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March 4, 2021
Springfield official, organizations describe deep need for rent and utility assistance during COVID pandemic
City officials and organizations that help the homeless and poor said this week there remains a dire need for financial assistance and guidance as families cope with rent arrears and the threat of evictions.
March 4, 2021
Springfield official, organizations describe deep need for rent and utility assistance during COVID pandemic
City officials and organizations that help the homeless and poor said this week there remains a dire need for financial assistance and guidance as families cope with rent arrears and the threat of evictions.
March 2, 2021
State awards $46-million for affordable housing development
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED) on Tuesday announced the latest affordable housing awards.
February 1, 2021
$500,000 in new Wells Fargo Relief Aid to Help Western Massachusetts Small Businesses Impacted by Covid-19
Wells Fargo has announced that Common Capital, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has received $500,000 from its Open for Business Fund to help underserved area small businesses impacted by the economic struggles caused by COVID-19.
January 14, 2021
Way Finders Receives $195,000 Grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation
Way Finders was awarded a three-year grant for $195,000 from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to continue working with community advocates to advance age-friendly policies in Springfield.
June 30, 2020
Gov. Baker announces $20 million in rental, mortgage assistance during coronavirus pandemic
The Baker administration on Tuesday announced an emergency housing program that would offer to $20 million in rental and mortgage assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.
June 11, 2020
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Announce Local Partnership with Way Finders for $2 Million Mortgage, Rent and Utility Assistance
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, and President and CEO of Way Finders Peter A. Gagliardi for an announcement of mortgage, rent and utility assistance and relief.
June 9, 2020
Way Finders Names Keith Fairey as Next President and Chief Executive Officer
Springfield, MA— Way Finders’ Board of Directors announced today that Keith Fairey will serve as its next President and CEO, succeeding Peter Gagliardi who will retire on June 30 after nearly 30 years of service with the organization.
June 4, 2020
In Sadness, Anger, and Hope We Stand Together
Dear Friends,
All of us at Way Finders join you in sadness and in anger.
April 28, 2020
Way Finders Reports Large Increase in Those Seeking Services
Way Finders, Inc. has been experiencing a significant increase in the number of families and individuals who are seeking services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and crisis. Since launching an online assessment portal for Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) funding in late March, the organization has received over 1,200 inquiries, averaging 50-100 new inquiries every day, and is responding with new means of service delivery.