Join COSA for the Provider's Fair! Gather with colleagues from organizations throughout Hampshire County. This tabling event provides the opportunity to network, share news about your programming, discuss trends, and discover resources.

COSA's Annual Meeting will also take place at this event. Hear reporting on the past year and plans for the future. All COSA members are welcome to take part in the election of Board officers and members.

Want to display at the Fair? REGISTER FOR A TABLE TODAY. Spaces are limited.

Want to network with nonprofit colleagues? No registration is necessary. Join us!

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COSA Provider's Fair and Annual Meeting

Tuesday, September 10th from 10:00am-11:30am (setup at 9:30am)

Haskell Building, 1 Prince Street, Northampton (MAP)

Light refreshments will be available.

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Community Action Pioneer Valley: Think you know what poverty looks like? We do.

Got a minute? Join or renew with COSA online.

IN WORCESTER THIS OCTOBER 24TH!! The 2024 MNN Conference, Building the Future, will highlight nonprofit professionals doing extraordinary work across the Commonwealth, and provide opportunities to form connections with other nonprofit leaders. Please join MNN on October 24th for an incredible day of learning, networking, and connection at the DCU Center in Worcester. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Early bird registration

Fair Share Amendment and FY25 Budget

Using funds from the Fair Share tax on incomes over $1 million, the FY2025 state budget provides universal free meals in schools, free community college for all, and free and expanded bus service at regional transit authorities (RTAs). Massachusetts lawmakers made new investments to virtually all levels of education and all types of transportation.

Read the MassBudget report here

The Truth School's Fall Course Guide is here!

Registration for fall classes is open now. All of the Truth School classes this fall semester will be held on Zoom. Some of the classes consist of two or more sessions, allowing participants to delve deeper into topics that especially interest them. Please note that for multi-session classes, participants are expected to attend all sessions.

Check out courses online

HSF Supervisory Skills Series returns this fall

Human Service Forum’s most popular workshop series is returning for 2024-2025. Give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed. If you are planning on promoting, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.

More info and registration

MA has the best mental health in the nation

The Massachusetts Association for Mental Health has shared a update about the Bay State. Massachusetts has the best “state of mental health” in the nation, according to a new report by Mental Health America (MHA). This achievement is the result of deep commitments, targeted reforms, and careful investments by policymakers, payers, and providers to support state residents who live with mental health and substance use conditions.

Read the full report

Summer Reading for Nonprofits

In The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World, Beth Kanter and Alison Fine, two experts in the use of technology for social good, explore the many ways in which nonprofits have been adopting “smart tech,” which they define as “an umbrella term for advanced digital technologies that make decisions for people.” Using smart tech in nonprofit operations can save effort. The authors refer to this as the “dividend of time,” which translates to freeing staff to focus on other activities instead of rote tasks.

Read a full review

Way Finders refreshed their website

Take a look at the newly redesigned wayfinders.org website. Because finding housing you can afford is challenging enough, regardless of your income or zip code. Finding support and resources available through Way Finders has never been easier with updated navigation and language options for greater ease of access.

Check it out!

Inclusive Language in Housing Programs

Designed for community providers, equip yourself and your programs with a better grasp on inclusive language to support trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive program participants. Providers can use this session to practice; challenge their assumptions, and work on building their confidence. Session will conclude with tips and strategies for community engagement and brief resource sharing.