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Open the letter before the Coverage Drops

Aug 6, 2026

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13 min read

Open the letter before the Coverage Drops

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

Case Management Tools

+9

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

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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

Housing Resources

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When Someone Needs Shelter, Follow this Guide!

May 4, 2026

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20 min read

When Someone Needs Shelter, Follow this Guide!

A Western Mass Guide to the Shelters System

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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