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Northampton Recovery Center

Ice Cream Social on September 5

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts announces

Flexible Funding


CWFM announces their 2023 round of Flexible Funding, which will provide general operating support to nonprofits that benefit our region. Through Flexible Funding, the Community Foundation seeks to provide unrestricted funding to support the day-to-day operations. Learn more and find a self-assessment tool HERE. Funding opportunity opened on August 1, 2023.

Roadmap for Youth Behavioral Health in Western MA: Nov 01


Join the MA Health Policy Forum for a discussion entitled, “A Roadmap for Youth Behavioral Health in Western Mass.” Despite some successful state action, equitable access to mental and behavioral health services continues to be a crisis. With a focus on youth, this forum will provide a roadmap to help facilitate prevention, support social emotional learning, eliminate barriers, and forward policy change. MORE

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SJL HR Consulting

Specializing in HR services to nonprofits and hospitals.

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Northampton Survival Center

Sunset & Vines: Sep 07


The NSC will celebrate its community of clients, volunteers, donors, and other supporters at Sunset & Vines. Come listen to the sounds of local favorite Soul Magnets, playing a mix of old-school, funk, and dance floor favorites. Wine will be available to purchase directly from Glendale Ridge Vineyard and food can be purchased from food vendors including the Local Burger truck and Wake the Dead Donuts. MORE

HSF Supervisory Skills Certificate Series Fall 2023


Human Service Forum's popular Supervisory Skills Certificate Series returns for Fall 2023. Designed for first time supervisors, our highly rated series gives your leadership team a jumpstart.


Staying up to date with needs changing needs of the workforce this series will give new supervisors and leaders the skills and knowledges to succeed within their organizations. DETAILS

Equity in the 413: Western Massachusetts Racial Equity Summit on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Sheraton Springfield. Join the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts and other partner organizations at the inaugural Equity in the 413: Western Massachusetts Racial Equity Summit, a powerful convening of leaders, advocates, and changemakers! Together, let’s build relationships, align our efforts, and advance racial equity in workplaces and organizations across Western Massachusetts. Learn more and register.

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Community Action Pioneer Valley

Director of Community Services


Smith College

Coordinator, Math Resilience Project

 

Way Finders

Program Advisor (Bilingual) – https://jobapply.page.link/qQeb4

Housing Advocate (Northampton) - https://jobapply.page.link/xJ2Jc


The Annie E. Casey Foundation: The state of children with disabilities and special health care needs

KFF: Naming suicide in obits was once taboo, changing that can help loved ones grieve

Forbes: PEN America reports on the rise in teacher intimidation legislation

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Aug 29: Bipartisan Policy Council Apprenticeships for Child Care Workforce

Aug 30: Northampton Neighbors Annual Summer Social

Aug 31: International Overdose Awareness Day Remembrance at Pulaski Park

Sep 01: Urban Institute Student-Parent Data Stories - How Data Affects Policy

Sep 07: Northampton Survival Center Sunset & Vines

Sep 08: Cancer Connection Bed-In returns!

Sep 08: Cooley Dickinson Youth Grant Opportunity Applications DUE

Sep 09: The Truth School Keep the Light Bright! writing workshop

Sep 09: Greater Northampton Chamber Taste of Northampton

Sep 12: The Truth School Reproductive Justice Post-Roe

Sep 13: National Low Income Housing Tenant Experiences with the ERA Program

Sep 19: The Truth School The Stolen Beam Series

Sep 23: Northampton Neighbors Second Annual DoozyDoo Parade

Sep 23: The Truth School And Still We Rise - series begins

Sep 24: Food Bank of Western MA Will Bike 4 Food

Sep 28: Cooley Dickinson Community Health Equity Panel Discussion

Sep 30: The Truth School Activism for Introverts

Oct 02: Providers' Council Annual Convention & Expo

Oct 10: COSA October Meeting - Save The Date!

Oct 15: Cooley Dickinson Happy Valley Half Marathon and 5K

Oct 19: MA Nonprofit Network Annual Conference Idealism in Action

Oct 27: Children's Advocacy Center 25th Anniversary Breakfast

Nov 01: MA Health Policy Forum Roadmap for Youth Behavioral Health

Nov 16: MA Public Health Association Annual Conference

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