Lace up your running shoes for Sunday, April 27th! The Daffodil Run helps sustain the power of youth mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters by connecting adult mentors with young people in our community. Once matched they go on to build a meaningful, positive relationship that empowers the potential inherent in each child. Form a team with your friends, family, or work colleagues and wear your business’ branded t-shirts or hats to show your organization's support for mentoring the youth of Hampshire County!

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State Attorney General provides guidance on DEI in the workplace.

COSA is growing again!

Thank you to our members for making it all happen.

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Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness

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The Children's Advocacy Center of Hampshire County will host their fifth annual luminaria ceremony on Thursday, April 17th. This Little Light of Mine—a powerful evening of hope, healing, and community at Look Park.

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Three County CoC planning trainings

The Three County Continuum of Care invites qualified trainers or organizations to submit their interest in providing specialized trainings for their members and partners between May and December 2025. Submissions are due April 30th.

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413Cares webinar

413Cares is hosting a webinar on Friday April 25th for professionals who have some level of experience using 413Cares and want to refine their search strategies and gain deeper insights. What you’ll learn includes guidance for using 413Cares effectively, best practices for finding and accessing services, plus answers to many common questions.

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Older adults and aging at home on May 13th

This conference, presented by the Massachusetts Older Adult Behavioral Health Network and the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance, will focus on older adult homelessness, bringing together people from both the homeless/housing network and aging services to encourage greater collaboration and strengthen partnerships.

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Public Health Institute of Western MA year in review

2024 was a year of significant growth and impactful action for PHIWM. Their team of epidemiologists, community organizers, policy specialists, facilitative leaders, creative communicators, and behind-the-scenes financial and contractual experts collaborated with a growing network of community partners and resident advisors to advance projects. Their work includes critical areas, such as climate justice, youth mental health, asthma prevention, access to healthcare and social services, and quality of housing.

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MassBudget first ever policy conference in October

Federal funding cuts are imminent, the cost of living continues to climb, and community members fear what comes next. What does this mean for us as a state? MassBudget is committed to finding solutions. Attend FOCUS2025 on October 1st with policy makers, advocates, and community members!

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