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SUMMARY:Shop Small Give Big
DESCRIPTION:Not sure what to gift? Is it difficult to find local products to gift this holiday season? \nWe’ve got your solution! Download Your FREE holiday gift guide by Feel Good Shop Local and get inspired with all the amazing locally made and curated gift ideas for loved ones\, friends\, coworkers and more! \n  \nUse code EMWA10 at checkout and 10% donation comes to Each Moment We’re Alive\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShop ONLINE or Join IN PERSON \nfor the Annual Holiday SIP & SHOP \nMonday\, December 8 4:40 – 7:30 PM \nMercedes-Benz of Springfield
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/shop-small-give-big/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Each Moment We&#039%3Bre Alive%2CInc":MAILTO:cindy@eachmomentwerealive.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T170000
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SUMMARY:CHD Cancer House of Hope Luminaria
DESCRIPTION:This holiday season\, we invite you to join us for a special evening of remembrance\, celebration\, and hope\, as we honor loved ones whose lives have been touched by cancer—whether they are being remembered\, currently in treatment\, or in remission and recovery. \nJoin us on December 8 as 1\,000 luminaries are lit in their honor\, creating a beautiful\, glowing tribute that reflects the love\, strength\, and resilience of our community. \nLuminaria will be open to the public and on display from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Event parking is available at the Senior Center located at 128 Park Street\, West Springfield. \nDecember 8\, 2025\n\n5:00 p.m. – Lighting Ceremony\nWest Springfield Town Common\n\nBe part of this meaningful tradition and help shine a light for those affected by cancer. \n*Inclement weather date will be December 9. \nBuy Your Luminaries\nLuminaries can be purchased with a personalized dedication to your loved one(s) for $10. Click here to purchase luminaries. \n\nThe deadline to purchase luminaries online is Thursday\, December 4 at midnight.\nClick here to download the Luminary Order Form. The deadline for sending us the order form and check is Friday\, December 5.\nYou will be able to purchase luminaries on the day of the event.\n\nBy participating on December 8\, you are making a significant impact in the lives of people right here in our community receive free cancer support services including counseling\, support groups\, relaxation\, and wellness therapies\, including oncology-certified massage\, Reiki\, yoga\, art therapy\, a wig boutique\, and post-mastectomy bra fittings – all from a place where they are offered friendship\, connection\, and support\, at no cost to them.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/chd-cancer-house-of-hope-luminaria/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Legislators & Cookies
DESCRIPTION:It’s the perfect winter bake-ation!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, December 9th | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM IN PERSON: Hadley Public Library\nWrap up 2025 with a sweet and strategic COSA meeting!\nJoin us in person at the Hadley Public Library for an informative session on nonprofit legislative advocacy. This is your chance to learn the ins and outs of effectively engaging with state and federal legislative offices.\n\nWhat you’ll gain:\n\n\n\nA peek into the general timeline and key actions for the legislative year. \n\n\nExpert advice on how and when to advocate for essential legislation and budget line items. \n\n\nA direct Q&A opportunity with legislators and/or their staff. \n\n\nTime to network and catch up with your nonprofit and social service colleagues from all across the Valley.  \n\n\n\nSweeten the Deal: Please bring a batch of your favorite cookies to share! Light refreshments will also be provided.\n\nConfirmed presenters include:\n\n\n\nState Senator Jo Comerford – Hampshire\, Franklin\, Worcester District \n\n\nState Representative Homar Gómez – 2nd Hampshire District \n\n\nState Representative Lindsay Sabadosa – 1st Hampshire District \n\n\nLily Stowe-Alekman\, Staff Director for the Office of State Representative Mindy Domb – 3rd Hampshire District
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/legislators-cookies-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T180000
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SUMMARY:Mindful Holidays: Navigating the Season
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Holidays Navigating the Season: Prioritizing Your Well-Being During the Holidays\n\nTue\, Dec 09 \nNavigating the Season: Prioritizing Your Well-Being During the Holidays A supportive and insightful event designed to help you embrace the joy of the holidays while protecting your health and peace of mind.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/mindful-holidays-navigating-the-season/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Each Moment We&#039%3Bre Alive%2CInc":MAILTO:cindy@eachmomentwerealive.net
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SUMMARY:WIC Toy & Diaper Drive
DESCRIPTION:WIC Toy & Diaper Drive \nOur WIC program is conducting a toy and diaper drive this season to benefit Springfield North WIC infants and children. We are accepting toys through December 16th! \nYou can drop off items here: \nEast Forest Park Library \n136 Surrey Rd\, Springfield \nWest Springfield Town Hall \n26 Central St \nOr drop off items at our 3 WIC sites: \n1985 Main St\, Springfield \n281 Cottage St\, Springfield \n425 Union St.\, Level D\, West Springfield
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/wic-toy-diaper-drive/2025-12-10/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tapestry Health":MAILTO:events@tapestryhealth.org
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SUMMARY:Toy Drive to Benefit SquareOne
DESCRIPTION:FITNESS FIRST CALLING ALL TOYS!!!!!!!! There is no better way to work your heart muscle than giving to others! Be sure to donate a toy Now – December 17 by our Christmas Tree (near the front desk). Each year our goal is to donate over 200+ toys to Square One! We have a long way to go\, and we need your help! Donate. Donate. Donate. Donate. Every child deserves a special toy during the holiday season!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/toy-drive-to-benefit-squareone/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T080000
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SUMMARY:Winter Session Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:Registration for our winter session is officially open! Classes start Jan. 6 and run until Feb. 28. View the full class catalog and register: https://hubs.la/Q03VsSwQ0\n\n\nThese social and recreational classes are open to people of ALL abilities\, from age 3 through adulthood\, with a focus on making them inclusive and accessible for everyone. Classes include interests like performing arts\, gaming\, movement\, and more. All age ranges are suggestions.\n\n\nWinter membership also gets you FREE entry to our special event nights. This session we have a Holiday Party\, Movie Night\, and Pal-entine’s Karaoke Party (all are open to the public/non-members for $10 each).
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/winter-session-registration-open/2025-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Pioneer Valley Habitat For Humanity - 2025 Gingerbread Build - build at home!
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 13th annual Gingerbread Build\, a week-long build-at-home event with a public award ceremony! By building small (gingerbread) homes from the comfort of YOUR home\, you’re supporting the construction of real homes with low income families in Hampshire & Franklin counties. \nThere are also two fundraising awards for the team that raises the most money and the team with the greatest number of donors. Generous donors will match all team fundraising dollars 1:1 up to $6\,000. Last year\, teams and matching dollars totaled over $10\,000; you and your team can help grow that number this year! \nOther important event details: \n– For a donation of $100\, register your team by Thursday December 4th.\n– Gingerbread kits will be available on distribution day\, Saturday December 6th. We will supply the six gingerbread house walls and roof pieces and a bag of frosting mortar\, you add any other building materials you wish.\n– You must use all six pieces of gingerbread we supply to be entered in the contest. Your team’s collective imagination is the only limit when it comes to decorating your masterpiece.\n– Submit 3 photos to gingerbread@pvhabitat.org by midnight Thursday December 11th. Include your team name in the submission photos but no personal information (photos will be posted on Facebook).\n– There will be a public zoom award ceremony on Saturday December 13th – RSVP today! Esteemed celebrity judges will host and award prizes in each of the categories listed above
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/pioneer-valley-habitat-for-humanity-2025-gingerbread-build-build-at-home/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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SUMMARY:Public Policy Forum - Elizabeth LaMontagne
DESCRIPTION:Please join MNN to hear from Elizabeth LaMontagne\, Chief Operating Officer of MassHealth within the Executive Office of Health & Human Services\, to learn about the new federal work requirements for Medicaid\, particularly as they relate to working with nonprofits\, as well as other changes to MassHealth resulting from H.R.1\, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”.\n\n\nElizabeth LaMontagne oversees Medicaid eligibility policy and implementation\, daily enrollment operations\, and the rollout of major system initiatives and policy changes. MassHealth\, the state’s combined Medicaid and CHIP program\, provides health coverage to approximately two million Massachusetts residents.\n\n\nThursday\, December 11\, 2025\n\n2:00-3:00 PM\nOnline\n\n \nCost: FREE to MNN Members\, $20 for Nonmembers (learn more about MNN membership here)\n \nYou will receive a link to the Zoom meeting before the event. A recording will be shared after the program.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/public-policy-forum-elizabeth-lamontagne/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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