Community-based health care. Support services. Education. | | |
Greetings!
Read on for April highlights, including:
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How you can double your DAF gifts before May 1st
- How you can fundraise for community healthcare
- Our second annual Walk For Every Body
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We recently had our annual Gala, where we came together with one idea in mind: that our region deserves and needs accessible, high-quality healthcare.
Funding cuts will continue to put this access in jeopardy, and it's up to us as a community to take action.
We’re just a little over halfway to our goal of $200,000. Your vocal support of these programs and sharing your own fundraising page is what will help us achieve that goal.
| | | Create your fundraising page and share Tapestry's impact with you network—download these images to share with your page! | | Tapestry In The Community | | |
Transhealth's 5th Anniversary
We are proud to sponsor Transhealth’s Freedom to Be Ourselves Annual Benefit on Saturday, May 16th at the Academy of Music in Northampton, MA. Get tickets now!
Celebrate and support Transhealth’s mission of protecting and expanding access to gender-affirming care with an unforgettable evening of that will illuminate the power of hope, the warmth of joy, and the courage required to live authentically.
Wheelchair accessible and ASL interpreting. All are welcome, including kids!
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Northampton Pride - May 2nd
We'll be at Northampton Pride this Saturday. Stop by between 11 AM and 4 PM to collect safer sex and safer use items, Naloxone, educational resources, or to just say, "hi"!
Stay tuned for more Pride dates as we get ready to celebrate across Western Mass in June!
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Greenfield Community Clean Up
Our Harm Reduction team recently participated in the Greenfield Cleanup, helping to remove discarded syringes and litter, and improve shared community spaces. Their efforts made a meaningful impact, creating a cleaner and safer environment for all. We’re proud to recognize their hard work!
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Advancing Awareness: Black Maternal Health Week & WIC
Last week, our team was honored to take part in Black Maternal Health Week through a special speaking engagement at Westfield State University. Our Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, Laconia, connected with members of the Diversity in Healthcare Club to share insights on Black maternal health and the role of WIC in supporting families. We’re grateful to Brad Riley for helping make this opportunity possible and for keeping our work part of such important conversations.
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Health and Safety Fair - Greenfield Community College
Tapestry Harm Reduction staff recently partnered with a group of GCC nursing students focused on identifying opioid overdose and Narcan administration. The event brought together students, staff, and community members for education and conversation around health and safety topics.
Tapestry staff were on site to share resources, answer questions, and distribute 47 Narcan kits, helping expand access to life-saving tools and information.
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We’re excited to share that Tapestry Health has been selected as a beneficiary of the 4th Annual Red Tee Tournament, taking place on Monday, June 1st at Berkshire Hills Country Club.
The event is once again sponsored by Berkshire Money Management and will also support Berkshire United Way. Registration is now open, so we encourage you to sign up your teams soon.
| | Other ways to get involved! | | Let's DOUBLE Your Impact before May 1st! | | 5 Simple Steps to Get Your DAF Gift Matched! | | |
Resilient Valley is encouraging Western Mass DAF holders to join the "Half My DAF" movement! Check it out: https://www.resilientvalleyma.org
Right now, more than $251 billion is sitting in Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). What if we could unlock even a portion of that to keep our Valley’s communities, landscapes, and shared future thriving?
Do you use a Donor Advised Fund for your giving? Have you planned a DAF gift to Tapestry between now and May 1st, or given one as far back as December? Make sure to submit documentation of the gift to ResilientValleyMA.org before May 1st so we may receive matching funds!
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Education Corner!
Test your knowledge and try this question!
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Tapestry has been doing harm reduction since 1988, providing services such as HIV/AIDS screening, needle exchange, and handing out free naloxone (the generic name for the brand of medicine called Narcan).
What year was naloxone (Narcan) invented?
| | Naloxone is available at any Tapestry Health Harm Reduction site. Find a location near you! | | |
Jessica Solivan
she/her
Harm Reduction Counselor
Northampton
"When I’m not at work, I’m all about family and finding peace outdoors—you’ll often find me taking long walks at the reservoir. I’m a naturally nurturing person, whether I’m caring for my loved ones, tending to things at home, or simply enjoying the fresh air and quiet moments outside.
Why I love working in harm reduction: After more than 20 years working in the healthcare field, I have seen firsthand how people who use our services are often treated within the system. I spent many years advocating for participants from inside the hospital, but over time, I realized I wanted to work with people more directly and build relationships rooted in trust and respect.
Harm reduction speaks to me because it allows me to be on the front lines—meeting people exactly where they are, without judgment. This work lets me show, through both action and empathy, that people matter and that there are others who genuinely care about their well-being. I feel deeply aligned with this work and truly am where I want to be."
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Upcoming Tapestry Community Events
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Walk For Every Body 2026
Our second annual Walk For Every Body is happening in Northampton on Sunday, September 27!
Your steps support vital healthcare across Western Massachusetts – from sexual & reproductive health to harm reduction and WIC nutrition support.
Start a team, fundraise, and support healthcare for everybody!
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Tapestry is a community-based non-profit organization providing compassionate health care, support services, and education to Western Massachusetts. We believe that high-quality care should be accessible to everyone, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation or income.
At Tapestry, everyone has a safe space to receive the care they need, without fear of judgment or stigma. When you come to us for services, you pay based on what you can afford, and no one is ever turned away.
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Tapestry | (413) 586-2016 | 1985 Main Street, Suite 202, Springfield, MA, 01103
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