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SUMMARY:February 2024 Breakfast- Artificial Intelligence\, Human Service
DESCRIPTION:This event is now going to be virtual due to impending storm.  Registrants should check their email for the event link.  Contact proot@humanserviceforum.org with any questions.\nNo matter how you feel about artificial intelligence\, it is not going away and will be more and more prevalent as time roles forward. Find out more about it\, whether or not to use\, how\, and for what.  Delcie Bean\, of Tech Foundry and Paragus Strategic IT\, shares his vast knowledge over a delicious breakfast. \nNetworking\, thought provoking presentation\, and great food on February 13th. \nBreakfast Speaker: \nDelcie Bean always wanted to create a company where he was excited to come to work every day and where his co-workers felt more like friends and family. This vision has carried Paragus through its growth and transition to employee ownership. His passion for economic development projects in the Valley led him to create Tech Foundry\, a technology education nonprofit. When he’s not working\, he loves spending time with his family\, hiking\, trail riding and enjoying ice cold grapefruit juice. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n \n  \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHSF Breakfast Sponsors:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/february-2024-breakfast-artificial-intelligence-human-service/
LOCATION:Mount Holyoke College Willits-Hallowell Center\, 50 College Street\, South Hadley\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winter 2024 Supervisory Skills Workshop Series- Single Sessions- Retention
DESCRIPTION:This series of workshops is ideal for new supervisors to get the skills and knowledges needed to succeed. A trained supervisory team will improve any organization and lead to higher impact in aiding their communities. \nOur popular Supervisory Skills Workshop Series has been updated based on feedback from previous attendees and organizations to meet the changing needs of the modern work enviroment. \nThe workshop series takes place from 9am to 12:30pm every Thursday for eight weeks from January 11th to February 29th.  \nLead with Influence- 1/11/24- Everyone exerts influence\, intentional or unintentional. A good leader is aware of how they would prefer to positively impact their team and guides their field in that direction. \nEmployment Law 101 and 102- 1/18/24\, 1/25/24- This 2 part workshop presents the most up to date laws requarding employment is crucial for anyone who oversees employees. Mitigate risk\, learn to avoid litigation and retaliation\, and fulfill your legal obligations.  \nConflict Resolution and Team Building- 2/1/24-  Build your team up\, making the whole stronger than the sum of their parts. Learn tips and tactics to help drive unity. Be able to address when conflict does happen\, leading back to making your team work in harmony. \nCyber Security- 2/8/24- Protect your information and that of your organization. Learn what steps to take to discourage hackers and scammers.  Learn about the most common forms of attack\, and how those attacks are evolving\, as well as what the attackers are after and why.  \nBenefits and Liability- 2/15/24- Insurance can be difficult to understand. In this session\, gain a better understanding of what liabilities exist for your organization. Also understand what insurance benefits are available to be to make sure your team is making the most of them. \nAssessing D.E.I. as a New Supervisor- 2/22/24- Where does your organization stand on Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion? Do you understand your organization’s plan and your place in that plan? Learn to build and foster DEI within your team. \nRetention: Rewards & Recognition\, Accountability & Discipline- 2/29/24- Help build an understanding within your team of their own progress. Be able to have conversations about great performance\, and areas of improvement. Build a culture that retains their workforce through active development. \n \nPresented by: \nWilbert Weche; Willful Change \nMeaghan Murphy\, Esq. and Tim Murphy\, Skoler Abbott and Presser \nJanine Fondon and Lucie Lewis \nChris Wisneski; Whittlesly \n \nValerie Francis & Ben Garvey; Hub Insurance Center of New England   \nJynai MacDonald; Urban Impact Massachusetts \nDiana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates\n \n         \n      \nSeries Sponsor \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAnnual Sponsors \n             
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/winter-2024-supervisory-skills-workshop-series-single-sessions-9/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:National Gambling Disorder Screening Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Us for this Important Event! \nOn Tuesday\, March 12th from 2:00 – 4:00\, the Northampton Recovery Center\, with the support of the Forbes Public Library will be providing free screening for Gambling Disorder. \nGambling Disorder leads to financial\, emotional\, social\, occupational\, and physical harms\, yet many cases go undetected and untreated. Screening identifies individuals who should seek further assessment for potential gambling-related problems. Although the Division on Addiction supports year-round screening for gambling-related problems\, Screening Day is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of the need for routine screening\, and to help identify gambling- related problems as early as possible. \nIn Massachusetts\, 2% of adults are currently experiencing problems with gambling – estimated between 83\,000 and 135\,000 people! Many cases of Gambling Disorder go undetected and untreated. A national survey found that 49% of individuals with gambling related problems reported receiving treatment for one or more mental health concerns\, including substance use\, but none received treatment for gambling. \nPlease consider joining us at Forbes Library to participate in a brief screening\, learn more about Gambling Disorder\, and connect to support.* \n*The 1st 25 people to participate in a screening will receive a $5 Dunkin’ Gift card.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/national-gambling-disorder-screening-day/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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SUMMARY:Fostering Equity and Inclusion for Latinas/os in Child and Family Welfare Conference
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 13\, 2024 (inclement weather date: March 14)\nSpringfield College Campus\n263 Alden Street\nSpringfield\, Mass. \nThe Fostering Equity conference features 37 workshops on a variety of issues related to equity and inclusion in the local Latina/o community. Workshops are divided into three areas of concern and advocacy: individual and family welfare\, strong social fabric\, and just society. Conference organizers and workshop presenters will facilitate discussions about solutions. \nEdward W. Caisse III\, unit director at the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office\, will be the keynote speaker and present on the topic “Belief\, Support\, and a Call to Action.” \nOther conference features include:\nWelcome remarks by state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez\, D-10th Hampden District\, and state Sen. Adam Gomez\, D-Springfield\nPresentation of the Grit Award to Frank Robinson\, PhD\, vice president of Public Health for Baystate Health\nExhibitor fair\nLunch and live entertainment by Bomba de Aquí \nContinuing Education Credit Hours\nThis conference is approved for five (5) Category I credit hours for social workers by the Springfield College Master of Social Work program\, which is an authorizing body for granting continuing education units for re-licensure of Massachusetts social workers. \nAdditionally\, this conference is approved for seven (7) Professional Development Points (PDPs) for educators by the Springfield College Department of Educator Preparation and Licensure\, an approved DESE PD Provider. Professional development certificates will be provided to participants for a total of 7 PDPs in “Safe and Supportive Learning Environments” that educators can use towards licensure renewal requirements. \nIn order to receive credit hours\, participants must attend the full conference\, which includes the keynote address.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/fostering-equity-and-inclusion-for-latinas-os-in-child-and-family-welfare-conference/
LOCATION:Springfield College\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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SUMMARY:March First Time Homebuyer Course
DESCRIPTION:In this Zoom webinar presented by Valley Community Development: \nGet the facts from real estate professionals including attorneys\, loan officers\, realtors\, home inspectors & housing counselors \nLearn tips about how to improve your credit. \nAsk questions to help you proceed & protect your own interests as you approach this life decision. \nA certified course recognized by MHP & MassHousing\, this workshop helps you qualify for special mortgage products. \n$50 for two adults in the same household.* Registration is nonrefundable & attendance is required at all three sessions. \nMarch sessions are scheduled: \nThursday\, March 21\, 2024 \nTuesday\, March 26\, 2024 \nThursday\, March 28\, 2024 \nAll from 6pm-9pm on Zoom. \nPlease reach out if you need reasonable accommodation due to disability or lack of technology access.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/march-first-time-homebuyer-course/2024-03-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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SUMMARY:INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION- Advanced Management 2024- CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SUPERVISION
DESCRIPTION: This is presented as a Hybrid event\, available both as a Virtual Workshop Series\, or In Person at our offices located in Easthampton! \nNow you can pick and choose topics to attend from our ADVANCED MANAGEMENT SKILLS SERIES! This certificate series is designed to invest in and promote leaders from within to secure the future of the human services in Western MA. This program will provide experienced leaders\, supervisors\, managers\, and directors with the high level trainings to gain the skills they need to succeed as they advance in the human service field! Individual sessions are now open for registration. \n  \nSession Topics include: \n\nThe Unique Role of Managing from the Middle\nPublic Speaking for Large and Small Groups\nFinancial Management Panel\nNetworking: Building Internal and External Connections\nAdvanced Employment Law\nCulturally Responsive Supervision\n\n  \nHSF Members: $100 per person per topic                           Not Yet Members: $200 per person per topic \n \n\n\n\n\nSession 2: PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR SMALL AND LARGE GROUPS \nWednesday March 6th 9am-12:30pm \nWhether you need to lead a morning team meeting\, give a presentation to your managers\, or speaking to the entire company and investors\, speaking in front of others can be nerve-racking. Learn tips and tricks to Public Speaking that can be used in all circumstances. \nPresenter: Cathy McNally \nSession 3: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PANEL \nWednesday March 13th 9am-12:30pm \nOur panel will discuss how money moves through and effects non-profit organizations. Topics to be covered include a nonprofit finance overview\, including where the money comes from\, budgeting\, and internal controls including compliance and audits. The panel will be followed by a question and answer session. \nSession 4: NETWORKING: BUILDING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS \nWednesday March 20th 9am-12:30pm \nLearning the soft skills of business etiquette and social skills can help build connections that help the success of your organizations. Gain partnership within your organization. Become an organizational ambassador as build collegial relationships in a competitive environment. \nPresenters: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis \nSession 5: ADVANCED EMPLOYMENT LAW \nWednesday March 27th 9am-12:30pm \nProtect your organization\, yourself and your team from unneeded expensive and time consuming legal issues. This information heavy session takes a deep dive into Employment Law with up to date topics that managers should know. \nPresenter: Tim Murphy \nSession 6: CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SUPERVISION \nWednesday April 3rd 9am-12:30pm \nGain an understanding of what it means to be Culturally Competent. Understand within group differences on what makes each person unique and respond respectfully to all cultures and identies in a research based management style. \nPresenters: Ysabel Garcia \n\n\n\n\n\nHSF Annual Sponsors:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/individual-registration-advanced-management-2024/2024-04-03/
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:Advanced Management Series 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \n This is presented as a Hybrid event\, available both as a Virtual Workshop Series\, or In Person at our offices located in Easthampton! \nHSF is pleased to announce our ADVANCED MANAGEMENT SKILLS SERIES! This certificate series is designed to invest in and promote leaders from within to secure the future of the human services in Western MA. This program will provide experienced leaders\, supervisors\, managers\, and directors with the high level trainings to gain the skills they need to succeed as they advance in the human service field! \nSession Topics include: \n\nThe Unique Role of Managing from the Middle\nPublic Speaking for Large and Small Groups\nFinancial Management Panel\nNetworking: Building Internal and External Connections\nAdvanced Employment Law\nCulturally Responsive Supervision\n\n  \n\n \n\nThis is a 6 part series! \n*order of sessions may change \n\n\n\nSession 1: THE UNIQUE ROLE OF MANAGING FROM THE MIDDLE \nWednesday February 28th 9am-12:30pm \nSupervisors often find themselves in the position of having to relay the needs of their team and clients up while communicating the mission and needs of the organization down. We will address what information you will communicated to you and will need to communicate to stakeholders. Learn what impact you personally can have on your work environment. \nPresenter: Will Weche \nSession 2: PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR SMALL AND LARGE GROUPS \nWednesday March 6th 9am-12:30pm \nWhether you need to lead a morning team meeting\, give a presentation to your managers\, or speaking to the entire company and investors\, speaking in front of others can be nerve-racking. Learn tips and tricks to Public Speaking that can be used in all circumstances. \nPresenter: Cathy McNally \nSession 3: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PANEL \nWednesday March 13th 9am-12:30pm \nOur panel will discuss how money moves through and effects non-profit organizations. Topics to be covered include a nonprofit finance overview\, including where the money comes from\, budgeting\, and internal controls including compliance and audits. The panel will be followed by a question and answer session. \nSession 4: NETWORKING: BUILDING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS \nWednesday March 20th 9am-12:30pm \nLearning the soft skills of business etiquette and social skills can help build connections that help the success of your organizations. Gain partnership within your organization. Become an organizational ambassador as build collegial relationships in a competitive environment. \nPresenters: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis \nSession 5: ADVANCED EMPLOYMENT LAW \nWednesday March 27th 9am-12:30pm \nProtect your organization\, yourself and your team from unneeded expensive and time consuming legal issues. This information heavy session takes a deep dive into Employment Law with up to date topics that managers should know. \nPresenter: Tim Murphy \nSession 6: CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SUPERVISION \nWednesday April 3rd 9am-12:30pm \nGain an understanding of what it means to be Culturally Competent. Understand within group differences on what makes each person unique and respond respectfully to all cultures and identies in a research based management style. \nPresenters: Ysabel Garcia \nCertificates are given out after the final session to all participants who have attended all sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n*NO makeup sessions will be allowed for this program.* \n\nHSF Annual Sponsors:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/advanced-management-series-2024/2024-04-03/
LOCATION:Human Service Forum Offices\, 203 East Street\, East Hampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
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SUMMARY:April First-Time Homebuyer Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In this Zoom webinar presented by Valley Community Development: \nGet the facts from real estate professionals\, including attorneys\, loan officers\, realtors\, home inspectors & housing counselors \nLearn tips about how to improve your credit. \nAsk questions to help you proceed & protect your own interests as you approach this life decision. \nA certified course recognized by MHP & MassHousing\, this workshop helps you qualify for special mortgage products. \n$50 for two adults in the same household.* Registration is nonrefundable & attendance is required at all three sessions. \nApril sessions are scheduled: \nMonday\, April 8 \nWednesday\, April 10 \nWednesday\, April 17 \nAll from 6pm-9pm on Zoom. \nPlease reach out if you need reasonable accommodation due to disability or lack of technology access. \nIf your income is at or below the posted incomes below\, and you live in Amherst\, Easthampton\, or Northampton\, MA\, you may be eligible to attend this class for free. Contact Donna Cabana 413-586-5855 ext. 180 to schedule a budgeting session prior to the webinar. You will need to complete a household budget\, provide pay stubs\, bank statements\, and participate in budget counseling. Residents of other towns are not eligible. \nHousehold size and maximum income: \n1 – $52\,750\, 2-$60\,250\, 3-$67\,800\, 4-$75\,300\, 5- $81\,350
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/april-first-time-homebuyer-webinar/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T180000
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SUMMARY:May First-Time Homebuyer Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:In this Zoom webinar presented by Valley Community Development: \nGet the facts from real estate professionals\, including attorneys\, loan officers\, realtors\, home inspectors & housing counselors \nLearn tips about how to improve your credit. \nAsk questions to help you proceed & protect your own interests as you approach this life decision. \nA certified course recognized by MHP & MassHousing\, this workshop helps you qualify for special mortgage products. \n$50 for two adults in the same household.* Registration is nonrefundable & attendance is required at all three sessions. \nMay sessions are scheduled: \nTuesday\, May 7 \nWednesday\, May 8 \nTuesday\, May 14 \nAll from 6pm-9pm on Zoom. \nPlease reach out if you need reasonable accommodation due to disability or lack of technology access. \nIf your income is at or below the posted incomes below\, and you live in Amherst\, Easthampton\, or Northampton\, MA\, you may be eligible to attend this class for free. Contact Donna Cabana 413-586-5855 ext. 180 to schedule a budgeting session prior to the webinar. You will need to complete a household budget\, provide pay stubs\, bank statements\, and participate in budget counseling. Residents of other towns are not eligible. \nHousehold size and maximum income: \n1 – $52\,750\, 2-$60\,250\, 3-$67\,800\, 4-$75\,300\, 5- $81\,350
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/may-first-time-homebuyer-webinar-series/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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SUMMARY:May 2024 Breakfast- Strategic Planning Needs a Redo
DESCRIPTION:Many people dread the strategic planning process for good reasons. Strategic plans are intended to help organizations improve\, and yet we use very little of what we know about change management and sustainable improvement in the strategic planning process. This results in a less engaging\, more time-consuming\, and less effective process. It doesn’t have to be this way. \nThis session will introduce participants to a more inclusive approach to starting their strategic planning. Jeff Wetherhold is a change management expert who has helped hundreds of teams make and sustain changes to improve client outcomes. Jeff will discuss how the strategic planning process changes when we approach it with a mindset of change management and improvement\, and he will share practical ways to improve existing strategic plans that he finds most organizations ignore. \n \nAbout the Presenter: \n \nJeff Wetherhold\, M.Ed.\, advises mission-driven organizations who need to see change. He is a trainer and coach with 15+ years of experience supporting hundreds of teams in making and sustaining changes to improve client outcomes. Jeff’s work focuses on the disciplines of strategic planning\, motivational interviewing\, and process improvement. \nJeff is a firm believer that it is not enough to walk clients through a change process. They deserve to learn from it\, and to build skills that they can continue to use throughout their careers. \nJeff has supported a broad range of change initiatives in the health care\, education\, community services\, and private sectors over the course of his career.  As the Co-founder and Principal at Ohia Advisors\, Jeff partners with organizations seeking to advance the health and well-being of their staff\, clients\, and communities through process improvement and strategic planning. This includes clients with national\, regional\, and local scopes of service. \nMost recently\, Jeff has founded MI for Health to provide accessible and skills-focused training and coaching in applying Motivational Interviewing to improve conversations about change with patients\, clients\, and staff. \nJeff is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and a faculty member with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement\, where he supports health care facilities in adopting evidence-based safety practices using improvement methods. He is based on Boston\, Massachusetts. \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n       \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHSF Breakfast Sponsors: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/may-2024-breakfast-making-a-strategic-plan/
LOCATION:Mount Holyoke College Willits-Hallowell Center\, 50 College Street\, South Hadley\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Teen COPER Group
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Danielle Jones LCSW\, The COPER Teen group is for teens who are struggling with eating disorders\, anxiety or with other areas of mental health. This group centers around FLIHH’s COPER model which emphasizes the importance of Connection\, Optomissiom\, Play\, Empowerment\, and Resilience. This group takes place via Zoom every 4:30pm to 5:20 pm on Tuesdays. Fee for groups is $200 for 6 sessions. Sliding scale and payment plans may be available.\nTo Register Please contact info@flihh.com
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/teen-coper-group/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T121407
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SUMMARY:Youth Career Pathways Initiative Grant 2025 Open
DESCRIPTION:MSA is thrilled to announce the return of our Youth Career Pathways Initiative\, supported by AmeriCorps’ Volunteer Generation Fund. \n\nWHAT: Matching grants up to $20\,000 that support the creation\, expansion and/or replication of promising models that better engage volunteers in youth career development programming/support OR engage youth in skill-building/career development service\nWHO: Nonprofits and Volunteer Connector Organizations\nWHEN: Applications are due Friday\, November 1\, 2024; funding runs from January 2025 – August 2025\n\n  \nYou can read the full request for proposals here. If you want to learn more about this funding opportunity\, please attend the upcoming Youth Career Pathways Initiative Grant Info Session on October 8th at 11 am. Register for the YCPI 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/youth-career-pathways-initiative-grant-2025-open/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T121408
CREATED:20241015T125452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T125452Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Concert: A Night at the Cinema
DESCRIPTION:An Enchanting Musical Journey through Iconic Movie Melodies with Billboard Charting Crossover Vocalist & Violinist of Boston String Quartet\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening as award-winning classical crossover artists Giorgia Fumanti and Blue Violin lead you on a musical journey through some of the most iconic movie melodies. Be prepared for an intimate experience that will touch your heart and soul. \nLet the flickering of over 500 candles transport you to a magical world where some of the most recognizable film songs come to life. Usher in the holiday season with the mesmerizing sounds of Giorgia Fumanti and Blue Violin as they share their passion for movie melodies in an enchanting performance that is perfect for the whole family. \nGiorgia Fumanti\, a classical crossover star and internationally acclaimed singer\, has been making headlines worldwide with her stunning voice and impressive collaborations. From performing with classical icon Jose Carreras to pop legend Michael Bolton\, Giorgia’s talent has been praised by audiences and critics alike. \nBlue Violin\, founder of the Boston String Quartet\, brings a multimedia experience to his performances\, blending original music with covers using a single violin. His virtuosity and production style have been compared to the likes of Lindsey Stirling\, David Garrett\, and 2CELLOS. With recent sold out shows across Europe and North America\, Blue Violin has performed with renowned artists such as John Mayer\, Paul Simon\, and members of Celtic Woman and Riverdance\, and even Sesame Street! \nCandlelight Concert: A Night at the Cinema will feature a mesmerizing repertoire\, including themes from modern movie classics such as “What Was I Made For” (Barbie)\, “A Million Dreams” (Greatest Showman)\, and “Pure Imagination” (Wonka); as well as classic movie melodies including themes from “Schindler’s List”\, “Footloose”\, and the Wizard of Oz (Over the Rainbow). \nWitness the transformation of iconic tunes like “Con te Partiro” and “Happy” through the unique lens of both Giorgia and Fumanti and Blue Violin\, promising an evening filled with innovation and musical surprises. \nTake part in an extraordinary night of music\, where Giorgia and Fumanti and Blue Violin take center stage\, weaving a tapestry of emotions that will linger in your hearts long after the last note has faded. Join us for Candlelight Concert: A Night at the Cinema – an experience that transcends the ordinary\, leaving you with cherished memories of a night filled with love and musical brilliance. \nIt’s more fun with the whole family\, and when you buy a family pass\, we’ll give you an extra ticket for FREE! \nThe show will be one hour 30 minutes with no intermission. Children are encouraged to attend. \nIf you would like more information please email contact@blue-violin.com \n“One of the most beautiful voices in the world” Lang Lang\,\n“What an amazing talent and voice\, a beautiful discovery” Michael Bolton\,\n“Giorgia has a clear and beautiful voice\, and it was a joy performing with her in Asian and London” Jose Carreras\,\n“Explores different ways of sparking musical interest” Boston Globe\,\n“Mature depth and musical prowess” Tower Records\,\n“Combining contemporary and classical styles” Miami Herald\,\n“A once in a lifetime experience” Peoria Journal Star\,\n“Sheer artistry” Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier\,\n“Groundbreaking and innovative” I Am Modern\,\n“Electrifying violinist” Boston Ballet
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/candlelight-concert-a-night-at-the-cinema/
LOCATION:Esther B. Griswold Theatre for the Performing Arts\, 1000 State Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Christpher Vuk":MAILTO:contact@blue-violin.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260515T121408
CREATED:20240827T181227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T124034Z
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SUMMARY:Retention: Rewards and Accountability
DESCRIPTION:People don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \nThis session is part of our Supervisory Skills Series\, available for individual registration. About the Series: \nGive new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting\, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view\, we cover theory\, soft skills\, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you\, and much much more. \n \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n          \n     \n    
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/choose-your-training-fall-2024-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T114500
DTSTAMP:20260515T121408
CREATED:20241022T154050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T154050Z
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SUMMARY:Building Resilience from Within
DESCRIPTION:A 6-week self-care series for caregivers and anyone experiencing heightened stress in their lives. Learn simple techniques to build core resilience\, balance the nervous system and deepen a healthy connection to your body. Each week we will gather online to practice shifting habituated patterns of holding stress and tune into your innate body’s wisdom. Some practices include mindfulness\, gentle movement and release\, brain and body balancing\, guided visualization and boosting the immune system.\nAll ages are welcome\, and all exercises can be done seated or standing. No experience required.\nThe program is free and open to the public. Drop-ins welcome. Registration is required.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/building-resilience-from-within/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts":MAILTO:info@jfswm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T100000
DTSTAMP:20260515T121408
CREATED:20240927T184307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T135208Z
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SUMMARY:HSF BREAKFAST: Ethical Uses of A.I.: Asking the Hard Questions
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday November 12th 7:30am- 10:00pm \nWillits Hallowell Center\, South Hadley \nHSF is happy to welcome Ankit Virimani\, international expert in the field of ethical uses of generative AI.  Ankit will be giving a brief keynote discussing advances in AI technology for use in the non-profit field and on the issues and challenges being discussed on a broad scale. You are being invited to join in a conversation to presenting him with the hard challenging questions that are your personal hesitations/stumbling blocks/fears to see if we can address them together. \nJoin us for breakfast\, insightful conversation\, and networking. Email jtingley@humanserviceforum.org for diet restrictions or other accommodations. \n$45 for HSF Members     $65 for Not Yet Members \n \n\nThank you to Our Breakfast Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n \n\n  \n  \nThank You to Our Annual Sponsors\n  \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsf-breakfast-ethical-uses-of-a-i-asking-the-hard-questions/
LOCATION:Mount Holyoke College Willits-Hallowell Center\, 50 College Street\, South Hadley\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T121408
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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 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260515T121408
CREATED:20240927T153546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T135248Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T121408
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T121408
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 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T121408
CREATED:20240905T111945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T112006Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T121408
CREATED:20250115T140640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T140640Z
UID:10005358-1737100800-1737133200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Hola.  hablamos en espanol
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hola-hablamos-en-espanol/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T121408
CREATED:20250115T135545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T135545Z
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SUMMARY:A Little Knight Music; LHS Benefit Concert for JFSWM
DESCRIPTION:A special concert at The First Church of Christ in Longmeadow featuring student-led groups from the Longmeadow High School Music Dept. to benefit Jewish Family Service’s New American Refugee Resettlement Program. \nThe concert is free and open to the public. \nDonations encouraged at the door.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/a-little-knight-music-lhs-benefit-concert-for-jfswm/
LOCATION:First Church of Christ in Longmeadow\, 763 Longmeadow Street\, Longmeadow\, MA\, 01106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts":MAILTO:info@jfswm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T121408
CREATED:20250114T161246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T162511Z
UID:10005357-1740560400-1740567600@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Ethical Uses of A.I.: Asking the Hard Questions
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday February 26th @9am \nPresented over Zoom \nHSF is happy to welcome Ankit Virimani\, international expert in the field of ethical uses of generative AI. Ankit will be giving a brief keynote discussing advances in AI technology for use in the non-profit field and on the issues and challenges being discussed on a broad scale. You are being invited to join in a conversation to presenting him with the hard challenging questions that are your personal hesitations/stumbling blocks/fears to see if we can address them together. \n(This workshop is a reschedule of HSF’s November Breakfast speaker.  All registrants of that Breakfast are auto-registered for this workshop.) \n \nHSF Members: $25 \nNot Yet Members: $50 \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/ethical-uses-of-a-i-asking-the-hard-questions/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T100000
DTSTAMP:20260515T121408
CREATED:20250121T205826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T184556Z
UID:10005372-1741159800-1741168800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:HSF Signature Breakfast- The Future of Funding
DESCRIPTION:Meet with representatives from organizations that fund projects from non-profits. Here what they look for in applications and what their priorities are when choosing where to allocate their resources. A question and answer session follows.\nBreakfast included. \n$45 HSF Members     $65 Not Yet Members \n  \nConfirmed Panel Speakers: \nMegan Burke- Community Foundation of Western Mass  \nWard  Caswell- The Beveridge Family Foundation \nMegan Moynihan- United Way Pioneer Valley \nKiley O’Meara- The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation \nVanessa Pabón-Hernandez- Women’s Fund \nMargaret Tantillo- O’Dell Women’s Center \n \nHSF Breakfast Sponsors: \n \nKyle.K.Sullivan@bbrown.com\n\n \n \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsf-signature-breakfast/
LOCATION:Mount Holyoke College Willits-Hallowell Center\, 50 College Street\, South Hadley\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T123000
DTSTAMP:20260515T121408
CREATED:20250113T171343Z
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SUMMARY:Retention: Rewards and Accountability- Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Winter 2025- Choose Your Training
DESCRIPTION:March 13 9am-12:30 pm  \npresented over Zoom \nHSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for 2025. \nGive new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting\, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view\, we cover theory\, soft skills\, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you\, and much much more. \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability 3/13/27\n\nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \n  \n \n  \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n          \n     \n    
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/choose-your-training-supervisory-skills-certificate-series-winter-2025-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T123000
DTSTAMP:20260515T121408
CREATED:20241206T174350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T133626Z
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SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for 2025. \nGive new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting\, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view\, we cover theory\, soft skills\, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you\, and much much more. \nRegister an individual who is eligible for a certificate\, or a space for your agency to send someone different to each session depending on who the topic will benefit most. \nThis series is presented virtually over Zoom. Series runs 8 consecutive weeks starting Thursday January 23rd  9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $600 for members\, $1200 for nonmembers. \n  \n \nSERIES TOPICS: \n\nLead with Influence- 1/23/25\n\nWhether they mean to or not\, each person exerts influence over others.  With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with\, leading to them influencing others positively as well. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n\nEmployment Law1 1/30/25\n\nAvoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation.  Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law\, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls\, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \n\nLeadership Communication 2/6/25\n\nThis session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others.  In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted\, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision.  Learn to avoid noise and interference\, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision 2/13/25\n\nJoin us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership\,  our organizations and the people we serve.  Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience.  We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues\, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting\, creative and connected diverse working relationships. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \n\nLiability and Benefit 2/20/25\n\nGain a better understanding of Insurance\, and how it affects you\, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have\, and might need\, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events.  Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are. \nPresented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International \n\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution 2/2 7/25\n\nThrough discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection\, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong\, cohesive\, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts\, drive unity\, and be able to address conflict when it does happen. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \n\nCyber Security 3/6/27\n\nWith the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise\, with an increased focus on social engineering\, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok.  With a focus on practical\, simple\, daily steps that one can take\, this session seeks to minimize risk to you\, your organization\, and your clients. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability 3/13/27\n\nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n          \n     \n    
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-winter-2025/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Annual Berkshire Legislative Breakfast for Disability Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Join the human services agencies of the Berkshires to help create a unified legislative agenda that addresses our collective needs. \n$25 per person. \nClick here to register \n  \nMarch 21\, 2025 \n7:30 AM – 9:00 AM \nCountry Club of Pittsfield \n639 South St\, Pittsfield\, MA 01201 \n  \nAttendees: \nSenator Paul Mark \nRep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier \nRep. Leigh Davis \nPittsfield Mayor Peter Marchetti
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/annual-berkshire-legislative-breakfast-for-disability-advocacy/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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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/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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SUMMARY:June First-Time Homebuyer Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In this Zoom webinar presented by Valley Community Development: \nGet the facts from real estate professionals including attorneys\, loan officers\, realtors\, home inspectors & housing counselors.\nLearn tips about how to improve your credit.\nAsk questions to help you proceed & protect your own interests as you approach this life decision.\nA certified course recognized by MHP & MassHousing\, this workshop helps you qualify for special mortgage products.\n$75 for two adults in the same household. Registration is nonrefundable & attendance is required at all three sessions. \nJune sessions are scheduled: \nTuesday\, June 10\nWednesday\, June 11\nMonday\, June 16 \nEach session will be hosted via a unique Zoom Webinar link 6-9 p.m. You will receive the Zoom links on the day of each session.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/june-first-time-homebuyer-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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