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Join COSA on Tuesday, March 12 for a zoom with special guest Anne Gobi, Director of Rural Affairs in Governor Healey's administration. Director Gobi will give an overview of the office, what has been worked on, and what is coming next. She will also speak to the rural pieces within the Governor’s budget with a focus on the recently filed Municipal Empowerment Act and the alignment with COSA and Hampshire County. Don't miss this opportunity to ensure that the concerns of western Mass nonprofits and their clients are heard by the current administration.

Join community members from around Western Massachusetts as we come together to celebrate our strength and resiliency on Trans Day of Visibility! Featuring a resource AND art fair showcasing affirming and inclusive community based organizations; trans and gender expansive artists displaying and selling their artwork; a gender affirming clothing swap; name change support and legal resources; as well as light refreshments. The event is free and open to youth, families, and community members.

Special Events hosted by Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts: Elected officials play a crucial role in representing and advocating for the needs of their constituents. Similarly, the Community Foundation is deeply invested in addressing the issues and challenges faced by the communities they serve. By working together, we can amplify our collective efforts. CFWM will provide an overview of strategic priority areas and programs, assets, and philanthropic services and discuss where collaboration with elected officials could be beneficial.

Join host Tara Brewster at the King Street branch of Greenfield Savings Bank in Northampton! All day long on April 5, stop by to visit, enjoy free food and drink donated by local restaurants, hear live music, meet local business owners, artists, writers and community leaders, hear inspiring stories, and show support for Cancer Connection.

Join MA Fair Housing Center on March 27 for the first event in a lecture series: a screening of the recently released documentary, Roxbury, followed by a panel conversation. The panel will feature the voices of local organizers, discussing the historical and contemporary impacts of redlining, gentrification and eviction.

April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Join the Children's Advocacy Center of Hampshire County at Childs Park at 5:30 pm on April 11th to help shine a light on this issue in our community. And don't forget to light a luminaria at your home in solidarity with the children they serve. Let your lights shine!

Are you interested in addressing homelessness within Berkshire, Franklin, or Hampshire County? Join one of the Three County Continuum of Care's committees or workgroups! Whether you are interested in Youth and Young Adults; Equity and Inclusion; Data and Evaluation; or other issues, they have something for you. Reach out for more information.

Championing the Patient Voice on March 29: Join health care experts and leaders for an insightful discussion on navigating the continually evolving medical landscape and prioritizing the importance of patient engagement. In addition, the speakers will address health inequities and discuss how decision-making can be a collaborative, two-way street. Register and join this patient-centric conversation on Friday, March 29th, at 1:00 p.m. ET. 

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Mar 12: Early Education and Care Education Career Pathways Information Session

Mar 12: Civic Summit: Should MA drop the MCAS graduation requirement?

Mar 13: Human Service Forum Nonprofit Financial Management Panel

Mar 14: Trauma Informed Hampshire County Network Meeting at 1pm

Mar 17: The Truth School Elections Have Consequences

Mar 18: Brazelton Touchpoints Parenting While Black

Mar 19: Candid Introduction to Measuring Your Impact

Mar 20: Trauma Informed Hampshire County Film Series The Disruptors

Mar 20: Human Service Forum Networking and Building Connections

Mar 20: Candid The power and challenges of the Black-Led nonprofit

Mar 21: Candid Get Your Board Fundraising

Mar 23: Charity Scrabble Event for Northampton Survival Center, Cancer Connection, and PV Habitat for Humanity

Mar 24: Black Birch Vineyard 10 Miler benefitting Children's Advocacy Center

Mar 25: Community Foundation Elected Officials Event

Mar 26: IECMH Roundtable at 10am with Embrace Race on Zoom

Mar 27: Human Service Forum Advanced Employment Law

Mar 27: MA Fair Housing Center Screening of Roxbury - Housing Justice Panel Discussion

Mar 28: The Truth School Flipping the Hierarchy

Mar 29: STAT free webinar Championing the Patient Voice in Healthcare

Mar 30: The Truth School Activism for Introverts

Apr 03: Human Service Forum Culturally Responsive Supervision

Apr 05: Cancer Connection Bed-In at Greenfield Savings Bank, Northampton

Apr 06: Amherst Survival Center Empty Bowls Event

Apr 10: Autism Connections Autism Conference in Springfield

Apr 28: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County Daffodil Run

COSA Meets on second Tuesdays @10am

Mar 12: Special guest Rural Affairs Director Anne Gobi on Zoom

Apr 09: Monthly Meeting

May 14: Monthly Meeting