Nonprofit organizations are increasingly developing employee housing programs as a strategic response to the growing affordability crisis. Without access to stable and affordable housing options, nonprofits encounter challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified personnel, particularly frontline workers, seasonal employees, and staff in lower-wage positions who are priced out of local housing markets. Housing insecurity contributes to employee stress, absenteeism, and turnover.

After this webinar, attendees will leave with a basic roadmap for designing, implementing, and managing successful employee housing programs that strengthen workforce stability while maintaining legal compliance and mission alignment.

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413Cares resources page designed for immigrants in western Massachusetts

Don't forget to renew with COSA this year. Click here!

Shelter Sunday on Oct 4th-5th

This year, October 4th and 5th will mark the 34th annual Shelter Sunday—an effort which began in Pulaski park with the initial goal to inspire every household in the Northampton area to contribute at least $1 to support essential service in the community. Today, Shelter Sunday is still raising crucial funds for two local agencies serving people who are serving those experiencing housing and food insecurity in Northampton: Hampshire Support Alliance and Manna Community Kitchen.

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50th Anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters of HC

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County in celebrating 50 years of commitment and achievement. Honor their work fostering transformative connections and empowering youth in our communities. Learn more about their 50th Anniversary Progressive Dinner at the Amherst Oyster Bar and Protocol here.

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Office Hours with Team Comerford on Oct 16th

Senator Jo Comerford and her team seek to be as accessible as possible to constituents living in the 25 cities and towns of the Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester district. Director of Constituent Services Jessie Cooley will be holding remote office hours via Zoom (call-in option available). Bring any issues you are facing involving a state agency, any questions you have for our team, or any input you have about legislation that has been filed.

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New date for HSF Signature Breakfast Oct 28th

Join in the HSF Signature Breakfast, a chance for networking and thoughtful conversation over coffee and breakfast. With a date change to allow more members to attend, HSF welcomes their community partner, Liberty Bank, to present about Banking in the Non Profit Sector. Learn what your bank could do for you, and what questions you should ask of yours to get the most out of them. Good food, great company, and thought provoking conversation.

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Free series on child, family, and provider health

Early childhood professionals and families today are under enormous strain. We all need to attend to our emotional health, and many of us know we need help doing that. Starting October 21, BTC will again be offering four workshops on child, family, and provider mental health and well-being during these traumatizing times. Thanks to ongoing support from the Bezos Family Foundation, BTP will again provide these workshop for FREE. Join any or all four sessions to share experiences of stress, trauma, and burnout and insights into fostering resilience and healing in families, colleagues, and ourselves.

Brazelton Touchpoints Well-being Webinar series