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Social Security Administration Said He Lived in a Assisted Living Facility but Nobody Could Name It.

Jul 23, 2026

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9 min read

Social Security Administration Said He Lived in a Assisted Living Facility but Nobody Could Name It.

But Nobody Could Name the Institution

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

CORI

+28

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

+27

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

+26

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

CORI

+25

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

CORI

+6

Your Client has a CORI history. Here is what you can do Right Now!

Apr 27, 2026

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15 min read

Your Client has a CORI history. Here is what you can do Right Now!

Breaking CORI in tears to understand the best approach when dealing with eligibility for community resources.

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

Policy Watch

+2

Two Active Grants for WMass Nonprofits, Plus the Budget Cuts That Affect Your Clients

Apr 22, 2026

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14 min read

Two Active Grants for WMass Nonprofits, Plus the Budget Cuts That Affect Your Clients

Resource Radar + Policy Watch | April 21, 2026

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

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