June 2025 Newsletter

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month!

June is all about love! Throughout the month, the Safe Homes team has been out at pride events throughout the community and sharing how they support LGBTQIA+ youth.

You can support LGBTQIA+ youth year-round by joining Safe Homes’ monthly giving club!

Valley Friendship Tour: Thank You for Making it a Success!

What an amazing day! On June 7th, we celebrated the 40th Annual Valley Friendship Tour at the Alternatives Whitin Mill. Despite the rain in the afternoon, we had a great turnout with almost 250 people who showed up!


Together, we raised over $100,000 to support Open Sky programs and services (with more donations coming in every day)!


A huge thank you to all participants, donors, volunteers, and sponsors who made this event possible!

ValleyCast Free Summer Concert Series Every Thursday from June 26 - September 4

Grab your lawn chairs and get ready to dance! ValleyCast's annual Free Summer Concert Series returns to the Alternatives Whitin Mill every Thursday from June 26 through September 4. Enjoy a fantastic lineup of local musicians and fun for the whole family.

11th Annual Valley Bag Toss Save the date for September 20th

We’re tossing things into gear a little earlier this year! Mark your calendars now for the Valley Bag Toss on Saturday, September 20th at the Alternatives Whitin Mill. It’s a day of friendly cornhole competition, food, music, and fundraising to benefit Open Sky's health and wellness initiatives.


Registration will open in July at openskycs.org/vbt.

What's Going On at Open Sky?

Open Sky Community Services provides services to nearly 8,000 individuals in Central Mass each year facing complex challenges. That means that support is needed year-round so we can continue to provide services and remove the barriers to living a fulfilling life.


You have the power to ensure that individuals and families experiencing mental health diagnoses, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and homelessness get the help they need, every day of the year.

Have additional feedback or ideas for future newsletters? Let us know at info@openskycs.org

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