COSA meets today! 10am-11:30am @Hadley Public Library

Come join us for a morning of connection and community at our COSA monthly meeting! We are excited to host an in-person gathering featuring a panel presentation. Whether you're looking for program updates or new tools to support local families, this session will be packed with insight into the early childhood programs and resources available right here in Hampshire County.

We are honored to welcome a fantastic lineup of guest agencies, including:

Head Start
Young Parents Program
Healthy Families
Family Resource Centers
Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE)
Strong Foundations for Young Children
Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health
It Takes a Village

It’s going to be a morning full of helpful information and friendly faces. We can’t wait to see you there!

Tuesday, April 14th from 10am-11:30am

Hadley Public Library, 50 Middle Street, Hadley

Light refreshments will be served

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Rural Health Community Advisory Council

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services is forming a Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Community Advisory Council to bring local perspectives, feedback, and insights to the state's rural health strategy. This council supports the broader RHTP initiative, which aims to enhance financial stability for rural providers, increase access to care, and address social determinants of health. Nominations due April 22nd.

Notice of Opportunity and Application

Community Action's Annual Meeting May 7th

You are warmly invited to join Community Action for their Annual Meeting and Breakfast on May 7th! This gathering is a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate the vital progress CAPV has made over the past year in supporting our neighbors through essential services like Head Start, home energy assistance, and food security. It will be a morning filled with reflection, community spirit, and a shared look at the impactful work being done here in our local area. We hope you can join in the event as CAPV honors all of the year's collective achievements and looks forward to the future of their mission.

Diaper Bank faces federal funding cuts

Starting April 15 and running through May 15, 2026, United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region is running “The Diaper Deficit” fundraising campaign to help ensure the stable continued operation of the Diaper Bank, despite the uncertainty in federal funding. The monetary donations raised by this campaign will support the Diaper Bank’s operations and supplies for families living in Franklin and Hampshire counties and the North Quabbin area. The ability of the diaper bank to continue serving the local community at its current level is being threatened by gaps in federal funding. The anticipated loss of funding means that the Diaper Bank will immediately lose 50% of its monthly capacity (10,000 diapers per month) and $10,000 in funding for staffing and operations.

Get more info and donate here

Northampton Opioid Settlement Grants

The Northampton DHHS launched its Opioid Settlement Fund (OSF) mini-grant program on April 6th, directing funding to community-based organizations working on overdose prevention, harm reduction, treatment access, and recovery support. The program coincides with National Public Health Week (April 6–12) and reflects this year’s theme, “Ready. Set. Action.”, by putting resources into community-driven solutions that reduce harm and save lives. Approximately $120,000 is available this funding cycle. Organizations serving Northampton residents may apply for up to $10,000, with a priority deadline of May 15, 2026, and an information session on April 17th.

Get all the details here

HSF seeking Board members

Are you a skilled and motivated leader looking for a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact? The Human Service Forum Board of Directors is seeking three to give new directors to help advance the organization's mission, and they want you to join in their work! They are currently accepting applications through early May, and they encourage you not to miss out on this incredible opportunity to become part of the team.

Information packet is available here

Office Hours with Team Comerford

Senator Jo Comerford and her team seek to be as accessible as possible to constituents living in the 25 cities and towns of the Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester district.

Director of Constituent Services Jessie Cooley will be holding remote office hours via Zoom (call-in option available). Each remote office hours appointment is scheduled to last 20 minutes. Bring any issues you are facing involving a state agency, any questions you have for our team, or any input you have about legislation that has been filed.