Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) is accepting applications for one-time grants to advance community health priorities in CDH’s service area. Funds are intended to support community-based organizations to address health priorities identified in CDH’s Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in communities served by CDH, particularly those who have been historically underserved and/or economically, socially, culturally, or racially marginalized. Projects must align with one or more of the priorities selected from the hospital’s overall CHIP priorities, goals and objectives primarily related to housing and food access/security. Projects must prioritize geographical regions outlined in the hospital’s CHNA. Awards will range from $10,000 – $20,000, with a period of performance from September 1, 2026-August 31, 2027. Act quickly because applications are due August 1st.

UWFH ANNUAL DIAPER DRIVE is happening August 1-31, 2026! Their annual diaper drive to benefit the United Way Diaper Bank and its 14 partner organizations serving families across the region is starting in just a few days. Did you know that a staggering 46% of American families with small children struggle to buy diapers? The UWFH Diaper Bank and its partners distribute up to 20,000 diapers and pull-ups a month to help children stay dry, healthy, and in important child care and school programs each day. Read on to learn about their Amazon wish list and donation drop off locations.

United Way of Franklin & Hampshire Region celebrates 5 years

The Food Bank has awarded their latest round of capacity building grants for food pantries, mobile pantries, and meal sites. The focus of this round was to make food assistance more equitable, accessible, and aligned with community needs. In total, 25 grants totaling $66,000 were awarded to sites across Western Mass. Recipients included the Center for Self Reliance and Northampton Survival Center.

HSF's most well known offering, the Supervisory Skills Certificate Series is now available for registration for the Fall 2026 sessions. This series is designed to give new (and soon to be new) supervisors the skills they need to succeed in their new position. With eight topics by eight different teams of presenters over eight weeks, HSF covers a wide range of skills and knowledges needed in the high demand job of leadership.

Amherst College is excited to welcome employers to campus for its Fall 2026 Job and Internship Fair, hosted by the Loeb Center for Career Exploration and Planning. The Fair will take place on Wednesday, September 30th in the Alumni Middleton Gymnasium on Amherst College's campus. This signature recruiting event offers a dynamic opportunity for actively-hiring organizations to connect with Amherst students who are exploring a wide range of career paths with curiosity, creativity, and purpose. 

The Massachusetts Council of Nonprofits is excited to announce the launch of their new website, created in partnership with GoingClear! .Click below to explore this updated website and discover how MCN helps organizations network, advocate, and build capacity.

Last year, the federal government passed the largest eligibility and funding cuts to Medicaid in the program's history. Health Care for All is hosting free webinars in July and August about how these upcoming cuts affect MassHealth. Each session covers the same information, so you can join whenever is most convenient for you. Register for the upcoming date that works best for your schedule.

Community Action Pioneer Valley's Head Start & Early Learning Programs will be opening a new classroom at the Easthampton Mountain View Elementary School. They also have a short waitlist and openings at their part-day preschool programs in Turners Falls, Northampton, and North Orange. Learn more about their Head Start programs by clicking below.

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United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region

Development and Database Coordinator

Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

Director of Development

Community Action Pioneer Valley

RSVP Program Assistant - part time

JULY/AUGUST

Aug 01-31: United Way of Franklin and Hampshire Region Annual Diaper Drive

Aug 04: United Way of Franklin and Hampshire Region Blooming Backpacks

Aug 18: Child Trends Revolutionizing Math Engagement for Black and Latine Students

Aug 25: Human Service Forum Beyond Posting: Sustainable Social Media Strategies

Aug 27: Human Service Forum Catchafire Event

LOOKING AHEAD

Sep 27: Tapestry Health Walk for Every Body 2026

Sep 30: Amherst College Job/Internship Fair

Oct 26: Provider's Council 51st Annual Convention & Expo in Boston