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SUMMARY:HSF Virtual HR Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Open to HSF Members. Join us for a monthly discussion with fellow HR professionals from human service organizations. Connect with others doing similar work\, share challenges\, and explore solutions. We are stronger together. \n  \nGet updates on any Roundtables by registering here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3s7thg3 \n  \nIf you have not previously attended\, or are not registered please contact Jeff Tingley for more information. \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsf-virtual-hr-roundtable-3/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event
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SUMMARY:AI for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:COSA is pleased to invite you to our upcoming session\, Intro to AI for Businesses and Nonprofits\, where we will explore how to transition artificial intelligence from a tech concept into a practical tool for our daily work. This session is designed to demystify how AI can support our missions – specifically by streamlining outreach\, enhancing data analysis\, and simplifying administrative tasks – while keeping our professional standards front and center. We will also prioritize a meaningful discussion on the ethical side of tech\, covering essential topics like data privacy\, bias\, and responsible implementation. Whether you’re looking to boost productivity or simply want a clearer understanding of these emerging tools\, we hope you’ll join us to learn how we can adopt AI thoughtfully and strategically to amplify our impact. \n  \nTuesday\, March 10th at 10am-11am on Zoom.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/ai-for-nonprofits/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T203000
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SUMMARY:Credit Success Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether you want to buy a house or a car\, pay off your student loan debt\, or understand how to build your credit\, Way Finders is here to help. \nOur Credit Success Workshop provides the tools you need to reach your financial goals. Learn directly from a Way Finders’ certified counselor through interactive and engaging activities. After you complete your workshop\, you will have the opportunity to meet with a HUD-certified housing counselor to discuss your individual goals. \nThere is a $10 fee to reserve your seat for the workshop. This fee will be refunded upon workshop completion. \nWay Finders is dedicated to assisting low-to-moderate income clients achieve financial stability and success. You will not be turned away for inability to pay. \nTo request a one-time time waiver please contact our support department at homeownership@wayfinders.org or 413-233-1621.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/credit-success-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T211237
CREATED:20260224T201324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T201324Z
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SUMMARY:Undoing Racism Community Organizing Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/undoing-racism-community-organizing-training/2026-03-10/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T211237
CREATED:20251218T162528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162407Z
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SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:Give 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 transition from peer to supervisor\, 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 over Zoom. Series runs 8 consecutive weeks starting  February 4th 9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $600 for members\, $1200 for nonmembers. \n \nSeries Topics: \n\nSupervising Former Peers and Establishing Healthy Boundaries- Wednesday February 4th\n\nThis training equips internally promoted leaders with the tools to successfully manage former peers while fostering trust\, accountability\, and healthy team dynamics. Leaders will explore the psychological and practical aspects of  transitioning into authority roles\, develop strategies for setting and enforcing boundaries\, refine their leadership identity\, and enhance their communication and feedback techniques. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n\nEmployment Law- Wednesday February 11th \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\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution- Wednesday February 18th\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- Wednesday February 25th \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 – Wednesday March 4th\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\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wednesday March 11th\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- Thursday March 19th\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\nLeadership Communication- Wednesday March 25th\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  \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-winter-2026/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 \nThis workshop is part of the Supervisory Skills Workshop Series and is presented over Zoom March 11th 9am-12:30pm.  Each workshop is $150 per person for members\, $250 for nonmembers. \n \nOther Series Topics and Dates: \n\nLiability and Benefit- Thursday March 19th\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\nLeadership Communication- Wednesday March 25th\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  \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-winter-2026-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T170000
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SUMMARY:Undoing Racism Community Organizing Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/undoing-racism-community-organizing-training/2026-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T180000
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SUMMARY:Woven Together: Intergenerational Village Quilt Project
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/woven-together-intergenerational-village-quilt-project/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T100000
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SUMMARY:Leaders Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Leaders Lounge—a free\, informal monthly meetup on the second Thursday of every month for nonprofit leaders and community builders. \nHosted by United Way of Pioneer Valley’s Community Leadership Connect\, it’s a space to share ideas\, test solutions\, and learn of best practices. All are welcome to join the conversation! \nCome as you are to connect\, grow\, and recharge in a welcoming\, relaxed atmosphere. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/leaders-lounge-4/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:United Way of Pioneer Valley\, 1441 Main Street\, Suite 137\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T211237
CREATED:20260224T201324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T201324Z
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SUMMARY:Undoing Racism Community Organizing Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/undoing-racism-community-organizing-training/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T211237
CREATED:20260224T205457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T205457Z
UID:10007873-1773334800-1773334800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Strengths and Vulnerabilities of the Young Adult Brain
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Frances Jensen ’78\, acclaimed author of The Teenage Brain\, will speak at a Presidential Colloquium on Thursday\, March 12 at 5 p.m. in Sage Hall. \nJensen is the Arthur Knight Asbury\, MD\, Professor of Neurology and Chair of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania\, and co-director of the Penn Translational Neuroscience Center. An internationally recognized neuroscientist\, her research focuses on the mechanisms of epilepsy and its interaction with other neurological conditions\, including autism and dementia. She has authored more than 175 scientific publications in these fields. \nA recipient of the Smith Medal in 2020\, Jensen is also a leading expert in adolescent brain development—its unique strengths and vulnerabilities—and the implications for medical care\, education\, and social policy affecting teenagers and young adults. Jensen’s New York Times bestselling book The Teenage Brain has been translated into more than 30 languages worldwide. \nDuring her talk\, Jensen will share the latest research on the adolescent and young adult brain\, exploring how emerging societal forces—including artificial intelligence\, the proliferation of social media\, cannabis legalization\, and the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic—are shaping brain development and behavior. \nJensen graduated from Smith in 1978 before attending Cornell Medical College and obtaining her neurology residency training at the Harvard Longwood Neurology Residency Program. \nDr. Jensen’s presentation will be open to the public. It will not be recorded or livestreamed.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/strengths-and-vulnerabilities-of-the-young-adult-brain/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Risk
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the “Let’s Talk Risk!” For A Parent/Guardian Workshop Series!\n\n\nBeat the Odds invites all parents and guardians to participate in our engaging Problem Gambling Awareness Workshops this March.\n\n\nThis series is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to protect and support your youth while fostering a stronger\, informed community.\n\n\nWorkshop Series Details:\nMarch 12\, 2026 – 5:30 – 7:30 PM 65 Lincoln St.\, Springfield\nMarch 16\, 2026 – 5:30 – 7:00 PM 136 Surrey Rd.\, Springfield\nMarch 19\, 2026 – 5:30 – 7:00 PM Location TBD\n\n\nWhy Attend?\nThese workshops will provide valuable insights into understanding gambling risks\, how to identify signs of problem gambling\, and ways to foster open conversations with your children.\n\n\nWe are proud to partner with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, the Massachusetts Office of Problem Gambling Services\, and our partner organizations New North Citizen’s Council and South End Community Center\, dedicated to youth well-being.\n\n\nWe can Beat The Odds for our youth!!!\n\n\nRegister today by scanning the QR code on the graphic or visiting: https://rcgd.org/8esMWG or link in bio.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/lets-talk-risk/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T140000
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CREATED:20260223T182221Z
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UID:10007865-1773478800-1773496800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:First Time Homebuyer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Become a certified first-time homebuyer with Way Finders! Learn from local real estate professionals about the homebuying process. \nThe course covers finding\, financing\, purchasing\, and maintaining a home. Participants receive a certificate of completion that is necessary to access several down payment assistance programs and special mortgage products. \nThis is a two-part IN PERSON workshop: \nSaturdays\, 9am-2pm\nMarch 14 and 21 \nCost of the workshop is $75 per household\, nonrefundable.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/first-time-homebuyer-workshop-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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