Check out a busy November

COSA's next Zoom will be Tuesday, Nov 8 @ 10am.

30 Poems in November! is a literary fundraiser to support Center for New Americans and their free English classes for immigrants, refugees, migrants, asylum-seekers. Writers write a poem each day in November and ask family and friends to sponsor them. INFO

Last week's favorite click?

Forbes Library Community Survey

Learn more and take the survey HERE.

Each year, the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Breakfast brings together business, civic, and community leaders to discuss the latest policy developments at the state and local level for this special event. As we continue our economic recovery, it is more important than ever to convene and connect around the issues that face our Amherst Area to help us rise effectively out of this pandemic supporting a path of economic strength and growth. Info and register for the Oct 28 event HERE.

Renew your COSA membership today!

You're invited to attend the BabySteps Forum for Families! On Nov 1, Treasurer Goldberg and MEFA's Executive Director Tom Graf will kick off the event with opening remarks before a Q&A session, where Massachusetts families can ask questions about the BabySteps Savings Plan. The event will also feature a special message from United States Senator Ed Markey. Info and register HERE.

General CORI and Reentry Project presentation by Alyssa Golden, a supervising attorney with Community Legal Aid. Register HERE for this Nov 10 event.

Need to register to VOTE? Need to find your polling place? Or ballot drop box? HERE

Tapestry Overdose Prevention

Virtual Overdose Prevention & Training with Tapestry and the Opioid Task Force!

Join on October 27 to learn how to recognize and respond to opioid overdose. Info HERE.

Safe Passage

Say Something Prevention Lab

The November 2022 virtual Say Something Prevention LAB Series will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in November. Info and register 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 COSAhc@gmail.com.

Thank you!