As visionaries of the future, Black people are skilled at building flourishing families and communities, even when faced with systems intentionally designed to exclude and undermine them. This Juneteenth, join an examination of the past and present to understand how research and policy have defined and shaped Black family life and what is necessary—now and in the future—to ensure Black family well-being.

Join the Black Families Flourishing (BFF) team on Monday, June 15th for a live virtual panel discussion, “Exploring Research and Policy to Support Black Families and Strengthen America's Future,” with BFF core advisors and other prominent scholars who engage in work to support Black family flourishing.

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MassBudget: Impact of Rent Burden in MA on June 9th

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Small nonprofits are the backbone of the sector. They're also the least funded, the least visible in the data, and the least likely to have lasting funder relationships. Very small nonprofits account for 60% of all nonprofits but get less than 0.5% of the funding. What can these organizations do?

Join Candid on Wednesday, June 17th for a LinkedIn live conversation on the state of small nonprofits, what they are up against, and how they can overcome those challenges. Hear Aleda Gagarin, Grace Sato, and Ivonne Simms from Candid as they dig into what the numbers actually show and what small nonprofits can do about it today.

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Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Webinar

Nonprofit organizations play a crucial and legal role in civic engagement, strengthening both communities and democracy. Join a free national webinar co-hosted by the National Council of Nonprofits and Democracy Forward’s Democracy 2025 initiative for a timely conversation on the legal landscape and importance of nonpartisan voter engagement. This webinar will cover practical guidance on voter engagement activities nonprofits can undertake, along with the broader legal and policy context shaping this work.

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Office hours with Team Comerford

This state senate team works to ensure the resources, expertise, and services available across state government are accessible to all residents in the district’s cities and towns. At virtual office hours, you can learn how staff may be available to advocate for you with colleagues at state agencies. They will work to ensure that you receive a timely and fair response and that agencies take appropriate actions to address your needs.

Schedule June 23rd office hours here