BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Human Service Forum - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Human Service Forum
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071308
CREATED:20240927T154141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T164639Z
UID:10003806-1733302800-1733315400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating the Why
DESCRIPTION:HSF proudly presents our new Recruitment and Retention Series. This series designed for HR Professionals and Executive level Managers takes a deep dive in six topics to help find and keep the right people for your organization.\nFrom understand why you gravitate towards some people\, to understanding your “why” so you can instill it in others\, we take a deep dive with a diverse team of experts. \nThe most requested topics for workshops are ones centered around recruitment and retention.  You asked\, we listened! \nSelect individual sessions or save by selecting the full series.  Select an agency spot\, and send a different person to each training. \n \nSeries dates and Topics (detailed descriptions being added as they come in):  \n\nCelebrating the Why- On 12/4\n\nWant to know why your work is really important? This workshop will help you dig deep into your organization’s story. We’ll talk about how understanding your mission and values can light a fire within you. Discover how a clear sense of purpose can attract the right people\, inspire innovation\, and build lasting connections. Learn the art of storytelling to share your passion with the world and make a real difference. \nPresented by Becca Coolong- Human Service Forum \n\nJob Descriptions\, Evals\, and Expectations Through an Equity Lens- on 12/11\n\nObjectives \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 \n9am- 12:30pm all session \n$600 HSF Members \n$1200 Not Yet Members \n  \nHSF Training Sponsors \n \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsfs-recruitment-and-retention-series-7/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Recruitment-and-Retention-Series.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071308
CREATED:20241015T145959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T145959Z
UID:10004271-1733385600-1733418000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Connect Science: Service-Learning Training Program
DESCRIPTION:MSA is excited to announce the return of our Connect Science: Service-Learning Training Program! Join us to learn about Connect Science: a research-based science instruction that integrates social emotional learning\, science\, and service-learning. \n\nWHAT: Training\, materials\, and support aligned with upper elementary MA Science and Technology Standards. Participants will receive an evidence-based service-learning/social emotional/science unit of study with all the materials to implement with students.\nWHO: Any school district or out-of-school time program\nWHEN:\n\nDecember 5 & 6\, 2024\nDecember 12 & 13\, 2024\nFollow up virtual session determined by participants\n\n\nWHERE: Massachusetts Service Alliance\, 98 N. Washington Street\, Suite 400 Boston\, MA 02114\n\n  \nTo learn more\, read this linked info sheet and attend the upcoming Connect Science Service-Learning Training Info Session on October 4th at 11 am. Register for the Connect Science info session using this link.* \n‍ \n*If you are not able to attend this session live and you would still like to hear the information\, please still register and you will be sent a link to the recording of the session.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/connect-science-service-learning-training-program/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Service Alliance":MAILTO:lrooney@mass-service.org 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071309
CREATED:20241015T145744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T145744Z
UID:10004270-1733407200-1733410800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Service Enterprise Cohorts
DESCRIPTION:MSA is currently seeking organizations from ALL regions of Massachusetts to join our 2025 Service Enterprise cohorts! The Service Enterprise Initiative is a transformational training program that strategically enhances an organization’s ability to engage volunteers and advance their mission. This nationally recognized certification is the gold standard in volunteer engagement and is proven to increase efficiency and effectiveness across all levels of your organization. Learn more about Service Enterprise and see current and past nonprofit participants by visiting our website and attending one of the following Info Sessions. \n  \nSEI Info Session #1* — registration link \nDate: October 15th \nTime: 10 am – 11 am \nSEI Info Session #2* — registration link \nDate: December 5th \nTime: 2 pm – 3 pm \n  \n*If you are not able to attend these sessions live and you would still like to hear the information\, please still register and you will be sent a link to the recording of the session.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/service-enterprise-cohorts/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Service Alliance":MAILTO:lrooney@mass-service.org 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071309
CREATED:20241015T145959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T145959Z
UID:10004272-1733472000-1733504400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Connect Science: Service-Learning Training Program
DESCRIPTION:MSA is excited to announce the return of our Connect Science: Service-Learning Training Program! Join us to learn about Connect Science: a research-based science instruction that integrates social emotional learning\, science\, and service-learning. \n\nWHAT: Training\, materials\, and support aligned with upper elementary MA Science and Technology Standards. Participants will receive an evidence-based service-learning/social emotional/science unit of study with all the materials to implement with students.\nWHO: Any school district or out-of-school time program\nWHEN:\n\nDecember 5 & 6\, 2024\nDecember 12 & 13\, 2024\nFollow up virtual session determined by participants\n\n\nWHERE: Massachusetts Service Alliance\, 98 N. Washington Street\, Suite 400 Boston\, MA 02114\n\n  \nTo learn more\, read this linked info sheet and attend the upcoming Connect Science Service-Learning Training Info Session on October 4th at 11 am. Register for the Connect Science info session using this link.* \n‍ \n*If you are not able to attend this session live and you would still like to hear the information\, please still register and you will be sent a link to the recording of the session.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/connect-science-service-learning-training-program/2024-12-06/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Service Alliance":MAILTO:lrooney@mass-service.org 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T183000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071309
CREATED:20240905T110429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T112138Z
UID:10003417-1733850000-1733855400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Books and Brew
DESCRIPTION:A unique book club designed to bring people together; young professionals\, community members and anyone interested in financial empowerment.\nThank you White Lion\, Springfield City Library and Liberty Bank
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/books-and-brew/2024-12-10/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071309
CREATED:20240927T153546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T135248Z
UID:10003803-1733907600-1733920200@www.humanserviceforum.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Recruitment-and-Retention-Series.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071309
CREATED:20241015T145959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T145959Z
UID:10004273-1733990400-1734022800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Connect Science: Service-Learning Training Program
DESCRIPTION:MSA is excited to announce the return of our Connect Science: Service-Learning Training Program! Join us to learn about Connect Science: a research-based science instruction that integrates social emotional learning\, science\, and service-learning. \n\nWHAT: Training\, materials\, and support aligned with upper elementary MA Science and Technology Standards. Participants will receive an evidence-based service-learning/social emotional/science unit of study with all the materials to implement with students.\nWHO: Any school district or out-of-school time program\nWHEN:\n\nDecember 5 & 6\, 2024\nDecember 12 & 13\, 2024\nFollow up virtual session determined by participants\n\n\nWHERE: Massachusetts Service Alliance\, 98 N. Washington Street\, Suite 400 Boston\, MA 02114\n\n  \nTo learn more\, read this linked info sheet and attend the upcoming Connect Science Service-Learning Training Info Session on October 4th at 11 am. Register for the Connect Science info session using this link.* \n‍ \n*If you are not able to attend this session live and you would still like to hear the information\, please still register and you will be sent a link to the recording of the session.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/connect-science-service-learning-training-program/2024-12-12/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Service Alliance":MAILTO:lrooney@mass-service.org 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071309
CREATED:20241115T134727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T134727Z
UID:10005173-1734019200-1734022800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Community Leadership Connect
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Community Leadership Connect launch! Join us on Thursday\, Dec 12. 2024 at 4:00 PM to learn more about this exciting new initiative supporting regional leaders.\nThe CLC is designed to be a space for convening\, collaborating and coordinating community resources that support our regional leaders. \nResource Database: \nAn inventory of regional leadership development services\, including training programs\, workshops\, and networking events. This free\, community access database is a resource guide for leadership development opportunities across the region. \nMentoring Hub: \nA centralized mentorship platform that recruits experienced leaders (mentors) and matches them with emerging leaders based on areas of interest\, industry\, or leadership skills. \nPeer Support Circles: \nRegular group meetings (virtual or in-person) for shared learning\, problem-solving\, and emotional support\, connecting peers centered on demographic or professional similarities. \n\nWomen’s Leadership Circle\nNew to Leadership\nLeading Youth Programs\nBoard Chairs Circle\n\nLeadership Learnings and Skill Developments: \nIn collaboration with Human Service Forum and local content experts\, training opportunities ranging from multiple day series formats to single session workshops\, provide ongoing education to meet the needs of all leaders\, wherever they may be in their discovery. \n  \nMore information \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeel free to share or bring a guest!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/community-leadership-connect/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/connect.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071309
CREATED:20241015T145959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T145959Z
UID:10004274-1734076800-1734109200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Connect Science: Service-Learning Training Program
DESCRIPTION:MSA is excited to announce the return of our Connect Science: Service-Learning Training Program! Join us to learn about Connect Science: a research-based science instruction that integrates social emotional learning\, science\, and service-learning. \n\nWHAT: Training\, materials\, and support aligned with upper elementary MA Science and Technology Standards. Participants will receive an evidence-based service-learning/social emotional/science unit of study with all the materials to implement with students.\nWHO: Any school district or out-of-school time program\nWHEN:\n\nDecember 5 & 6\, 2024\nDecember 12 & 13\, 2024\nFollow up virtual session determined by participants\n\n\nWHERE: Massachusetts Service Alliance\, 98 N. Washington Street\, Suite 400 Boston\, MA 02114\n\n  \nTo learn more\, read this linked info sheet and attend the upcoming Connect Science Service-Learning Training Info Session on October 4th at 11 am. Register for the Connect Science info session using this link.* \n‍ \n*If you are not able to attend this session live and you would still like to hear the information\, please still register and you will be sent a link to the recording of the session.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/connect-science-service-learning-training-program/2024-12-13/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Service Alliance":MAILTO:lrooney@mass-service.org 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071309
CREATED:20240905T111945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T112006Z
UID:10003423-1734436800-1734440400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Financial Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Program Description\nEvent Details\n\nSpend a lunch break at the Library and get financially fit with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank! Join Dawn for a series of engaging lunch-time workshops about budgeting\, money management\, saving\, credit-building\, home-buying\, and more. Treat yourself to free light refreshments and time to network with other community members interested in financial empowerment. \nRegistration required\, because space is limited. Ages 18+. \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/lunch-learn-financial-wellness/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR