We’re banding together to Give Hunger the Boot! Hike for Hunger is a fun, monthlong opportunity to explore outdoor spaces while raising funds for the Amherst Survival Center to ensure our neighbors have access to food. You can make a tangible impact and help raise vital funding by registering to hike or by supporting your favorite hiker with […]
HSF is pleased to host roundtable forums around topics important to non-profit HR and fiscal management. Roundtables are led by senior leaders from HSF member organizations.
Give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed. If you are planning on promoting, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course. With HSF's strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view, we cover theory, soft skills, and hard facts. Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you, and much much more.
Choose Your Training: This session is part of popular Supervisory Skills Series and is available for individual registration.
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls In person at Bernardston Senior Center, Bernardston, MA Teaches practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and explores medical, behavioral, and environmental risk factors for falls, stressing the importance of developing an exercise plan. Wednesdays, October 2–November 20, 1–3 p.m.
Hearing loss may be an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Join audiologists Jeanne Coburn, Au.D., CCC-A/S; Lauren Linton, Au.D.. CCC-A; and Kirsten Petrarca, Au.D., CCC-A; Baystate Rehabilitation Care, for a discussion about hearing loss as a risk factor that may impact other thinking and memory systems. Topics also covered will be treating hearing […]
Please join ‘Each Moment We’re Alive’ for an afternoon fundraiser on Sunday, October 6. TWO Brackets - Competitive & Social Cash Prizes for both brackets.The event, hosted by Gary Rome Hyundai. Organized by SSS cornholeRegistration opens 8/1/2024All proceeds will benefit educational and support & survivorship programs for cancer survivors through ‘Each Moment We’re Alive’. There […]
Say hello to fall and unleash your inner party animal at Dakin's signature event, Barks & Brews at Easthampton's Fort Hill Brewery! Barks & Brews is an outdoor event for humans (21+) and their canine companions. No dog? No problem. Enjoy vendors, beer, food trucks, canine activities, treats, and more beer! Take your BFF (human […]
Choose Your Training: This session is part of popular Supervisory Skills Series and is available for individual registration.
Give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed. If you are planning on promoting, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course. With HSF's strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view, we cover theory, soft skills, and hard facts. Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you, and much much more.
Diabetes Self-Management Live video conference For adults with pre-diabetes or diabetes or their caregivers, this workshop teaches the basics of balancing medication, diet and exercise, techniques to deal with hyper/hypoglycemia and meal planning, stress reduction, and more. Tuesdays, October 8–November 19, 6–8:30 p.m.
This session, facilitated by nonprofit leader and consultant, Shannon Mumblo, will present the top 5 things potential board members should consider before joining a board. More than a single event, OnBoard is a programmatic resource designed to support the health and viability of our community's nonprofit leadership--the Board. Hosted by UWPV, OnBoard has expanded its […]
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls In person at Bernardston Senior Center, Bernardston, MA Teaches practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and explores medical, behavioral, and environmental risk factors for falls, stressing the importance of developing an exercise plan. Wednesdays, October 2–November 20, 1–3 p.m.
Living Well with Persistent Pain Live video conference Provides information and practical skills that build self-confidence and help participants assume an active role in managing problems specific to chronic pain, including fatigue, frustration, and poor sleep. Thursdays, October 10–November 21, 10–12:30 p.m.
ServiceNet’s second annual art show for mental health and wellbeing. When: Thursday, October 10, 4-7 p.m. Where: ServiceNet’s Main Administrative Building 21 Olander Drive, Northampton, MA 01060 Showcasing the artwork of more than 30 ServiceNet community members, this event celebrates creativity and highlights how art can be a powerful way to express emotions […]
Give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed. If you are planning on promoting, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course. With HSF's strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view, we cover theory, soft skills, and hard facts. Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you, and much much more.
Choose Your Training: This session is part of popular Supervisory Skills Series and is available for individual registration.
MSA is currently seeking organizations from ALL regions of Massachusetts to join our 2025 Service Enterprise cohorts! The Service Enterprise Initiative is a transformational training program that strategically enhances an organization's ability to engage volunteers and advance their mission. This nationally recognized certification is the gold standard in volunteer engagement and is proven to increase efficiency and effectiveness […]
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls In person at Bernardston Senior Center, Bernardston, MA Teaches practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and explores medical, behavioral, and environmental risk factors for falls, stressing the importance of developing an exercise plan. Wednesdays, October 2–November 20, 1–3 p.m.
Central Rock Hadley 165 Russell Street, Hadley, MA 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. This takes place on the third Wednesday of every month! Open to any veteran, any ability, with or without any experience. All necessary equipment will be provided. You’re welcome to bring a plus-one for an additional cost. All climbers must register with CHD’s All […]
Whether you want to buy a house or a car, pay off your student loan debt, or understand how to build your credit, Way Finders is here to help.
MSA is thrilled to announce the return of our Youth Career Pathways Initiative, supported by AmeriCorps’ Volunteer Generation Fund. WHAT: Matching grants up to $20,000 that support the creation, expansion and/or replication of promising models that better engage volunteers in youth career development programming/support OR engage youth in skill-building/career development service WHO: Nonprofits and Volunteer Connector Organizations […]
Living Well with Persistent Pain Live video conference Provides information and practical skills that build self-confidence and help participants assume an active role in managing problems specific to chronic pain, including fatigue, frustration, and poor sleep. Thursdays, October 10–November 21, 10–12:30 p.m.
Fridays, October 18–November 22, 12:30–3 p.m. Techniques to improve symptoms of chronic conditions, such as healthy eating, relaxation techniques, communicating, goal-setting, problem solving, and more.
Join us in celebrating the fall season at Whitney’s Farm in Cheshire MA! Activities included for free upon registration are Hayrides, a Corn Maze, and Pumpkin Picking & Decorating! We will provide a “judgment-free zone” where all individuals are welcome! Sensory items like fidgets and earplugs will be available for free. Food is available for […]
Kane’s Pawsome 5K Run/Walk Saturday, October 19th, 2024 Szot Park, 687 Front Street, Chicopee, MA 8:30 am – 1:00 pm **Registration Opens at 8:30 am Race Starts at 10 am
This annual fundraiser for LifePath provides a great opportunity to get together with family and friends and to support our Meals on Wheels program, among other life-changing programs. Check-In and Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with our official start of the event at 10 a.m. This family-friendly event will have games, activities, and information […]
Choose Your Training: This session is part of popular Supervisory Skills Series and is available for individual registration.
Give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed. If you are planning on promoting, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course. With HSF's strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view, we cover theory, soft skills, and hard facts. Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you, and much much more.
HSF proudly presents our new Recruitment and Retention Series. This series designed for HR Professionals and Executive level Managers takes a deep dive in six topics to help find and keep the right people for your organization.
From understand why you gravitate towards some people, to understanding your "why" so you can instill it in others, we take a deep dive with a diverse team of experts.
The most requested topics for workshops are ones centered around recruitment and retention. You asked, we listened!
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls In person at Bernardston Senior Center, Bernardston, MA Teaches practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and explores medical, behavioral, and environmental risk factors for falls, stressing the importance of developing an exercise plan. Wednesdays, October 2–November 20, 1–3 p.m.
MSA is thrilled to announce the return of our Youth Career Pathways Initiative, supported by AmeriCorps’ Volunteer Generation Fund. WHAT: Matching grants up to $20,000 that support the creation, expansion and/or replication of promising models that better engage volunteers in youth career development programming/support OR engage youth in skill-building/career development service WHO: Nonprofits and Volunteer Connector Organizations […]
Living Well with Persistent Pain Live video conference Provides information and practical skills that build self-confidence and help participants assume an active role in managing problems specific to chronic pain, including fatigue, frustration, and poor sleep. Thursdays, October 10–November 21, 10–12:30 p.m.
The African American Female Professor Award Association is celebrating 8 years of recognizing Black women in higher education. We will have a two-part celebration. On Thursday, October 24, 2024, on the Campus of Elms College, there will be the awards with a keynote speaker. On Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Sheraton Hotel will be […]
The book documents the 93-year-old history of Crownsville Hospital, one of the last segregated asylums with surviving records in the US. Madness chronicles the stories of Black families whose mental health suffered as they tried, and sometimes failed, to find safety and dignity. The initial book group discussion will take place on July 26th, 12-1pm […]
Fridays, October 18–November 22, 12:30–3 p.m. Techniques to improve symptoms of chronic conditions, such as healthy eating, relaxation techniques, communicating, goal-setting, problem solving, and more.
Each year the Thriller 5K benefits a different Chicopee Chamber nonprofit member. This year, with October being Domestic Violence Awareness month, half of all proceeds go to benefit Alianza DV Services. Serving all of Hampden county, Alianza (formerly Womanshelter/Companeras) is dedicated to assisting, supporting and empowering those whose lives are affected by domestic violence. Founded in 1980, […]
The African American Female Professor Award Association is celebrating 8 years of recognizing Black women in higher education. We will have a two-part celebration. On Thursday, October 24, 2024, on the Campus of Elms College, there will be the awards with a keynote speaker. On Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Sheraton Hotel will be […]
Show Your Support During Breast Cancer Awareness Month Grab your Rays of Hope gear (or, order it today), lace up your shoes, and join us as we take off from Temple Beth El at 979 Dickinson Street in Springfield, MA, and walk and run toward the cure of breast cancer. For the past 31 years, […]
LifePath's Healthy Living Program’s “Wellness Unplugged” Continues in October 2024. “Wellness Unplugged” invites community members living with challenging health conditions to meet on Zoom monthly with area professionals who teach about the health topics that we thirst to learn more about and our workshops just touch on. We then take time after the presentation […]
Give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed. If you are planning on promoting, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course. With HSF's strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view, we cover theory, soft skills, and hard facts. Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you, and much much more.
Choose Your Training: This session is part of popular Supervisory Skills Series and is available for individual registration.
Liberty Bank Financial Literacy Series with Springfield Housing Authority Tuesday every Month beginning Oct 29 4:30 to 5:30 82 Division Street Springfield, MA Oct 29: Money Management: How and Why to Bank? Nov26: Money Management- How to work with a budget! Dec 17: Credit: How to build/ rebuild credit and why? Jan 25: First […]
HSF proudly presents our new Recruitment and Retention Series. This series designed for HR Professionals and Executive level Managers takes a deep dive in six topics to help find and keep the right people for your organization.
From understand why you gravitate towards some people, to understanding your "why" so you can instill it in others, we take a deep dive with a diverse team of experts.
The most requested topics for workshops are ones centered around recruitment and retention. You asked, we listened!
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls In person at Bernardston Senior Center, Bernardston, MA Teaches practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and explores medical, behavioral, and environmental risk factors for falls, stressing the importance of developing an exercise plan. Wednesdays, October 2–November 20, 1–3 p.m.
Do you have a fear of falling? Have you ever been told you are slightly off balance? Join Baystate Rehabilitation Care experts and Danyel Adams, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy, for an interactive event on fall prevention. Discussion will include individual risk factors with instructions for specific exercises to improve balance; cognitive strategies to reduce risk of falling: information about […]
MSA is thrilled to announce the return of our Youth Career Pathways Initiative, supported by AmeriCorps’ Volunteer Generation Fund. WHAT: Matching grants up to $20,000 that support the creation, expansion and/or replication of promising models that better engage volunteers in youth career development programming/support OR engage youth in skill-building/career development service WHO: Nonprofits and Volunteer Connector Organizations […]
Register Now We are doing a special reach out to our member organizations that signed up for the Catchafire access but have not yet posted a project! We are hoping to help you take the next step to posting a project and addressing any barriers that may be stopping you. If you are wondering […]
Living Well with Persistent Pain Live video conference Provides information and practical skills that build self-confidence and help participants assume an active role in managing problems specific to chronic pain, including fatigue, frustration, and poor sleep. Thursdays, October 10–November 21, 10–12:30 p.m.
30 Poems in November! is a literary fundraiser to support Center for New Americans’ free English classes for immigrants, refugees, migrants, and asylum-seekers. Writers write a poem each day in November and encourage family and friends to sponsor them. Our annual “Poem-a-thon,” the literary equivalent of a charity road race, raises awareness of immigrants in our […]
Community Foundation Resumes Interest-Free Student Loan Program After Temporary Pause Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is pleased to announce the resumption of its student loan program, designed to support post-secondary education students needing financial assistance. After a temporary pause was initiated in July 2024 to assess the program’s impact on students, the Foundation has reinstated […]
Storytelling can take many forms, oral or visual, and at t HomeFront Strong, we believe in using artistic expression to tell stories of service. We would like to invite service members, veterans, and their family members to take part in a photo emulsion class. Using a variety of different size Gelli printing plates, brayers, and […]
Storytelling can take many forms, oral or visual, and at t HomeFront Strong, we believe in using artistic expression to tell stories of service. We would like to invite service members, veterans, and their family members to take part in a photo emulsion class. Using a variety of different size Gelli printing plates, brayers, and […]
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