COSA meets at the Hadley Public Library at 10am today!

Storytelling for Wellbeing: In this presentation we will consider the skill of storytelling and how this practice helps Indigenous People move towards health and wellness.

Guest Presenter: José Lugo is a community educator and has served as the Native Education Liaison for the Collaborative for Educational Services. He is a detribalized Chicano Macewalli who uses storytelling to reconnect with his Indigenous cultural practices. Through this skill development José works to heal from the impacts of colonization.

Tuesday, May 13th

10am-11:30am

Hadley Public Library

Light refreshments will be available.

Join us at 10am today

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Child Safety Program grants for car seats for low-income families - apply online here.

CLICK HERE to join COSA or renew online in a flash.

Forbes Garden Tour on June 14th

Tickets are on sale now for the 31st Northampton Garden Tour. Reserve your tickets, $20 each, online. The Northampton Garden Tour will also include a raffle. Plus Forbes will be selling limited edition Northampton Garden Tour T-Shirts again this year with original artwork by Rosemary Barrett available for $30.

Don't miss this uplifting feast for the senses

Three County CoC Community Forum on June 9th

You're Invited! The Three County Continuum of Care invites you to join them on Monday, June 9th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Greenfield Community College for the second annual: "Stronger Together: Community Forum". Come connect, learn, and celebrate achievements and shared progress!

Please register by June 1st

Mass Nonprofit Network releases survey results

In February and March, the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network partnered with Boston Foundation and MassINC Polling Group to create the Massachusetts Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey. This captured nonprofit perceptions of the new administration’s impact on their organizations and vulnerable communities. Over 500 nonprofit leaders responded! Read this crucial data to learn more about shared concerns for clients, staff, and organizations in the coming months and years.

Review the slide deck or catch the video

Will Bike 4 Food early registration is open

This annual fundraiser is happening on September 21st! Ride for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts in the 15th year of this well-known event. Join together with cyclists of all levels and ages to pedal towards a hunger-free future on scenic routes through the Connecticut River Valley. Ride and fundraise individually or with a team of friends, family, or coworkers!

Early-bird registration ends June 1st

413Cares adds Veterans and LGBTQIA+ resources

413Cares continues to expand its resource page offerings with two new elements! Their new Veterans page includes local and regional services for veterans, active-duty members, and their families. It features information on benefits, mental health, and more. And their new LGBTQIA+ page includes legal and health care information and resources.

Click here to check out all the 413Cares options