Commentary: Father Bill’s, MainSpring plan for preventing homelessness is a model for Gateway Cities

Just 25 miles south of Boston, easily accessible by public transportation and showing a brisk revitalization of downtown commercial and residential spaces, Brockton is an important Gateway City in Massachusetts. Its dedication to striking private-public partnerships and reforming regulations to attract and seed new economic growth and BIPOC-led businesses, advancing workforce development, expanding affordable housing and increasing educational and cultural programing support shows a holistic app