May 2025 Newsletter

Central Mass Providers Legislative Breakfast

On May 2nd, Open Sky attended the Center of Hope's 34th Central Mass Providers Legislative Breakfast at Holy Cross, where Amy Gill spoke about the challenges faced by day program staff.

Shauna Lamoureux was honored with the Compassion in Action Award for her extraordinary empathy and dedication. Congratulations!

Have you registered for Valley Friendship Tour?

Walk, run, or bike at the 40th Annual Valley Friendship Tour on June 7th at Alternatives’ Whitin Mill to raise funds for Open Sky programs.

We have lots of fun planned on the Dennis H. Rice Plaza including:

Live music from Far From Eden
Flippo the Juggling Magician
Raffle prizes
A delicious lunch

2 winners - Up to 4 passes to New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

5 winners - your choice of a Valley Friendship Tour bucket hat, beach towel, or YETI tumbler

Caring Force Rally

Open Sky employees and individuals served joined hundreds of attendees at The Caring Force Rally at the State House on May 8th to advocate for fair pay and support for human services workers. We can't do this work without our dedicated and compassionate staff.

Thank you to all who raised their voices and represented Open Sky!

Tradewinds Clubhouse

MA Clubhouse Coalition Employment Celebration

Tradewinds Clubhouse recently honored Honest Town Eats of Southbridge at the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition’s Employment Awards at the State House. The restaurant provides a Transitional Employment Opportunity for our members, with State Rep. John Marsi joining us to present the award.

This event celebrates the power of community partnerships in helping people recover through meaningful work.

Here’s to 35 years of connection, empowerment, and community!

Tradewinds Clubhouse marked 35 amazing years with a celebration in Southbridge on May 8! The evening was filled with dinner, music, and powerful speeches from community leaders and clubhouse members.

Speakers included Beth Lucas from the Department of Mental Health, Ken Bates of Open Sky, Brenda Vezina from KIVA Centers and founder of Tradewinds, Christine Regan, Amelia Dillon, and several inspiring clubhouse members.

Edward's Ride for Mental Health Awareness

Thank you to everyone who joined the first annual Edward’s Ride for Mental Health Awareness honoring Edward Landry on May 10th.

The event raised funds for Crystal House Clubhouse, supporting individuals in Gardner with peer connections, job skills, and community.

Despite the rain, the motorcycle community still showed up to support the cause and helped make our first event successful.

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Get Involved with Community Membership

Open Sky Community Services provides services to nearly 8,000 individuals in Central Mass each year facing complex challenges. That means that support is needed year-round so we can continue to provide services and remove the barriers to living a fulfilling life.

You have the power to ensure that individuals and families experiencing mental health diagnoses, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and homelessness get the help they need, every day of the year.

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