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 […]
For Immediate Release September 10, 2024 Contact: Brittany Murphy 508-826-2817 bmurphy@sloweymcmanus.com SPRINGFIELD PARTNERS BEGINS SEARCH TO FILL OPEN BOARD MEMBER SEATS Organization to fill six open board positions with local community members (SPRINGFIELD, MA) – Springfield Partners for Community Action (Springfield Partners) announced today that the anti-poverty agency is recruiting new board members to fill […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
For Immediate Release September 10, 2024 Contact: Brittany Murphy 508-826-2817 bmurphy@sloweymcmanus.com SPRINGFIELD PARTNERS BEGINS SEARCH TO FILL OPEN BOARD MEMBER SEATS Organization to fill six open board positions with local community members (SPRINGFIELD, MA) – Springfield Partners for Community Action (Springfield Partners) announced today that the anti-poverty agency is recruiting new board members to fill […]
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 6-week self-care series for caregivers and anyone experiencing heightened stress in their lives. Learn simple techniques to build core resilience, balance the nervous system and deepen a healthy connection to your body. Each week we will gather online to practice shifting habituated patterns of holding stress and tune into your innate body’s wisdom. Some […]
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.
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.
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 9 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Free Get paid to attend this workshop – everyone who participates gets a $50 gift card, and one lucky attendee will win a $250 gift card at the end of the workshop! If you’ve already purchased your home, join our virtual Post-Purchase workshop for a fun-filled workshop […]
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 […]
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 […]
For Immediate Release September 10, 2024 Contact: Brittany Murphy 508-826-2817 bmurphy@sloweymcmanus.com SPRINGFIELD PARTNERS BEGINS SEARCH TO FILL OPEN BOARD MEMBER SEATS Organization to fill six open board positions with local community members (SPRINGFIELD, MA) – Springfield Partners for Community Action (Springfield Partners) announced today that the anti-poverty agency is recruiting new board members to fill […]
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.
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, […]
Program Description Event Details Spend a lunch break at the Library and get financially fit with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank! Join Dawn for a series of engaging lunch-time workshops about budgeting, money management, saving, credit-building, home-buying, and more. Treat yourself to free light refreshments and time to network with other community members interested in […]
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.
For Immediate Release September 10, 2024 Contact: Brittany Murphy 508-826-2817 bmurphy@sloweymcmanus.com SPRINGFIELD PARTNERS BEGINS SEARCH TO FILL OPEN BOARD MEMBER SEATS Organization to fill six open board positions with local community members (SPRINGFIELD, MA) – Springfield Partners for Community Action (Springfield Partners) announced today that the anti-poverty agency is recruiting new board members to fill […]
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.
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.
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.
Our Holiday Tree Jubilee returns for 2025! And we have over 100 trees committed – that is more than the 75 gloriously decorated trees for our inaugural year in 2024. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, Center for Human Development (CHD) division of Adolescent Reentry […]
Each year, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) supports hundreds of large and small Survivor Day events around the world, in which suicide loss survivors come together to find connection, understanding and hope through their shared experience. We invite you to join us in Springfield, MA for a meaningful day filled with breakout groups, […]
15 years ago, Monte Belmonte pushed an empty shopping cart from Northampton to Greenfield with the goal of raising $5,000 for the Food Bank. He raised $13,000 that year, and started a movement that has become the three county, 43-mile March for the Food Bank. Join Monte, Congressman Jim McGovern, & Food Bank Executive […]
15 years ago, Monte Belmonte pushed an empty shopping cart from Northampton to Greenfield with the goal of raising $5,000 for the Food Bank. He raised $13,000 that year, and started a movement that has become the three county, 43-mile March for the Food Bank. Join Monte, Congressman Jim McGovern, & Food Bank Executive […]
Register Senior staff of HSF members are invited to "Breakfast with Becca". This is a chance to get together to talk about current challenges and successes. Future sessions may have speakers on relevant topics. This is a member only event. Coffee and bagels will be provided but feel free to bring your own food and […]
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 […]
For Immediate Release September 10, 2024 Contact: Brittany Murphy 508-826-2817 bmurphy@sloweymcmanus.com SPRINGFIELD PARTNERS BEGINS SEARCH TO FILL OPEN BOARD MEMBER SEATS Organization to fill six open board positions with local community members (SPRINGFIELD, MA) – Springfield Partners for Community Action (Springfield Partners) announced today that the anti-poverty agency is recruiting new board members to fill […]
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.
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.
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.
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