Author: Mass Union

  • Nov 7: Brockton & South Shore In-Person Training

    Mass Union is very excited to head down to Brockton on November 7, 2024, for an in-person training session! The training is free for public housing residents and all are welcome. We will focus on key skills for running a successful Local Tenant Organization, such as the following:

    • Building power through strength in numbers (Spaghetti Power!)
    • Prioritizing issues and working with your Housing Authority
    • Listening skills

    Whether you are trying to start an LTO or simply looking to refresh your knowledge, please join us at:

    Sullivan Towers, 140 Colonel Bell Dr.

    Brockton, Ma, 02301

  • Mass Budget: A Closer Look at the 2024 Housing Bond Bill

    New Report from Mass Budget! Click to read:

    How big are the investments in the Affordable Homes Act? A closer look at the 2024 housing bond bill

  • October 22: Crafting Connection: Using Storytelling and Communication to Build Resilient Organizations

    Crafting Connection: Using Storytelling and Communication to Build Resilient Organizations

    An Event from YW Boston

    Join our expert speakers, Austyn Ellese Mayfield, Anouska Bhattacharyya, Ph.D., and David Brown, joined by moderator Cristela Guerra as they guide you through strategies for fostering inclusivity and engagement in your workforce. You’ll learn:

    • The power of storytelling to cultivate empathy and understanding across teams. 
    • How to align communication with your team’s needs, ensuring all voices are heard. 
    • Techniques for consistent and clear leadership communication that builds trust and dependability. 
    • When to engage in dialogue and when to act in crisis situations.

    In addition to gaining invaluable insights, participants will receive a communications toolkit designed to help navigate moments of crisis. This practical resource will empower you to lead with clarity and confidence during times of uncertainty.

    Register Here

  • October 16: Resident Board Member Roundtable

    October 16, 2024
    10am-11am
    Join Resident Board Members from across the state to share stories, challenges and accomplishments! Two experienced resident board members, Carol Roberts of Brockton and Jessica Quinonez of Springfield, will facilitate an open agenda. As said by a resident board member at a recent training, “we are all in the same boat!”
    Join Zoom Meeting

  • October 2: EOHLC Webinar on Sustainability

    October 2, 2024 at 11am.
    Join the staff of EOHLC and learn about the latest and greatest on Sustainability and Resiliency topics. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions, lowering utility costs, preventing flooding and extreme heat in developments, EOHLC staff are ready to answer questions and help Housing Authorities prepare for the future.
     EOHLC Presenters:
    Gregory Abbe, Sustainability Program Developer
    Gemma Wilkins, Sustainability Program Coordinator
    Join Zoom Meeting

  • September 23: Meet the Judge: Live Discussion with Q&A Featuring Chief Justice Diana Horan of the Massachusetts Housing Court

    REGISTER HERE!

    REGISTER HERE!

  • Notice of Upcoming Tenant Satisfaction Surveys – From EOHLC

    Notice From the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities:

    We are writing to inform you that Tenant Satisfaction Surveys will be mailed to public housing tenants over the next several days. This is in compliance with Chapter 235 ‘An Act Relative to Local Housing Authorities,’ requiring the Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities to conduct an annual survey of residents living in state-aided public housing. Surveys will be mailed to approximately 9,000 family and elderly households at 50 housing authorities.

    If tenants have any questions or concerns about the surveys, please assure them that they are legitimate and are part of our ongoing efforts to learn their thoughts on a variety of issues related to housing authority governance, operations and physical conditions.

    Thank you for your attention to this matter. Feel free to reach out to Joyce Taylor with any questions or comments about the tenant satisfaction survey. You can reach her at: joyce.m.taylor@mass.gov.

  • Housing Authority Convention Sponsorship Opportunities

    On October 19, 100 resident-leaders of the Mass Union of Public Housing Tenants will gather at the Springfield Sheraton for the Fall Conference for a day of networking and learning.

    The regulations remind us that “cooperative working relationships enhance housing programs and benefit both LHAs and residents.” Educated tenants are an asset to any Housing Authority! To show our appreciation for your commitment to resident education, Mass Union and MassNAHRO will recognize participating Housing Authorities in the following ways.

    Contact Mass Union at info@massunion.org or 617-825-9750.

  • Oct 30-Nov 27: Resident Leader Training Series 2024

    Wednesday mornings
    October 30, November 6, 13, 20, and 27
    10am – 11:30am

    Via Zoom (link provided after you register)
    Download and Share the Flyer (PDF)

    This five-part training series will help you build confidence and skills to manage a successful Local Tenant Organization (LTO). Starting and sustaining an LTO is a lot of work, but Mass Union and our network of fellow tenants are here to help! Whether you are a seasoned leader or just getting started, join us to share tips, tricks and encouragement. We’ll talk about:

      • Why to form a Local Tenant Organizations – and why not to!
      • Leadership do’s and don’ts
      • The rights and responsibilities of Local Tenant Organizations
      • How to reach and engage other tenants by overcoming fear
      • How to build power and voice to win changes at your Local Housing Authority

  • Fall 2024 Convention Sponsorship Opportunities

    Sponsorship is your opportunity to reach diverse public housing leaders and join with other corporations, institutions, and allies who stand for dignified public housing. Your support improves tenants’ rights and homes, and creates more equitable communities across the Commonwealth for everyone! Contact us or donate here.

    Affordable housing is the #1 issue for Massachusetts’ families, communities, and economy. Safe secure public housing provides more than a place to live; it is the cornerstone that helps low-income families build educational and economic opportunity. Skyrocketing rents across the state create an unaffordable burden for many. For over half a century, public housing has provided affordable homes for thousands of the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable seniors, families, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

    The resident-members of the Massachusetts Union of Public Housing Tenants, Mass Union, have successfully advocated for the preservation and improvement of public housing in our state themselves for over fifty years. We invite you to join MassSave, Eastern Bank, The Boston Foundation, Local Housing Authorities, and many others who have supported Mass Union, with a sponsorship for the Fall Conference.

    “I was hesitant to attend Mass Union’s Fall Conference but I am so glad I went. I got lots of great information for our newly founded Local Tenant Organization. It really was an excellent experience. Thank you, Mass Union!”
    – Ellen Jacobson, Member

    SPONSORSHIP TIERS

    PRESENTING SPONSOR – $10,000.00
    Keynote speaker

    Invitation to offer a Conference Welcome.
    Mass Union representative to present a lunch and learn at your location.
    Deliver your message in a dedicated email to 700 residents on our statewide mailing list.
    Conference vendor table and four lunches.
    Premium full-page Program Book ad on back cover or inside front cover.
    Prominent logo on event signage and swag.
    Prominent logo on Mass Union website, event emails and social media.

    PLATINUM SPONSOR – $5,000.00
    Sponsor the Conference luncheon

    Invitation to offer remarks during lunch at the Conference.
    Conference vendor table and three lunches.
    Full-page Program Book ad.
    Prominent logo on event signage and swag.
    Prominent logo on Mass Union website, event emails,
    and social media.

    GOLD SPONSOR – $2,500.00
    Two opportunities available to sponsor buses that transport Conference participants

    Logo on the bus.
    Conference vendor table and free lunches.
    Half-page Program Book ad.
    Logo on event signage and swag.
    Logo on Mass Union website, event emails, and socials.

    SILVER SPONSOR – $1,000.00

    Conference vendor table and one lunch.
    Half-page Program Book ad.
    Logo on event signage and swag.
    Logo on Mass Union website, event emails, and socials.

    CONFERENCE VENDOR TABLES – $500.00

    Conference vendor table and one lunch.
    Listing in Program Book.

    Advertisement Opportunities

    Please email info@massunion.org for more information on advertising in our Program Book.

    To Sponsor, contact Sarah Byrnes at sarah@massunion.org or Donate Here.

    Thank you to the Housing Authorities supporting tenants this Fall Convention!

    SILVER SPONSORPATRON HOUSING AUTHORITIES

    SUSTAINER HOUSING AUTHORITY

    SPONSOR HOUSING AUTHORITY