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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/
LOCATION:MA
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Each Moment We&#039%3Bre Alive%2CInc":MAILTO:cindy@eachmomentwerealive.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20251209T152431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T152535Z
UID:10007670-1765353600-1765386000@www.humanserviceforum.org
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20251209T183627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T183740Z
UID:10007674-1765353600-1765386000@www.humanserviceforum.org
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20251209T140932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T165543Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Pioneer Valley Habitat For Humanity":MAILTO:info@pvhabitat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T150000
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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20251119T164653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T164653Z
UID:10007616-1765875600-1765882800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Catchafire and Resource Sharing
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to share that The Beveridge Foundation\, the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts\, and the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation are continuing to make Catchafire available to HSF members—at no cost! Together\, our members have already unlocked more than $1.59 million worth of support and services—absolutely free. \nHSF Executive Director Becca Coolong will show you just how easy it is to tap into this incredible resource. Catchafire isn’t just for senior leaders—it’s designed to empower everyone in our community. \nAfter the Catchafire hour\, Becca will highlight some of the most useful resources we’ve discovered\, and we invite you to share the tools and supports that have been most valuable to you. Let’s learn from one another and keep building stronger connections! \n\n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event \nAttend 1 or both sessions \nCatchafire hour 9:00am – 10:00am \nResource Sharing Hour 10:00am – 11:00am \n\n\n\n\n \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/catchafire-and-resource-sharing/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T103000
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CREATED:20250703T142353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T130504Z
UID:10007631-1766048400-1766053800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:HSF I.T. Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:A benefit for HSF members. IT professionals in Human Services — you are not alone! Join peers in a monthly roundtable discussion to connect with others who understand your work\, crowdsource solutions\, and share challenges. We are stronger together. \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  \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsf-i-t-roundtable/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20251125T184515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T114057Z
UID:10007648-1766062800-1766066400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Classical Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:December 18th: Classical Ensemble at the Red Lion Inn\, Stockbridge MA 1:00pm
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/classical-ensemble/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20251215T133015Z
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UID:10007677-1766068200-1766071800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Meeting People Where They Are to Prevent Overdose
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively conversation about The Archway Program or TAP. Funded in September 2025\, this one-year effort is designed to prevent fatal overdoses among those who are unhoused through mobile outreach efforts in rural Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. Moderated by Kristen Cuddy-Pease\, Program Associate and TAP Program Manager of the Opioid Task Force\, TAP partners such as the Community Health Center of Franklin County\, the North Quabbin Community Coalition/North Quabbin Recovery Center\, Tapestry\, and the Wildflower Alliance\, will share information about their activities to serve those living in the rough. This is part of the 2025-2026 CONNECT Education & Training Series. For more information\, please contact Nicole St. Hilaire\, Outreach Manager for CONNECT\, Opioid Task Force at nicole@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/meeting-people-where-they-are-to-prevent-overdose/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tapestry Health":MAILTO:events@tapestryhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20251216T153753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T153820Z
UID:10007681-1766253600-1766264400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Celebration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/winter-solstice-celebration/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20251209T164130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T164658Z
UID:10007672-1766390400-1766422800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:South End Community Center Holiday Programming
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\nScreenshot
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/south-end-holiday-programming/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20251202T135120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T135156Z
UID:10007661-1766410200-1766417400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Home Dedication
DESCRIPTION:HOLYOKE – Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) will host a dedication celebrating the completion of its newest home and the collaboration that made it all possible. \nGSHFH partnered with Holyoke Housing Authority (HHA) and the University of Massachusetts (UMass) DesignBuild program to make one local couple’s dream come true. HHA donated a plot of land on Chestnut Street. Greater Springfield Habitat prepared the site and built the foundation. UMass DesignBuild professors and students designed and constructed the modular home\, and oversaw delivery to the Holyoke site. GSHFH will soon sell the new home to Pedro and his wife Damaris\, longtime Holyoke residents. \n“This is a great collaboration to give the students practical\, hands-on experience\, and for Habitat to provide a home to a family that might not have qualified for one of our traditionally built homes\,” said Aimee Giroux\, GSHFH executive director. “Family size is one of many factors taken into consideration when building our homes and partnering with the future buyer. There is a need for affordable housing to benefit a variety of family sizes; not everyone needs three or four bedrooms. This project helps us to be able to make that happen.” \nThe design of the 575-square-foot modular home emphasizes energy efficiency via highly-insulated and air-sealed exterior assemblies\, triple-glazed windows\, all-electric appliances/utilities\, and low-embodied carbon building materials\, such as wood fiber\, hemp\, and straw\, said Ben Leinfelder\, construction manager of this year’s DesignBuild project and an alumnus of the program. \nThe UMass DesignBuild team conceived the home in spring. Construction commenced in the summer and the house was delivered in November. \nPedro\, who is retired\, attended every info HHA session\, and submitted the necessary forms two days after the application cycle opened. He and his wife currently live in a one-bedroom apartment and have complained about their unfriendly neighbors who they say makes their everyday life unenjoyable. Pedro and Damaris don’t have children together\, but have a large blended family. Pedro has two daughters from a previous relationship and seven grandchildren. Damaris has three children and five grandchildren. \nGSHFH is a housing ministry dedicated to strengthening communities by empowering low-income families to change their lives and the lives of future generations through homeownership and home repair opportunities. This is accomplished by working in partnership with diverse people\, from all walks of life\, to build and repair simple\, decent\, affordable housing. Habitat’s mission to provide homeownership opportunities to low-income families is unique as it requires partner families to work alongside the community that is reaching out to help them. GSHFH has helped roughly 100 local families realize their dream of homeownership over the last 38 years. \n  \nFollowing the ceremony will be a tour of the house and a reception. Street parking is available. \nFor more information\, contact Olga Callirgos\, Homeowner Programs coordinator\, at callirgos@habitatspringfield.org or (413) 739-5503 x1003.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/home-dedication/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20251209T154442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T165447Z
UID:10007671-1767430800-1767439800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:South End Community Center Winter  Basketball
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/winter-itty-bitty-basketball/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20251209T165758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T165758Z
UID:10007673-1767600000-1767632400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:South End Community Center Discovery Zone
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/south-end-community-center-discovery-zone/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T114500
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20260105T125137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T112749Z
UID:10007715-1767783600-1767786300@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Building Resilience from Within
DESCRIPTION:Our popular six-week virtual 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. \nThe free program takes place on Zoom\, is open to all\, and no experience is required. To ensure accessibility\, all exercises can be done seated or standing and every session is recorded so participants can watch or rewatch at their convenience. \nPrior to the first class\, a Zoom link will be sent to everyone who registers.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/building-resilience-from-within-4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts":MAILTO:info@jfswm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20251103T124635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T150431Z
UID:10007593-1767790800-1767794400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Mind\, Body and Spirit Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/136524/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20251202T160034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T113927Z
UID:10007665-1767873600-1767888000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Voices\, Visions & Unusual Beliefs Intensive Overview
DESCRIPTION:Online via Zoom\nThursday January 8th\, 2026\n12-4pm Eastern Time (11am-3pm Central\, 10am-2pm Mountain\, 9am-1pm Pacific) \n\n\n\nLearn new ways of supporting people through the experience of hearing voices\, seeing visions\, or unusual beliefs.\n\n\n\nOne in 10 people will hear voices at some time during their adult lives\, yet these experiences are still deeply marginalized in the modern day United States. About 80-90% of experiences are connected to life adversity\, trauma and grief. Many experiences are also connected to cultural or spiritual factors. \nThis overview will provide an introduction to new ways of understanding and working with voices and visions\, based on the Hearing Voices approach. Trainers will cover factors that can influence voice-hearing\, and explore a range of coping strategies that experiencers use (beyond pharmaceutical interventions).
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/voices-visions-unusual-beliefs-intensive-overview/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20251216T152431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T152431Z
UID:10007680-1767952800-1767956400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Peer Grief Support
DESCRIPTION:Direct Service Providers (DSPs) working in the overdose crisis experience trauma as well as individual and collective grief due to the loss of clients\, coworkers\, friends and community. SADOD (Support After Death by Overdose) DSP program was created out of a need to offer grief support to the workforce impacted by substance use loss/suicide. SADOD’s DSP programming serves the community of providers such as recovery coaches\, harm reduction staff\, nurses\, residential\, MOUD program staff and more\, by way of providing free monthly peer grief support groups and workshops via zoom. SADOD’s DSP workshops are developed and facilitated by DSP peers\, covering topics related to grief /loss & resiliency while providing peers an opportunity to discuss these topics in community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSADOD also provides free peer grief services to the general community offering 1:1 peer grief support as well as specialty virtual and in person peer grief support groups. Learn about all of SADOD’s community peer grief services which may be supportive resources for your loved ones\, co-workers/staff and communities you are working with who might be grieving. You will be provided with information on how the DSP program can work with your organization\, as well as the referral processes for the 1:1 peer grief services for the general community.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/peer-grief-support/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20251219T173310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T173432Z
UID:10007706-1767960000-1767960000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:The Odds Are Changing: Online Casino Gambling and the Rising Risk of Harm
DESCRIPTION:Online sports betting became legal in Massachusetts in 2023\, and now the Legislature is considering a bill (H4431) to legalize internet casino gambling—also known as “iGambling” or “iGaming”. What would more options for 24/7 gambling mean to the public health of our communities? Speakers include Mark Gottlieb of Northeastern Law’s Public Health Advocacy Institute\, Samantha Hamilton from PHIWM\, Victor Ortiz from the MA Dept. of Public Health Office of Problem Gambling\, and State Representative Lindsay Sabadosa. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions during a live Q&A.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/the-odds-are-changing-online-casino-gambling-and-the-rising-risk-of-harm/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20251216T154409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T154440Z
UID:10007682-1767972600-1767978000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:System Navigation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/system-navigation-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090050
CREATED:20260106T123743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T123743Z
UID:10007777-1768035600-1768053600@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:First-time homebuyer workshop
DESCRIPTION:January 10 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm\n$75\n\n\n\n\nBecome 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 VIRTUAL workshop: \nSaturdays\, 9am-2pm\nJanuary 10 and 17 \nCost of the workshop is $75 per household\, nonrefundable.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/first-time-homebuyer-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090051
CREATED:20260106T121155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T121502Z
UID:10007775-1768039200-1768046400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY SYRINGE PICK UP - HOLYOKE
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/community-syringe-pick-up-holyoke/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tapestry Health":MAILTO:events@tapestryhealth.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090051
CREATED:20251216T152003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T152003Z
UID:10007679-1768298400-1768302000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Peer Grief Support: COSA
DESCRIPTION:Direct Service Providers (DSPs) working in the overdose crisis experience trauma as well as individual and collective grief due to the loss of clients\, coworkers\, friends and community. SADOD (Support After Death by Overdose) DSP program was created out of a need to offer grief support to the workforce impacted by substance use loss/suicide. SADOD’s DSP programming serves the community of providers such as recovery coaches\, harm reduction staff\, nurses\, residential\, MOUD program staff and more\, by way of providing free monthly peer grief support groups and workshops via zoom. SADOD’s DSP workshops are developed and facilitated by DSP peers\, covering topics related to grief /loss & resiliency while providing peers an opportunity to discuss these topics in community. \n\nSADOD also provides free peer grief services to the general community offering 1:1 peer grief support as well as specialty virtual and in person peer grief support groups. Learn about all of SADOD’s community peer grief services which may be supportive resources for your loved ones\, co-workers/staff and communities you are working with who might be grieving. You will be provided with information on how the DSP program can work with your organization\, as well as the referral processes for the 1:1 peer grief services for the general community.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/peer-grief-support-cosa/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090051
CREATED:20260113T190019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T190036Z
UID:10007789-1768384800-1768392000@www.humanserviceforum.org
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. \nCome 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. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/wisdom-circle-for-all/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090051
CREATED:20260113T190248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T190248Z
UID:10007790-1768388400-1768399200@www.humanserviceforum.org
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. \nThis is our three-hour training for public health integration of racial and health equity.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/broadening-the-lens/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Untitled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090051
CREATED:20260106T125815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T150757Z
UID:10007780-1768411800-1768419000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Community Vision Board Event 2026
DESCRIPTION:Community Vision Board Event 2026\n\n\nFor the third year in a row\, we are coming together to pause\, reflect\, and intentionally envision the future we want to build together as a community.\n\n\nThis annual Community Vision Board Event has become a meaningful space where community members\, families\, partners\, and staff gather to honor what we’ve learned\, name what our community needs\, and co-create shared priorities for the year ahead. Through guided reflection\, vision boards\, and collective conversation\, we will shape our path into 2026.\n\n\n Wednesday\, January 14th\, 2025\n 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM\n Tower Square – Suite 220\nSpringfield\, MA 01105\n\n\n Materials will be provided  Light refreshments\n\n\n RSVP is encouraged so we can plan accordingly.\n\n\nCome imagine\, create\, and collaborate with us.\nWhen we come together with intention year after year\, meaningful impact follows.\n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/community-vision-board-event-2026/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/vision.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090051
CREATED:20260113T143410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T143410Z
UID:10007798-1768413600-1768417200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Eureka! Information Session
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/eureka-information-session/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090051
CREATED:20260106T113831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T113926Z
UID:10007774-1768413600-1768419000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Living A New Day (L.A.N.D.)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/living-a-new-day-l-a-n-d/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Each Moment We&#039%3Bre Alive%2CInc":MAILTO:cindy@eachmomentwerealive.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090051
CREATED:20260113T141256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T141256Z
UID:10007796-1768464000-1768496400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Holyoke Leads\, Holyoke Works
DESCRIPTION:HOLYOKE RESIDENTS: \nREADY TO LEVEL UP? \nWE’RE HERE TO HELP! \n  \nHolyoke Leads\, Holyoke Works is a FREE employment readiness program designed to help you grow\, change\, and improve your life through classes and training – plus a year of free support and services. \n\nHERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GAIN \n\nConfidence to tackle challenges head-on\nBasic computer skills to become more work ready\nPractical financial skills to manage your money and plan for the future\nInterview techniques that’ll help you ace your next opportunity\nJob placement support to find the right fit or level up to a better position\n\nEntrepreneurial orientation on how to start your own business \nWHEN YOU COMPLETE THE PROGRAM\, YOU’LL RECEIVE: \n  \n\nA FREE Chromebook to help you stay connected\n$150 to support your start\nNetworking opportunities to connect with local employers\nA clear\, actionable path to a brighter future\n\n  \n  \nRegistration deadline is January 15!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/holyoke-leads-holyoke-works/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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