seen expenses rise due to a hardship, including COVID-19, can apply for help with overdue rent or mortgage payments, short-term rent or mortgage stipe...
#MA needs a transit system that works for all! Stand with the Public Transit Public Good Coalition in calling for:
1⃣ A real voice for riders & workers
2⃣ Reduced fare programs for low-income riders
3⃣ Fair & sustainable funding
Add your voice here: http://publictransitpublicgood.org/take-action/
MPHA’s e-newsletter is back! Click here for updates on the Statewide Accelerated Public Health for Every Community Act, our Spring Awards Breakfast on 6/4, open positions at MPHA, the budget process, & other news: https://conta.cc/3ofB5ZT
Sign up today: https://www.tfaforms.com/4608785
“While @MassGovernor is touting MA's progress on vaccine distribution, racial disparities have persisted since the beginning of the vaccine program & remain a major concern,” said Vaccine Equity Now! Coalition Co-Chairs #mapoli #COVID19 #VaccineEquity https://apnews.com/article/business-coronavirus-pandemic-health-1a8cba77d9c68a2d86586f0b80e77d92
Fantastic news! Yesterday, for the first time in nearly a year, MA recorded ZERO deaths from #COVID19. Vaccines are saving lives! Now, we must continue working to achieve #vaccineequity! #mapoli
Massachusetts reports zero new coronavirus deaths as more than 3M fully vaccinated
Massachusetts health officials on Tuesday reported zero new coronavirus deaths as more than 3 million people in the state are now fully vaccinated.
www.bostonherald.com
The federal #evictionmoratorium ends on 6/30, but renters & homeowners in MA can still apply to 3 state emergency assistance programs. Eligible applicants can receive up to 12mo of rental arrears or up to $10,000. Learn more @ http://www.mahousinghelp.com or https://www.mass.gov/info-details/emergency-housing-assistance-during-covid-19