SMOC in the News

7/11/2010, Hammel, L., Worcester Telegram and Gazette: Money Sought to Create Triage Center, End PIP

6/30/2010 Commonwealth Of MA, Stimulus Funded Green Training Program Will Get Houses Warm and People Working

1/28/10, Jordan, A., Metrowest Daily News: United Way and SMOC Team: New Approach to Homelessness

12/24/09, McKee, M., Boston Globe: Two Artists Help Women Battle Addiction

12/23/09, Kush, B., Worcester Telegram & Gazette: SMOC Showcases Haven for Homeless

NECN Story on Duxbury Open House

12/20/09, Editorial: Metrowest Daily News: SMOC Feud Must End

11/12/09, Rocheleau, M. the Boston Globe: SMOC Shelter Ready to Forget Delayed Permit Controversy, Give Back to those who Served

11/12/09, McDonald, D., Metrowest Daily News: Larry's Place: A Respite for Homeless Veterans

8/18/09, Morton, M., Metrowest Daily News: Volunteers Help Repair Hopkinton's Serenity House

7/30/09, Riley, D., Metrowest Daily News: Judge Says Framingham Put Pressure on SMOC

7/15/09, McDonald, D., Metrowest Daily News: Selectmen Meet to Discuss SMOC Offer, No Public Response Yet

7/14/09, Spitz, J., Metrowest Daily News: Room for Reasonable Voices in SMOC Settlement Offer

7/14/09, McDonald, D., Metrowest Deaily News: SMOC Offers to Drop Lawsuit Against Framingham, with Conditions Attached

7/1/09, Wittenberg, A., Metrowest Daily News: SMOC Official a 'Lifetime' Advocate for Addicts

6/25/09, Breitrose, C., Metrowest Daily News: Framingham GED Graduates 'Open A Door'

6/9/09, McDonald, D., Metrowest Daily News: Life Learning: Framingham School Pairs Housing, Education Programs

Walter, whose picture is above the text, is a resident of our New Beginnings Program. This program is an integral part of the supported housing
community that was created more than 15 years ago through a partnership with SMOC and the Sisters of St. Joseph.

6/6/09, Hammel, L., Worcester Telegram and Gazette: Perilous Story of PIP Ending: Oft-Exaggerated Demise Near

5/29/09, Segel, W., Metrowest Daily News: Speaking Out Key to Battling Abuse

4/17/09, Cuddy, J., (guest editorial) Metrowest Daily News: SMOC: Decision on Sahr Josiah Regrettable

3/29/09, Editorial: Boston Globe: A Roof of One's Own

01/07/09, Wasserman, A., Metrowest Daily News: Increased Fuel Aid May Make Up for Decrease of Kennedy Group's Oil

12/24/08, Moran, L., Metrowest Daily News: New Strategy Aims to End Homelessness

12/06/08, McDonald, D., Metrowest Daily News: Inspector Bolsters SMOC Case Against Town

10/28/08, Cuddy, J., Guest Columnist, Metrowest Daily News: SMOC Seeks 'Respectful Dialogue' with Framingham

10/25/08, McDonald, D., Metrowest Daily News: Home Weatherization Can be Costly or Free

10/24/08, Morton, M., Metrowest Daily News: A Focus on Mental Health of Children

7/31/08, McDonald, D., Metrowest Daily News: Federal Judge Weighs SMOC Claims

7/17/08, McDonald, D., Metrowest Daily News: Sowing the 'Seeds of Sobriety'

United States Interagency Council on Homelessness: 20 Innovative Initiatives on Ending Homelessness
Scroll to Innovation #15: Creating Housing, Closing Shelters, Ending Homelessness:
Transforming Policy and Practice in One Community Agency in Massachusetts

4/5/08, Hammel, L., Worcester Telegram and Gazette: Fewer People Living in Shelters

3/14/08, McDonald, D., Metrowest Daily News: Federal Investigators to Probe Framingahm Over SMOC Case

3/13/08, Ellement, J., Boston Globe: Bias Probe Targets Framingham

3/10/08, Letter / Montgomery, D., Metrowest Daily News: A Victory for SMOC's Sage House

2/28/08, Perez-Brennan, T., Boston Globe: New Tack Against Domestic Violence Program Identifies High-Risk Cases

2/12/08, MacCormack, C.,  Metrowest Daily News:  Framingham Group Aims to Rebut PILOT Study

2/8/08 -- Editorial, Boston Globe: First, Try to Help

2/1/08, Reuell,  P., Metrowest Daily News: Team Will Battle "Epidemic" of Domestic Violence

1/17/08 - Editorial, Waltham Daily News: Ending Homelessness

1/16/08, Metrowest Daily News:  State Homeless Commission Looks to Follow Framingham

1/7/08 -- Editorial, Metrowest Daily News: Town Should Welcome Larry's Place

Ending Homelessness for Single Adults in Metro West

5/25/06 - SMOC's Response to Channel 5's May 14, 2006 "Investigative Report" on the agency's Reentry Housing Program

9/25/05 - David McLaughlin, Metorwest Daily News: As demands increase, SMOC grows: Social Service Provider Uses $50 Million Budget to Extend Reach Across State

9/9/05 -  Theresa Freeman, Metrowest Daily News: SMOC to Lead Evacuee Relief 

6/5/05 - Rick Holmes, Metrowest Daily News: More than its Share of Ugliness