In order to better inform Spanish and Portuguese speakers about the Massachusetts Eviction Diversion Initiative (EDI), the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is partnering with NeighborWorks to host Spanish and Portuguese language virtual town halls on emergency rental assistance, free legal representation, and mediation services available to tenants and income-eligible landlords impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in Fall River and New Bedford.
The following town halls and resources are available through the Eviction Diversion Initiative. Even those who have already received assistance through RAFT / ERMA may be eligible for additional assistance under the recently launched Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
Information on how to register for both sessions can be found here:
In addition to the town halls, you can find social media materials, including flyers, a new promo video, and other materials on the EDI Public Information Campaign page.
