Survey Says: Empowerment
The Office of Economic Empowerment is developing a new program starting this Fall that will focus on providing women with financial education resources. Complete this survey by June 30 about unmet needs so OEE can better serve your clients.

New! Online Child Tax Credit Tool
The IRS has released a new online tool to help families register for Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments. The new Non-filer Sign-up Tool. Eligible families will begin receiving advance payments in July of up to $300 per month for each child under 6. 

2021 Amherst CDBG Proposals
The Town of Amherst's 2021 CDBG proposals are now available. Proposals are due by July 27th at noon. More information can be found on the CDBG Advisory Committee webpage HERE.

Emergency Housing Vouchers
DHCD Listening Sessions on July 7

Important update from Western Mass Network to End Homeless: DHCD is hosting two stakeholder Listening Sessions to gather your thoughts and ideas on the implementation of a new EHV program. 
Cooley Dickinson Health Care presents Speaking Grief, June 24, a film viewing followed by a panel discussion with Dr. Jonathon Schwab, Pediatrician, Northampton Area Pediatrics, Shelly Bathe Lenn, Bereavement Coordinator, Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice, and a grieving family. This event is free and open to all. Information HERE.
Amherst Education Foundation
Mini-Golf Fundraiser on June 27
to benefit local schools. Details HERE.
Hampshire HOPE
Summer Lunch Learn Connect
Lots of great topics - Register HERE.
On June 28, join the Women’s Funding Network, Ipas, and I Be Black Girl for a conversation on the integral role of reproductive justice in the gender equity movement. Learn more and register online HERE.
WCVB-5: Amherst Town Council weighs reparation fund plan for Black residents
Philanthropy News Digest: Nearly half of Americans are unclear on what "charity impact" means
Mass Nonprofit News: Study says most donors are ready for in-person events later this year
Jun 24: Census Data Summit LGBTQ Community
Jun 24: Spotlight on Poverty Webinar Opportunities to Cut Child Poverty
Jun 27: Amherst Education Foundation Mini-Golf Tournament
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