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SUMMARY:CHD’s & Cancer House of Hope’s Luminaria 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Cancer House of Hope’s annual Luminaria on Dec 9th\, 5 pm to 7 pm at the Town Common in West Springfield\, MA.\nHonor your loved ones who have passed away or a loved one currently fighting cancer or has survived. You can buy a luminary for $10 each.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/chds-cancer-house-of-hopes-luminaria-2024/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Legislators & Cookies
DESCRIPTION:Close out 2024 with COSA! Join COSA for an in-person December meeting at the Hadley Public Library. Bring a batch of your favorite cookies to share and learn how nonprofits can effectively engage with state & federal legislative offices. We will hear from legislative offices about the general timeline of events & actions in the new year\, how and when to effectively advocate for legislation and budget line items\, and get a chance to ask questions of legislators and their staff. \n  \nSpeakers: \n\nDan Carey\, State Representative\, Second Hampshire\nMindy Domb\, State Representative\, Third Hampshire\nJo Comerford\, State Senator\, Hampshire\, Franklin and Worcester\nKoby Gardner-Levine\, Regional Manager for Congressman Jim McGovern\n\n  \nDate: Tuesday\, December 10\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00am-11:30 am \nLocation: Hadley Public Library\, 50 Middle Street\, Hadley\, MA 01035 \nLight refreshments will be available.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/legislators-cookies/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Advocacy 101: How to be the best advocate for your child
DESCRIPTION:This workshop led by Alison Greene will teach you the ins and outs of advocating for your child: How to be more successful by focusing on the most impactful activities that will result in quality supports and services for your child. Learn the processes that turn the wheels of special education\, as well as tips for maintaining both a good relationship with the school and high standards for your child.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/advocacy-101-how-to-be-the-best-advocate-for-your-child/
LOCATION:Inclusive Community Center\, 41 Russell St.\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
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SUMMARY:Job Descriptions\, Evals\, and Expectations Through an Equity Lens
DESCRIPTION:Objectives \n\nRecognize systems that exist which are directly responsible for invisible barriers\nExplore their personal bias and articulate its contributions to conflict and non-productivity in the workplace.\nDemonstrate cultural awareness and competence.\nIdentify language and terms that are harmful and offensive.\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\n\n\nEvaluate an organization’s hierarchy and how those structures do not add to building equity and belonging.\nUnderstand Affirmative Action on a deeper level.\nGain a greater understanding of your cultural values\, biases\, and behaviors and how they impact your interactions amidst diversity.\nExplore how language and communication influence whom you attract to your business.\nExpand knowledge of policy and systems that innately keep some folks out.\n\n\n\nPresented by Traci Talbert- African American Female Presenter Award Association \n \n9am- 12:30pm \n$120 HSF Members \n$240 Not Yet Members \n  \nHSF Training Sponsors \n \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsfs-recruitment-and-retention-series-5/
LOCATION:NCYF Building; 203 East St\, Easthampton\, 203 East St\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversation
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/coffee-conversation-2/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:The Western Mass Training Consortium\, 187 High St\, Holyoke\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:On Board Matching Event
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to once again host the United Way OnBoard Matching Event\, where your skills and expertise can help make a difference in our community! This unique opportunity connects passionate individuals like you with local nonprofits seeking new board members. \nAt this event\, you will: \n\nMeet with nonprofit leaders actively seeking board members\nLearn about the missions\, challenges\, and needs of these organizations\nExplore opportunities to leverage your skills in support of meaningful causes\nNetwork with other community leaders and like-minded professionals\n\nTthis event is a perfect chance to explore different options and find a match that aligns with your passion. \nWe hope you can join us for an inspiring and rewarding evening! Should you have any questions\, feel free to reach out to Ali Maggio at amaggio@uwpv.org. \nFree parking for this event is available at the MGM Springfield Garage. \nPaid parking is available at the Tower Square Garage.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/on-board-matching-event/
LOCATION:MA
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