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Category: Homelessness

Massachusetts Youth Count 2024: Survey to Increase the State’s Understanding of Youth Homelessness

Massachusetts Youth Count 2024 here! The 2024 survey went live Monday, April 1st and will remain open for submissions until Tuesday, April 30th. Access the survey in one of five […]

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Cape Cod Times Article Highlights Plan to End Youth and Young Adult Homelessness

Article Written by Rachel Devaney, Cape Cod Times During high school, Beans, 24, was terrified that the family members he lived with would discover he identifies as queer. As a […]

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The Cape Cod Chronicle: Program Sets Sights on Youth, Young Adult Homelessness

BARNSTABLE – In researching the issue of homelessness and housing instability on the Cape and Islands, Barnstable County officials came upon what Dan Gray called a “hidden population,” namely teens […]

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HUD Awards over $2.4M to Cape and Islands Homelessness Programs 

The award is part of HUD’s annual Continuum of Care Competition Awards through its FY23 appropriation. February 6, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently […]

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Barnstable County Department of Human Services and Partners Announce Coordinated Community Plan to Address and End Youth and Young Adult Homelessness

February 1, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – On January 26th at the Homeless Prevention Council in Orleans, the Cape and Islands Youth Action Board (YAB) and the Barnstable County Department of Human Services […]

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Attend the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Public Hearing

Barnstable County is taking initiative to ensure that the county’s homeless population receives adequate assistance and support. All are invited to review their draft HOME-ARP Allocation plan, as well as attend a virtual public hearing on February 27th via Zoom – your participation will be vital in ensuring success.

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Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service Pays Tribute to 77 Lost in 2022

Last night members of the Human Services Department were honored to join with the Hyannis community in bringing recognition to those homeless and previously homeless in our community as part […]

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Register by December 18th for a Free Christmas Dinner

Register for a free Christmas dinner, a gift to the community. Drive though, pick-up on Christmas Day at the Waquoit Congregational Church in East Falmouth. You must order by December […]

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Your struggle is real | Help is available | Find the resources you need

Youth Homelessness Awareness – If you are struggling to find a safe place to stay, you are not alone. Visit mass.gov/pathtohelp or call 211 today for help.  Please click image for video. […]

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