January 2022 Newsletter

Save the Date for April 14th!

2023 Safe Homes Gala and

People of Courage Awards

We are very excited to return in person for the Safe Homes Gala and People of Courage Awards on April 14, 2023 at the AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester!

You're invited to celebrate leaders, changemakers, and supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community during an evening filled with inspiring stories and lots of fun!

Stay tuned for more information about the awardee recipients and registration. Hear about it first by following Safe Homes on Facebook and Instagram.

Sponsorship opportunities are available! Show your support for LGBTQIA+ youth in Central Massachusetts, and gain visibility in the Greater Worcester community as a sponsor of the Safe Homes Gala and People of Courage Awards.

Become a Sponsor

NEXT MEETING

February 15, 2023, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sweet Inspirations

19 Central Street, Milford, MA 01757

Questions?

Contact Jennifer MacNeill at Jennifer.MacNeill@OpenSkyCS.org or (508) 318 - 7566

Join the Open Sky Family Support Center Advisory Board

The Advisory Council is dedicated to ensuring the Open Sky Family Support Center (FSC) creates and offers meaningful opportunities for individuals and families to learn, socially connect, and engage within their community.

In line with "See Beyond, Live Beyond," the Advisory Council listens to and welcomes all perspectives to empower people to identify the strengths and areas of need of the Family Support Center.

TIME COMMITMENT

1 hour meetings, 4 times per year
Locations will vary throughout the FSC's service area including Milford, Medway, Bellingham, Franklin, and the Blackstone Valley.

BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS

Share insight and provide feedback to improve the FSC's services
Network with other members of the FSC and Advisory Board
Gift card for meeting participation

Click Here to Register for Our Next Meeting (2/15)

Sowing Seeds of Hope Temporary Emergency Winter Shelter

Volunteers and donations needed.

In partnership with the City of Worcester and Blessed Sacrament Church, Open Sky Community Services opened a temporary emergency shelter on December 16, 2022.

Within 5 hours the shelter was at capacity, showing just how much need there is in our community. Staff are finding alternate arrangements for those who arrived after the shelter reached capacity, but volunteers are needed to cook evening meals for the shelter, organize activities, and donate items for our guests. A list of high-need donations can be found here.

If you are interested in donating or volunteering, please contact Brian at 774-276-1281.

Support the Shelter

ValleyCAST Presents a Free Writing, Publishing & Marketing Seminar with Lisa Shea

Attention all writers, musicians, artists and other creatives!

Lisa Shea will be holding a free publishing, marketing and social networking seminar series virtually on zoom. Lisa Shea is an award-winning author and entrepreneur. She has published over 500 books on Amazon and launched several million-pageview-a month websites.

The seminars will take place every Wednesday throughout the month of February from 6pm-8pm.

February 1: Writing your book. How to start, complete, and polish

February 8: Getting published. Which option is best for your book?

February 15: Online marketing. Spread the word for any project

February 22: Social networking. Eight different systems

Join Seminar on Zoom