Upcoming Virtual Classes & Workshops at Housing Assistance

Learn more and register at haconcapecod.org.

Money Matters

Free two-night workshop that will help you set financial goals, make a spending plan and identify ways to create an emergency fund.

March 7 and 9

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER

Overview of the homebuying process. Topics include money management, mortgage loan programs, insurance and more.

March 14 and 18

Homesafe

Fulfills the post-purchase education requirements and provides a forum to share experiences with other homeowners.

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Paula Mallard, Housing Assistance vice president of homeless services, said the gesture was much appreciated at the Hyannis shelter.

“Here’s a big thank you from the families at Angel House,” she said.

The Family Table Collaborative (FTC) distributes prepared meals directly to individuals and families across Cape Cod. Chef and entrepreneur Jeni Wheeler and marketing executive and entrepreneur Harry Henry co-founded FTC as a rapid-response program to help families and seniors struggling with food insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

But nutritional security on Cape Cod is an ongoing crisis, and the organization has since evolved to include working to end hunger and improve nutritional security by breaking down the barriers of access to prepared meals and providing education on food nutrition and preparation. FTC has prepared and distributed more than 110,000 free meals to Cape Codders since its founding in 2020.

“We greatly appreciate the Family Table Collaborative’s dedication to our community and their support of our organization,” said Housing Assistance CEO Alisa Magnotta, who co-chaired Healey’s Affordable, Abundant Housing Transition Committee. “Food insecurity and lack of housing are problems individuals and families often face at the same time. We’re proud to partner with FTC.”

These two issues were top questions when Healey spoke to the press after preparing meals

“The Cape has its challenges. We know there are dire needs when it comes to housing,” she said. “It's out of control and out of reach for too many. Our businesses are not going to be able to survive unless they can house a workforce.”

Healey will be the first Massachusetts governor to have a cabinet-level Secretary of Housing, and is expected to announce her choice to fill the position soon.

“This is a time we have to come together and do some things that need hard work,” she said. “When it comes to housing, we really need to have people pitch in ”