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SUMMARY:Adult Family Care Virtual Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Zoom and phone details will be sent to your email address after registration. \nWHAT WILL BE DISCUSSED? \nA few of the topics that will be covered include: \n\nRequirements/Eligibility\nApproval/Application Process\nWhat to Expect\nThe supports Care Givers receive from ServiceNet (This is a team effort!)\n\nWhether you just come to listen or want to ask questions yourself\, you will have an opportunity to meet with ServiceNet staff members to learn all there is to know about the Adult Family Care program. \nTo find out more about ServiceNet’s Adult Family Care program or to apply to be a Care Giver\, please visit our webpage. \nCan’t make the Info Session? Send your questions to sara.robitaille@servicenet.org or call 413-731-4533.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/adult-family-care-virtual-info-sessions/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Grant Application Open
DESCRIPTION:We are currently accepting applications for a grant designed to support nonprofit organizations that are making a meaningful impact in Springfield. If you know of any eligible nonprofits doing great work in our community\, please encourage them to apply and share this opportunity with them. \n  \nApplication Link:\nhttps://form.jotform.com/260715177254054 \n  \nApplication Guidelines: \n– Applicants must be a registered nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) or have a fiscal sponsor.\n– The organization must serve the Springfield community.\n– Please note that organizations awarded a Community Grant in the previous year must wait one full grant cycle before applying again. \n-The 2026 grant cycle will award recipients up to a $2\,000 grant. \n– Grants must be used for capital improvement projects related to one of Rotary International’s causes\, such as the purchase of equipment\, supplies\, construction\, or other tangible improvements. \n– Grant funds may not be used for salaries\, stipends\, or general program operating costs.\n– Applicants should clearly describe the purpose of the funding and the expected outcomes.\n– Grant applications are due April 10\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m.  Applications received after the deadline will be disqualified.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/grant-application-open/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153629
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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-2026/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Leadership Communication
DESCRIPTION:This 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 \nThis workshop is part of the Supervisory Skills Workshop Series and is presented over Zoom March 25th 9am-12:30pm.  Each workshop is $150 per person for members\, $250 for nonmembers. \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-2026-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Workforce Training Fund Express Program Info Session
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/workforce-training-fun-express-program-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Dora D. Robinson Speaker Series in honor of Women’s History Month
DESCRIPTION:Westfield State University will proudly host the 3rd Annual Dora D. Robinson Speaker Series in Dever Stage\, Parenzo Hall\, in honor of Women’s History Month. This year’s distinguished guest is Regina Wallace-Jones\, a dynamic and mission-driven leader whose career spans technology\, entrepreneurship\, and public service. Regina Wallace-Jones is the CEO and President of ActBlue\, the organization established in 2004 that builds a fundraising platform for Democratic candidates\, progressive organizations\, and the small-dollar donors that support them. \nTo register visit 🔗: https://bit.ly/4b5Aswi
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/3rd-annual-dora-d-robinson-speaker-series-in-honor-of-womens-history-month/
LOCATION:Westfield State University\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:35th Annual Spaghetti Supper
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! Our 35th Annual Spaghetti Supper is scheduled for Thursday\, March 26\, 2026 from 5–7pm at the Greek Cultural Center. We hope to see you there! \nThis event plays a crucial role in helping us serve our community throughout the year and accounts for more than 10% of our annual budget. In 2025\, we served over 12\,000 unique individuals through our food assistance program\, adult education classes\, Kids’ Club program and special distributions such as our Christmas wish list
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/35th-annual-spaghetti-supper/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T173000
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SUMMARY:March Concert Series at BHMA
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire Hills Music Academy presents an inspiring evening of classical music\, community connection\, and authentic artistic expression featuring talented BHMA students and instructors. The performers include the BHMA Classical Ensemble and the “Idle Hands” piano duo\, which comprises of Tom Slowick\, an accomplished pianist and instructor at BHMA\, and Franklin Nichols\, a multi-talented BHMA musician. Free entry\, suggested donation at the door.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/march-concert-series-at-bhma/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hills Music Academy\, 48 Woodbridge St\, South Hadley\, MA\, 01075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Margarita Madness
DESCRIPTION:Mix\, mingle\, and network at our largest signature event of the year\, presented by Western Mass Heating\, Cooling & Plumbing! Enjoy an evening of tasty margaritas and vote for your favorite. Local restaurants showcase their fare and there are dozens of great raffles prizes donated by our Amherst Area Chamber Members. The premiere networking event in the region. Live Music! Food! Games! Raffle! And\, of course\, Margaritas!  \nOur featured nonprofit is Way Finders\, an affordable housing organization dedicated to bringing home stability to people across Western Massachusetts since 1972.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/margarita-madness/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T203000
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SUMMARY:Post Purchase Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve already purchased your home\, join our Homeowners Workshop and Celebration for fun-filled interactive learning and home care demonstrations from our partnering presenters. \nOur workshop includes information on: construction rehabilitation loans\, seasonal maintenance and home repair\, being green in and around your home\, weatherization\, and so much more. \nEveryone who attends receives a 65-piece tool kit and will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $100 gift card! \nRegistration required. FREE! Meets MHP Post-Purchase workshop requirement.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/post-purchase-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
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SUMMARY:Mass Landlord Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This virtual workshop includes an overview of basic residential rental property management in Massachusetts that provides an introduction to the Massachusetts laws that govern the rental relationship. Important for all owners of rental properties\, including owners of 2-4 family homes. \nTopics covered include: \n\nproper tenant screening\nrelations with tenants\nlead paint laws\ntypes of tenancies\nState Sanitary Code\nfair housing laws\nthe eviction process\nhow to deal with drug problems\n\nCertificates of completion are awarded at the end of the session; this workshop satisfies the course requirement for first-time buyers of multi-family homes.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/mass-landlord-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T183000
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CREATED:20260211T141035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T141035Z
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SUMMARY:Pickleball Tournament
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/pickleball-tournament-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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