Gov. Healey Announces ‘Historic’ Housing Plan During Housing Assistance Visit

Gov. Maura Healey had the perfect backdrop when she visited Housing Assistance on June 22 to announce her administration’s five-year capital investment plan, which includes $1.5 billion for housing.

Standing before the “Home Is Where the Heart Is” children’s art exhibit (see page 6), she shared details of a $14 billion capital investment plan for fiscal years 2024-2028 with state and local officials and Housing Assistance staff and supporters The plan includes a commitment of $1 5 billion to help finance the construction of hundreds of new, affordable housing opportunities each year across the state – including on the Cape and Islands.

“Every one of these investments is focused on strengthening opportunity, quality of life and equity in our state,” Gov. Healey said. “When it comes to housing, we’re taking things to a new level, which is only right, because our needs have never been greater This represents historic levels of funding ”

Gov. Healey acknowledged Housing Assistance Alisa Magnotta's efforts as co-chair of the Affordable Abundant Housing Committee, one of her administration’s six transition committees. Thanking Housing Assistance for hosting the event, she added, “You do such incredibly critical work in supporting individuals and families on the Cape, and we’re grateful for that.”

In this issue

Donor Spotlight: Bourne United Methodist Church

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Standing Together to Protect Families

Editorial by Alisa Magnotta

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Children’s Art Exhibit Carries a Powerful Message

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Housing Assistance Awarded $288,000 in ARPA Funding

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Honors Longtime Housing Advocate Mary LeClair

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Housing Assistance Shares Duffy Award

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Searching for Solutions at Falmouth Town Huddle

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Sharing the Gift of Dignity at Oysters and Champagne

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