--- title: MHSA - Individual Homelessness in a COVID-19 World Webinar - Part III --- [![MHSA_full-name_WHITE-high-res-(2)](https://info.rasky.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MHSA_full-name_WHITE-high-res-(2).png?width=373&height=200&name=MHSA_full-name_WHITE-high-res-(2).png "MHSA_full-name_WHITE-high-res-(2)")](http://rasky.com/) # Individual Homelessness in a COVID-19 World Part III: The Growing Crisis of Unsheltered Homelessness October 15, 2020 - 10:00AM Zoom Webinar Register Below! ## About The Event ![MHSA Webinar - Municipalities & COVID - Landing Page header image (1)](https://info.rasky.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MHSA%20Webinar%20-%20Municipalities%20%26%20COVID%20-%20Landing%20Page%20header%20image%20(1).png?width=1920&name=MHSA%20Webinar%20-%20Municipalities%20%26%20COVID%20-%20Landing%20Page%20header%20image%20(1).png "MHSA Webinar - Municipalities & COVID - Landing Page header image (1)") Communities across Massachusetts are reporting increases in unsheltered homelessness, from people sleeping on the street to the growth of encampments in parks and other outdoor locations. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the significant loss of shelter capacity and winter approaching, the situation could not be more urgent: Massachusetts needs a statewide response to address unsheltered homelessness. Join the [**Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance**](https://www.mhsa.net/) (MHSA) for a virtual panel discussion on the challenges local communities are facing in responding to increased unsheltered homelessness and the need for coordinated statewide solutions. ## The Speakers ![Representative Natalie M. Higgins 400x400](https://info.rasky.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Representative%20Natalie%20M.%20Higgins%20400x400.png?width=400&height=400&name=Representative%20Natalie%20M.%20Higgins%20400x400.png) Representative Natalie M. Higgins (D – Leominster) ![Vernal Coleman 400x400](https://info.rasky.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Vernal%20Coleman%20400x400.png?width=400&height=400&name=Vernal%20Coleman%20400x400.png) Vernal Coleman, Reporter The Boston Globe ![Michael Andrick, M. Ed., LCPC 400x400 (1)](https://info.rasky.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michael%20Andrick%20M.%20Ed.%2c%20LCPC%20%20400x400%20(1).png?width=400&height=400&name=Michael%20Andrick%20M.%20Ed.%2c%20LCPC%20%20400x400%20(1).png) Michael Andrick, M. Ed., LCPC Director of Pine Street Inn Outreach & DMH MATCH Services ![](https://info.rasky.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michael%20Andrick%20M.%20Ed.%2c%20LCPC%20%20400x400-1.png?width=400&height=400&name=Michael%20Andrick%20M.%20Ed.%2c%20LCPC%20%20400x400-1.png) Jay S. Levy, LICSW Regional Manager, Western Massachusetts, Eliot CHS Homeless Services ![MHSA_Joyce Tavon 400x400](https://info.rasky.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MHSA_Joyce%20Tavon%20400x400.png?width=400&height=400&name=MHSA_Joyce%20Tavon%20400x400.png) Joyce Tavon, Moderator Senior Director of Policy & Programs, MA Housing & Shelter Alliance ## Save Your Seat! Register Here #### PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR \*EMAIL, \*FIRST NAME, \*LAST NAME, & \*ORGANIZATION IN THE FORM ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR ISSUES, PLEASE CONTACT JESSICA DIMARTINO AT JDIMARTINO@RASKY.COM ## The Venue #### Zoom Webinar Zoom Webinar [![Logo Footer](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/4078036/hubfs/events%20template/Logo%20White@2x.png?width=144&height=40&name=Logo%20White@2x.png "Logo Footer")](http://rasky.com/) © Rasky Partners, Inc. 2026 | Email | Phone | Address