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SUMMARY:Immigration Protections and DEI Barriers
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/immigration-protections-and-dei-barriers/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000
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SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Spring 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  May 13th 9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $600 for members\, $1200 for nonmembers. \n \nSeries Topics and Dates: \n\nSupervising Former Peers and Establishing Healthy Boundaries- Wednesday May 13th\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\nCyber Security- Wednesday May 20th\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\nEmployment Law- Wednesday May 27th\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 June 3rd\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\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wednesday June 10th\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 Benefits- Wednesday June 17th\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; Hub International \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability – Wednesday June 24th\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\nLeadership Communication- Wednesday July 1st\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\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-spring-2026/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Circle For All
DESCRIPTION:How do you live in your Field of Peace during turbulent times? Wisdom Circle for All\nOur training and consultation series prepares individuals\, communities\, and coalitions that are strengthening their transformative work towards healing and equity-based relationships in divisive times. Come join our Wisdom Circle to cultivate a stronger sense of peace\, possibility\, healing and connection. You are invited to share space as we seek to meet one another in a field of peace and honesty. \nWhat to expect\n• Our circle keepers will share a brief insight through story\, poem\, or short video.\n• Then\, you will be given a reflection question.\n• We will take turns listening deeply to one another. \nWho is this for?\nIf you feel like this sounds nourishing to your soul\, this is for you. Wisdom Circle For All requires registration for each monthly session. \nHow to participate\n• It takes some practice and trust to get used to a circle. Most of the time\, you will be listening to others.\n• We encourage you to notice how you are moved and changed by sitting with others’ truths.\n• When it is your turn\, ask yourself: “Of all the many things I could say\, what is coming to the front?”\n–Remind yourself you do not need to say it all at one time.\n–If you keep returning\, we will come to know one another better.\n–It is good practice to share time.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/wisdom-circle-for-all-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Broadening the Lens
DESCRIPTION:Our training and consultation series prepares individuals\, communities\, and coalitions that are strengthening their transformative work towards healing and equity-based relationships in divisive times. This is our three-hour training for public health integration of racial and health equity. \nLearning-based Objectives\nBy the end of our time together\, we will have:\n• Examined a lens for understanding how the tensions within the historical foundings of our country impact us and our public health.\n• Examined the application of key racial and health equity concepts and vocabulary to public health in MA.\n• Reflected and shared how a solutions focused approach like targeted universalism has impacted public health in our lifetime. \nPlease note: If you work for Public Health in Massachusetts\, your attendance is covered by the Office of Local and Regional Health. You still need to register though\, and you can do that by emailing Amparo Cruz acruz@growinganewheart.org.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/broadening-the-lens-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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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-4/2026-05-14/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T170000
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SUMMARY:20TH ANNUAL Fair Housing & Civil Rights Conference ticket deadline
DESCRIPTION:Join the 20th annual Fair Housing & Civil Rights Conference May 27-28!2 days of workshops + a social hour + plenary speakers + and moreGet your tickets ($100) and learn more: https://fhcrconference.com/New for 2026:– Incredibly low ticket prices ($75 less than last year) thanks to a generous contribution from Massachusetts Fair Housing Center– New location at Holyoke Community CollegeThis conference is live and in person. Lunch and morning refreshments are included with your registration. Join us for the free social hour at the end of Day 1\, with refreshments\, raffles and more!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/20th-annual-fair-housing-civil-rights-conference-ticket-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Comedy Night
DESCRIPTION:Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity will host a Comedy Night in honor of Military Appreciation Month on Friday\, May 15 from 6–9:30 PM at AMVETS Post\, 754 Montgomery St\, Chicopee. Enjoy performances by Steve Nagel (Rock 102 FM) and Marty Caproni while supporting Veteran Home Preservation projects. Tickets are $25; doors open at 6 PM and the show begins at 7 PM. Sponsorships are available. Learn more at habitatspringfield.org/comedy
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/comedy-night/
LOCATION:AMVETS Post 12\, 754 Montgomery St\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000
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SUMMARY:17th Annual Jordan's Furniture Walk/Run for Adoption!
DESCRIPTION:At MARE\, we know that all children deserve a safe\, loving place to call home. However\, the reality is that in Massachusetts\, there are currently 1\,400 children and teens in foster care awaiting adoption who have no relatives or other potential adopters. \nThat’s why we’re hosting our 17th Annual Jordan’s Furniture Walk/Run for Adoption! This main event includes festivities\, food\, games\, balloons\, and family-friendly fun! Walkers and runners are invited to complete a 5k fun-run\, consisting of three loops around the course. All the funds raised from this event go towards helping children and teens in foster care find adoptive homes!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/17th-annual-jordans-furniture-walk-run-for-adoption/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange":MAILTO:anae@mareinc.org
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