CDBG Proposals for Amherst and more news

The Town of Amherst's 2022-2023 CDBG proposals are now available (see Non-Social Word and PDF or Social Word and PDF ). Proposals are due by Friday, November 4th at noon. More info can be found on the CDBG Advisory Committee webpage and the State DHCD webpage for CDBG.

Last week's favorite click?

Scammers are targeting SNAP & EBT cards.

Read about it HERE.

THANK YOU for your support of COSA. You are a valuable member of a diverse group of nonprofits. Your membership contributes to greater networking opportunities and stronger partnerships for all.

For more than 20 years, COSA has had a tiered dues structure that ranged from $25 for individuals to $750 for the largest nonprofits. While these dues have remained the same for two decades, COSA has responded to our membership with free antiracism training, a more diverse Board, an improved website, monthly programming, and our JEDI work for justice and equity.

In order to remain responsive to our membership's needs and continue to offer updated services, the COSA Board has approved a revised and simplified structure for membership dues. Individual memberships will remain at $25 and there will be slight increases for organizations. All of the details are listed in our membership form online HERE.

We invite you to join COSA for the 2022-2023 season and be part of a network that supports nonprofit excellence with connections, information, and training.

With gratitude,

The COSA Board of Directors

If you have any questions, please contact COSA at [email protected].

Thank you!

If you have a few minutes, learn more about what's going on lately at Servicenet's Prospect Meadow Farm! There's a whole lot happening down on the farm.

And speaking of fresh produce, HIP is hoping you will remind your SNAP clients, friends, and family that they have an extra $40-$80 on their EBT card for fresh fruits and vegetables at eligible locations. Where are there eligible locations? Right HERE.

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A special Grief Support Group to assist grieving children and teens begins its fall program on October 16. For more details, reach out to Shelly Bathe Lenn.

Friends of Children asks you to join their celebration on Oct 26 to honor Clare Higgins with a Changemaker Award and celebrate the work of Friends of Children.

Clare has been an advocate for children, families and our communities for over 40 years, working tirelessly whether as an Early Childhood Educator and activist, the Mayor of Northampton or Head of Community Action Pioneer Valley. Her arms have held so many communities as she has advocated on their behalf.

Click here to buy your ticket and join friends to honor Clare and celebrate the work of Friends of Children, both champions on behalf of our vulnerable young people.