Today! November 14 @ 10am-11:30am

DMH Haskell Building, 1 Prince Street, Northampton

Last week's favorite click?

CNN: Millions have used the 988 mental health crisis line, but most say they wouldn't turn to it again

Join Monte, Congressman Jim McGovern, and Andrew Morehouse on November 20th and 21st as they embark on the 43-mile trek from Springfield to Greenfield! With this 14th annual March for the Food Bank they are tapping into the Power of Community to raise $500,000 for the Food Bank’s mission - the equivalent of over 160,000 meals. INFO

Join Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity for their 11th annual Gingerbread Build from December 2-9 – a festive gathering of creativity and confectionery wonders! Let's come together to celebrate the season with sweet treats and joyful moments. Who's excited to build their gingerbread dream this year? INFO

Cancer Connection Holiday Open House on Sunday December 10

Join in for food, drink, and fun! From their support groups, programs, workshops, and integrative therapies, to their signature one-on-one support know as Befriending, all services at Cancer Connection are always free of charge. INFO

Introducing the Western Massachusetts Housing Coalition—50+ organizations strong. Together they have identified a series of legislative priorities for Western Massachusetts that are tailored to address our area’s specific housing challenges. They presented these priorities to the Western Massachusetts legislative delegation, serving Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. The conversation it inspired was robust, and they hope to have a similar presentation and discussion at a future date with Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll. There are 1,200 units in development as part of 51 projects in 18 Western Mass cities and towns. Learn more HERE.

Got a minute? Join or renew with COSA online.

Hunger to Health Collaboratory on Nov 16: Cross-sector approaches to health equity. Keynote with US Assistant Secretary for Health. Livestream available. INFO

It Takes a Village, a local nonprofit organization supporting postpartum families in Western MA, and Baystate Noble Hospital are working together to combat diaper needs within the Hilltowns. Baystate Noble Hospital generously donated 4,192 diapers, 520 packs of wipes, and 144 baby shampoos to It Takes a Village for distribution to local families at the Village Closet. These critical items will keep the youngest members of our community healthy and safe. Read MORE.