Come party with Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity in a construction warehouse transformed into a local street food festival! Feast on an assortment of inspired specialties from some of your favorite area restaurants and sample local beer, wine, cider and craft cocktails (vote for your favorites!) while listening to live jazz and checking out auction items. This year, providers of food and drink at the FEAST will be entering a friendly competition so come on down and vote for the most scrumptious treats!

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MNN Public Policy Forum with HHS Secretary Kate Walsh

Got a minute? Join or renew with COSA online.

We are excited to announce that our final in-person COSA meeting of the year is scheduled for May 14th from 10am to 11:30am. Mark your calendars and join us for an engaging session where we will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of local nonprofit leaders. They will be sharing their insights on the challenges and successes they have experienced while navigating the evolving landscape of human services over the past few years. This promises to be a valuable and enlightening discussion that you won't want to miss. See you there!

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Daffodil Run

Last call for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Daffodil Run on May 5th. Welcome spring to the Valley with this classic event. Cheer your favorite runners. Grab a tasty treat from a local vendor. And help support a great mentoring program for youth in our communities.

Daffodil Run Information

Northampton Community Baby Shower

Happening at the Jackson Street School on May 18th: Get ready for baby and learn about locally based prenatal and postpartum resources! There will be a Diaper Swap, free baby gear from The Village Closet (Sizes NB-2T), and a Raffle.

Baby Shower Details

HLC Listening Sessions in Western MA

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC or HLC) – the state agency that oversees individual and family shelter as well as affordable housing development and permanent supportive housing – is holding a series of listening sessions across the state to gather input for their 5-year housing plan. Greenfield on May 16 and virtual sessions on May 20 and 29!

Dates & Details on WMNEH Blog

DV-101 Homeless Services Provider Training

To enhance your knowledge and skills, check out this two-part training from the 3-County CoC focusing on the dynamics of domestic violence. The two-part training will be facilitated by Andrew Howard and Maddy Leue, who bring a wealth of expertise in these critical areas.

May 23 Session

May 30 Session

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 11

Mark your calendars for the Stamp Out Hunger food drive. This is an important source of nutrition for local food pantries! Thanks to the US Postal Service letter carriers who will transport thousands of pounds of donations on May 11.

Details Here

Leadership Changes

The Executive Director of the Consortium has shared their "deep gratitude for Lynn Ferro’s contributions to our Northampton Recovery Center Community and for her leadership in advancing peer recovery and related administration." All those who know Lynn's work feel the same and wish her the best as she moves on to new challenges and activities in Detroit. Thank you for everything Lynn!

Northampton Recovery Center

HSF Breakfast: Strategic Planning on May 21

Strategic plans are intended to help organizations improve, yet we use very little of what we know about change management and sustainable improvement during planning. This results in a less engaging and less effective process. It doesn’t have to be this way. Join HSF as speaker Jeff Wetherhold introduces participants to a more inclusive approach to starting their strategic planning.

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