Fall into training and events this week

The Food Bank has moved to Chicopee! Their new larger, greener Food Distribution Center and Headquarters in Chicopee will enable the Food Bank to provide more healthy food to more people more equitably, enhance efficiency, and deepen engagement with the community to confront the underlying causes of hunger. They are scheduled to move into a new Distribution Center and Headquarters during the week of August 28th and begin operations in Chicopee on September 5th.

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Community Action Pioneer Valley

Director of Community Services

Clinical & Support Options: new medical respite pilot program

CSO was one of six awardees chosen in the state to be a part of the commonwealth’s Medical Respite Pilot Program, which is expected to begin in November.

The new pilot program allows CSO to expand its offerings for houseless individuals who are discharged from a hospital and do not have a housing option available to them, ensuring follow-up medical care and a long-term place to recover and get into permanent housing. MORE

HSF Supervisory Skills Certificate Series Fall 2023

Human Service Forum's popular Supervisory Skills Certificate Series returns for Fall 2023. Designed for first time supervisors, our highly rated series gives your leadership team a jumpstart.

Staying up to date with needs changing needs of the workforce this series will give new supervisors and leaders the skills and knowledges to succeed within their organizations. DETAILS

In continuation to the CoC's amazing series of useful and informative trainings, please join the CoC and TAC's REAL Team for a three-part Racial Equity Training series. The training will explore current and historical manifestations of race and racism, both overtly and covertly, and initial steps towards becoming an anti-racist practitioner. Training will incorporate didactic teaching sessions, large group discussions, and reflection. INFO

Equity in the 413: Western Massachusetts Racial Equity Summit on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Sheraton Springfield. Join the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts and other partner organizations at the inaugural Equity in the 413: Western Massachusetts Racial Equity Summit, a powerful convening of leaders, advocates, and changemakers! Together, let’s build relationships, align our efforts, and advance racial equity in workplaces and organizations across Western Massachusetts. Learn more and register.