New Volunteer Orientation at our Springfield Housing Center Monday, 11/11, 6-7 pm Learn more about our mission and programs, and how you can get involved in making a difference in our community. Light bites will be served. Learn more about our mission and programs, and how you can get involved in making a difference in […]

HSF is happy to welcome Ankit Virimani, international expert in the field of ethical uses of generative AI.  Ankit will be giving a brief keynote discussing advances in AI technology for use in the non-profit field and on the issues and challenges being discussed on a broad scale. You are being invited to join in a conversation to presenting him with the hard challenging questions that are your personal hesitations/stumbling blocks/fears to see if we can address them together.

Join us for the November COSA members meeting to network with your colleagues, share announcements from your organization, and hear from our speakers panel on the topic of housing in Western Massachusetts. Our panelists will be Shaundell Diaz, Program Director at Three County Continuum of Care, Community Action; Jodi Smith, Senior Vice President of Housing […]

November 12 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm $10 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. Our Credit Success Workshop provides the tools you need to reach your financial goals. Learn directly from a Way […]

November 12 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $10 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. Our Credit Success Workshop provides the tools you need to reach your financial goals. Learn directly from a Way […]

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.

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.

Join us for an in-person event with information about diabetes, and wellness resources.

UCLA Memory Training In person at Northfield Senior Center For people with mild age-related memory challenges, Memory Training teaches memory-enhancing techniques and practical strategies to boost memory functioning. Thursdays, October 31–November 21, 2–4 p.m.

Want to grow your business or a great idea to launch? Join us for a night that's all about helping you grow right here in Western Mass! The Center for Women & Enterprise, Chase Bank, and Unstoppable Latina Marketing Agency are bringing together folks who really get our local scene - from city centers to […]

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 […]

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.

November 16 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm $119.95 This online workshop includes an overview of basic residential rental property management in Massachusetts that provides an introduction to the Massachusetts laws that govern the rental relationship. Important for all owners of rental properties, including owners of 2-4 family homes. Topics covered include: proper tenant screening relations with […]

Become a certified first-time homebuyer with Way Finders! Learn from local real estate professionals about the homebuying process. The course covers finding, financing, purchasing, and maintaining a home. Participants receive a certificate of completion that is necessary to access several down payment assistance programs and special mortgage products. This is a two-part online workshop: Saturday, […]

Saturday, November 16, 2024 3:00 PM  4:30 PM Enfield Loaves and Fishes23 North Main StreetEnfield, CT 06082 (map) Brightly colored and flavored cranberries have a rightful place during the holidays. We will be using both fresh and dried cranberries in recipes for Gingered Cranberry Chutney and Baked Brie using the chutney, Cranberry Orange Crunch Muffins, Cranberry White […]