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A Western Mass Guide to Utility Shut Off Support.

Jun 22, 2026

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8 min read

A Western Mass Guide to Utility Shut Off Support.

Western Mass Guide to Utility Support.

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

CORI

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Preparing your client to follow up with SNAP:

Jun 8, 2026

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8 min read

Preparing your client to follow up with SNAP:

After you close the clase

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

CORI

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Western Mass Guide to SNAP

Jun 1, 2026

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8 min read

Western Mass Guide to SNAP

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

CORI

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Recommending a shelter is no longer an alternative in Western Mass.

May 28, 2026

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5 min read

Recommending a shelter is no longer an alternative in Western Mass.

Recomending a shelter is no longer an alternative in Western Mass.135 individuals in Holyoke, MA need shelter, but the City only has 46 beds.

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

Guide

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When the Fridge is Empty

May 25, 2026

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9 min read

When the Fridge is Empty

Western Mass Guide to Food Pantries

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

CORI

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Housing First vs. Transitional Housing: Impact on Western Mass Workers

May 21, 2026

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5 min read

Housing First vs. Transitional Housing: Impact on Western Mass Workers

When funding shifts to one model, workers lose options for the next case.

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

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After the Housing Applications are In:

May 18, 2026

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7 min read

After the Housing Applications are In:

Check-In, Hand-Off and Close Well

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

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