UW Pioneer Valley Nonprofit Resource Center

Info session on November 10th at 8:30am - check it out!

Discover more about the pressure of rising housing costs in our area with this new report from MassBudget. Rents have risen faster than inflation in three-quarters of Massachusetts communities over the past decade, according to a new report and interactive map. The findings underscore the growing housing affordability crisis facing residents across the Commonwealth, as rising rents make it increasingly difficult for families to find and maintain affordable housing.

Mapping Rent Changes Across Massachusetts uses U.S. Census data to track changes in median gross rent from 2015 to 2024 across 328 Massachusetts cities and towns. The analysis finds that 246 communities experienced rent increases exceeding inflation, while 89 saw rents rise to more than twice the rate of inflation.

For ten years, the Northampton Recovery Center has offered a safe, welcoming and peer-driven community for people following all pathways and stages of recovery—and for the families, friends and allies who walk beside them. This anniversary gathering on November 13th will bring together participants, volunteers, community partners and neighbors to recognize a decade of connection and help build the foundation for the NRC’s next ten years. The evening will include a Silent Auction and opportunities to learn about and support the center’s ongoing work.

Established in 2016, the Northampton Recovery Center is a safe, peer-driven community that provides a positive welcoming environment for people on all pathways and in all stages of recovery from addiction, as well as for their families, friends, and allies. 

Whether you are small organization with not enough staff to require insurance, or a large organization trying to find a way to cover everyone with the care they need, trying to navigate the insurance process can be difficult. Human Service Forum welcomes their community partner, Brown & Brown, to talk insurance strategies and what can be done to reduce pain points. Learn more about the options for your organization during challenging times. This event will take place at Hamel's Summit View in Easthampton on Thursday, December 3rd at 7:30am.

The Transition Resource Fair is designed to provide students and families with valuable information, resources, and connections as they prepare for the transition from children's services to adult services through Department of Developmental Services. The fair offers a meaningful opportunity to build relationships with representatives from local organizations who can help you on the transition journey. Transition planning typically takes place between the ages of 14 and 22. The Transition Resource Fair is free for all attendees.

WBUR: A look at cannabis legalization and its effects on children in Massachusetts

MassBudget: Proposed funding to support DTA workers in HWM FY26 Budgt

This Week in Worcester: Worcester loses 11,166 SNAP recipients

MassHire Veterans Multi-Industry Job Fair

Thursday, Nov 12th at Greenfield Community College

Community Action Pioneer Valley

WFD Adult Career Navigator (Energy) - Greenfield

Behavioral Health Network

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Group Facilitator - IPAEP Proteus Program - Ware, Greenfield, and/or Springfield

Domestic Violence Advocate - Phone-Based - Ware and Northampton

Department of Mental Health

Data Project Coordinator - Hybrid, based in Holyoke

Forensic Psychologist - Worcester

OCTOBER

Oct 27: Federation for Children with Special Needs Let's Talk Inclusion (virtual series)

Oct 27: Bipartisan policy Center Debt, Demographics, and Divided Responsibilities

Oct 27: UMass Amherst Congressman Jim McGovern on The Patriotism of Peace & Democracy

Oct 28: Institute for Research on Poverty: Understanding Benefit Cliffs and Policy Solutions

Oct 29: Amherst Educational Foundation 32nd Annual Trivia Bee

Oct 29: Greater Northampton Chamber Increasing Minority- and Women-Owned Supplier Diversity

Oct 30: Amherst Area Chamber Legislative Breakfast

Oct 31: Forbes Library Pet Parade and Costume Contest

LOOKING AHEAD

Nov 04: Franklin Hampshire Habitat for Humanity Trailside Condos Info Session (virtual)

Nov 05: The Truth School The Story of Your Name

Nov 05: ServiceNet Transition Resource Fair at Smith Vocational

Nov 05: BHN Fall Into Wellness Community Celebration

Nov 05: Mass Council of Nonprofits Putting Your Nonprofit's Strategic Plan to Work

Nov 05: MOSAIC Film Screening Massachusetts History & Contemporary Activism

Nov 05: Mass Fair Housing-Safe Passage Eviction Sealing Clinic - please register

Nov 06: Springfield Regional Chamber Super 60 Event including honorees CHD and CSO

Nov 06: Amherst Community Heart & Soul Community Dinner

Nov 08: The Truth School Keeping Your Light Bright

Nov 10: COSA Zooms "The intersectionality of DV & Gun Violence Prevention" at 10am-11am

Nov 10: Mass Council of Nonprofits Getting More Out of Your Data System

Nov 10: The Truth School Beyond Words: Listening to Heal a Divided World

Nov 12: Amherst Survival Center Coat Drive - last day to donate winter items

Nov 12: Mass Housing Shelter Alliance Supportive Housing Clinic in Worcester

Nov 12: The Truth One Friday Morning

Nov 13: Northampton Recovery Center's 10th Anniversary Gala

Nov 15: Friends of Children Artisan Market at Look Park Garden House

Nov 15: The Truth School Songleading for Protests

Nov 16: Mass Budget Talks It Takes A Village - Universal Pre-K

Nov 16: Franklin Hampshire Habitat for Humanity Trailside Condos Info Session (virtual)

Nov 20: PHIWM Health Insurance Changes: What Small Businesses Need To Know

Nov 23-24: 17th Annual March for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

Dec 08: Massachusetts Public Health Alliance 2026 Annual Conference

Dec 17: Three County CoC 2026 Annual Meeting - Save the Date

Mar 02-05: 2027 National Low Income Housing Coalition Policy Forum in Washington, DC