HSF Signature Breakfast: Banking in Non Profit Sector & Addressing Current Challenges
2025-10-28 07:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Holyoke College Willits-Hallowell Center, 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA, United States
HSF welcomes our community partner, Liberty Bank, to talk about topics related to Banking in Non Profit Sector & Addressing Current Challenges at our next signature breakfast. Join us for networking, conversation, and a thought provoking presentation over coffee and breakfast.
$50 HSF Members $75 Not Yet Members

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Impacts of Medicaid Cuts in Western Massachusetts: The Massachusetts Health Policy Forum
2025-10-28 08:30 - 12:00
Join us Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the UMass Amherst, Fine Arts Center for a forum entitled, “Impacts of Medicaid Cuts on Western Massachusetts.” Seating is limited, so please register as soon as possible.

Medicaid cuts resulting from the passage of H.R. 1, the federal budget reconciliation act known as the “One Big Beautiful Act” will lead to an estimated 141,000 to 203,000 MassHealth members losing health care coverage. The number of uninsured will likely increase significantly and adversely impact safety net providers and others throughout the health care system. Details of this law’s impact on the Commonwealth will be followed by a deep dive panel discussion of the impact on Western Massachusetts.

A presentation of research by Kaitlyn Kenny Walsh, Vice President of Policy and Research, BCBSMA Foundation, will focus on the impact on Massachusetts federal funding regulations and policy changes. The panel on the implications for Western Massachusetts will be moderated by Audrey Shelto, President and CEO, BCBSMA Foundation and include Michael Levine, Undersecretary, MassHealth at EOHHS, Tania Barber, President and CEO, Caring Health Center, Dean Sanpei, COA, Baystate Health, and Iiana Steinhauer, Executive Director, Volunteers in Medicine.

This forum is supported by University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts. The Philip W. Johnston Massachusetts Health Policy Forum is also supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Baystate Health.

Benign vs. Cancerous: What Breast Lumps Really Mean
2025-10-28 16:00 - 17:00
Finding a breast lump can be alarming—but not all lumps are cancerous. Join Dr. Billie Borden for a discussion on the different types of breast lumps and signs to watch out for.

Trunk or Treat
2025-10-30 17:30 - 19:30
Gándara Center is partnering with Monte Marie again this year to host a Trunk or Treat Event TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 30th , from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Mont Marie facility at 36 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke. We are looking for agencies to decorate the trunks of their cars and provide candy to youth and families. We are asking trunks to arrive between 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm, so we will be ready to begin at 5:30 pm. If you are available, please register using the link below, so we will know how many trunks to expect.

https://forms.gle/BSZjqLM7jvpD1jex7

SICS National Honor Society Breast Cancer Walk
2025-11-01 08:00 - 11:00
Springfield International Charter School
Nov 1 8-11 am
We will begin with a couple of survivors sharing their stories. Featured games, raffles and vendor tables.

RSVP Cindy@eachmomentwerealive.org

Drowning in Data: Making Use (and Sense) of What You Already Have
2025-11-03 12:00 - 13:00
Nonprofits juggle a lot: programs to run, communities to serve, boards and funders to keep informed, and somewhere in the mix sits data. You have intake forms, attendance logs, survey responses (paper and online), rogue spreadsheets, CRM exports (oh my!). You’re working hard, you care deeply, and you want data to help, not weigh you down. This workshop is about throwing you a life raft. We’ll cut through the noise of overwhelming data and reframe it as something you already have (and don’t need to reinvent). No new systems or complicated dashboards, just simple tools to spot what’s getting in the way, ask sharper questions, and turn existing data into insights your team, board, and funders can use.

MMP Connects Western & Central MA
2025-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Holyoke Public Library, 250 Chestnut St, Holyoke, MA, 01040, United States
Join us for this fall’s MMP Connects! Both our Western MA region and Central MA regional partners will meet at the Holyoke Public Library to discuss the theme of Community Assets. Join us for this in-person networking opportunity, where we will map what is strongest about the mentoring movement in our local contexts and lift up the wonderful, hard work you all contribute to. We will discuss promotion of partnerships, and gather insight into desired match activities for 2026.
Agenda:
10 – 10:30 Breakfast Networking
10:30 – 11 Opening Context and our Mentoring Movement
11 – 11:45 Open Discussion
11:45 – 12 Debrief and Close
If you have any questions, email Lauren at lmccabe@massmentors.org.

Community Benefits Forums
2025-11-05 10:30 - 11:30
Baystate Health and Health New England warmly invite patients, friends, and the wider community to attend their in-person Community Benefits Forums. These forums are an opportunity to learn, share, and connect around the health needs and priorities of our local communities.Register here: https://baystatehealth.jotform.com/252875534671062

Harm Reduction in Practice
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00
First up in our Lunch & Learn Series will be Tapestry‘s Kyle Harrington sharing on Harm Reduction in Practice: Responding to a Changing Drug Supply on Wednesday, November 5 from 12-1 PM on Zoom! Open to all regional community members and partners – we hope to see you there!

Transition Resource Fair
2025-11-05 17:30 - 20:00
The popular Transition Resource Fair is coming to Greenfield High School!

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Greenfield High School
21 Barr Avenue, Greenfield, MA 01301

The Transition Resource Fair focuses on future options for high school students as they and their families plan their transition from DDS children’s services to adult services. The event provides an opportunity to meet with a roomful of specialized transition service providers, and is a free resource event open to the entire community.

Participants in the transition process are typically students 14-22, however, information about services can also be useful for younger children, as well as young adults over 22.

We respectfully request that you register for the fair so we will be prepared for the correct number of attendees; however, registration is not required. Registrations from attendees requesting Spanish interpretation are required and are due by October 21, so we can make arrangements.

Light appetizers will be available during the fair.

If you have additional questions, please email Angie Hawk, at ahawk@servicenet.org.

Starlight Clubhouse Open House
2025-11-06 16:00 - 19:00
Join us on November 6th from 4-7 pm at Star Light Clubhouse! Come see firsthand the incredible work happening in our community and learn about the positive impact we’re making together creating opportunities and working to end the stigma on mental health.Whether you’re curious about what we do or want to get involved, or become a member, we’d love to see you there!

Art in Community: Pathways to Healing & Joy
2025-11-08 13:00 - 17:30 | Amherst Unitarian Universalist Church, 121 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01004, United States
You’re Invited!

Join us for Art in Community: Pathways to Healing & Joy — a vibrant gathering of artists, neighbors, and healers celebrating resilience, creativity, and connection through art.
️ Saturday, November 8, 2025 1:00–5:30 PM Unitarian Universalist Society, 121 N. Pleasant St., Amherst, MA | Sliding scale: $0–$35 | Light refreshments provided |Childcare available upon request|️ All are welcome
✨ Featuring powerful workshops and performances by:

Magdalena Gómez – poet, storyteller, performance artist
Janet Aalfs – martial artist, poet, movement guide
Kathleen Bowen – mandala creator, Center for Biography and Art
Timna Tarr – fabric collage artist, ritual & song leader

Come to remember, create, share, and celebrate. Whether you’re an artist, a neighbor, or simply curious—this space is for you.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-in-community-pathways-to-healing-and-joy-tickets-1770555582409?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please share widely and bring a friend!
Trauma-Informed Hampshire County is a program of the Consortium
Gratitude to our sponsors: Mass Cultural Council • Greenfield Northampton Cooperative Bank • Mass General Brigham Cooley Dickinson Hospital

Community Benefits Forum
2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-13 09:00 - 10:00

Safe Passage Open House: Therapists & Behavioral Health Workers
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Safe Passage, 76 Carlon Dr, Northampton, MA, 01060, United States
Safe Passage is hosting an Open Houses for therapists and behavioral health workers — Join us to learn more about Safe Passage and our programs/services, get a tour of our office and meet folks running our programs, and learn more about how you can engage with Safe Passage and support survivors of domestic violence. We will have refreshments and light snacks available. RSVP is required at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemlOt3cnMiwUojWfP1OmwY5PvYxPOT3Yo0E72n0qWeCV6i-w/viewform?usp=dialog
Please note: This is a drop-in space and there is no expectation to stay for the entire length of the event!
If you have any questions, you can reach us at outreach@safepass.org.

Safe Passage Open House
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00
Safe Passage is hosting an Open Houses for therapists and behavioral health workers — Join Safe Passage to network and build coalition with fellow providers, learn more about Safe Passage and their programs/services, get a tour of the office and meet folks running programs, and learn more about how you can engage with Safe Passage and support survivors of domestic violence. There will be refreshments and light snacks available. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.

Protect Your Children from Lead Poisoning
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:00
Protect Your Children from Lead Poisoning – Free Community Events
Join us for one of two free community events about lead poisoning prevention! These interactive evenings will equip families with the tools to keep children safe from lead, learn simple steps to prevent exposure, connect with local resources, and identify hidden lead hazards in your home and community.

· Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM at MA Green High Performance Computing Center, 100 Bigelow St, Holyoke, MA. Register for the Holyoke event.

Presented in partnership with Square One, Massachusetts Fair Housing Center, and DPH CLPPP.

Questions? Contact Beyonca at btwiggs@publichealthwm.org

Ribbon Cutting
2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00

Advancing Health Equity in Western MA's Rural Communities
2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:15
Join us for a free webinar, Rural Realities: Advancing Health Equity in Western MA’s Rural Communities, exploring the unique challenges and strengths of rural communities across Western Massachusetts, featuring State Senator Jo Comerford, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester district, Laura Kittross, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, and Phoebe Walker, Franklin Regional Council of Governments.

Rural Realities: Advancing Health Equity in Western MA's Rural Communities
2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:15
Join us for a free webinar exploring the unique challenges and strengths of rural communities across Western Massachusetts, featuring State Senator Jo Comerford, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester district, Laura Kittross, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, and Phoebe Walker, Franklin Regional Council of Governments.

Mobile Food Bank Distribution Schedule
2025-11-15 08:00 - 17:00
Our Mobile Food Bank delivers a truck full of free fresh and non-perishable groceries from our warehouse directly to a community site for immediate distribution to residents. There are no eligibility requirements to receive food from our Mobile Food Bank. Anyone can attend.
Call our Mobile Food Bank staff at 413-419-0079 with questions and for up-to-date information on closures.

Mobile Food Bank Schedule

Holiday Gift Drive
2025-11-15 08:00 - 17:00
Amherst Survival Center holiday gift drive

Amherst Survival Center is accepting NEW children’s books, games, toys, and winter accessories for ALL ages from now until December 31st. Households with children are welcome to shop during their pantry visit throughout the month of December. Have any questions? Please reach out to Miranda.

Community Care Package Drive
2025-11-17 08:00 - 17:00
Each year, our Community Care Package Drive reminds us what kindness looks like in action. Last year, your generosity helped us bring comfort and essentials to hundreds of families across our communities.

We’re doing it again, and we need your help to keep it going.

If you’re able to donate, organize a collection, or spread the word, you’ll help us reach even more families who count on our support.

Please share this with your friends, families, workplaces, and any platforms where it can make a difference. Every box, every share, every small act matters.

Let’s move hope forward. Thank you for your help.

Girl Scout Food Drive in Honor of Juliette Gordon Low
2025-11-18 08:00 - 16:00
Collect in your town for your local pantry or drop off non-perishable items to the Girl Scout Leadership Center at 301 Kelly Way, Holyoke.
See flyer for most needed items.

Volunteers in the Valley
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:00

November Lunch & Learn 2025: Introducing Mentor Circles!
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Lunch & Learn Sessions meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 12-1pm. This is a time for folks to tune in while eating lunch. Join us to learn more about best practices, stay connected, and keep up with recent research, happenings, and tools. We welcome you as often as you can join us!
November 2025
Join us to discuss and give your input on a new series of workshops from Mass Mentoring Partnership. Mentor Circles will run every third Thursday evening of most months (dates will be adjusted if holidays interfere.) Mentor Circles are virtual, off-hours opportunities for YOUR PROGRAMS’ MENTORS to connect with other mentors, build knowledge, and practice skills related to being the best mentor you can be. Topics will vary. You are encouraged to share the Mentor Circles registration links with your mentors. Come to this Lunch and Learn to give some feedback and find out more!

Gandara Center Career Expo
2025-11-18 16:00 - 19:00
Explore Job opportunities and learn more about the agency’s work.
come in and talk to a Director / Manager regarding work life balance
day to day responsibilities for new and current employees.

Bombyx Brass Collective
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00
Bombyx Brass Collective
Pops Across the Pond

The Bombyx Brass Collective, a 35-piece semi-professional brass choir led by Music Director Juli Sansoucy, will present their first program of the season “Pops Across The Pond” twice in November. The first performance will be on Sunday, November 16, at 3 pm at the United Methodist Church in South Hadley. The concert will be repeated on Tuesday, November 18, at 7 pm at the Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity. Both concerts will benefit the Food Bank of Western Mass, with donations of any amount gratefully accepted here or at the door.
The program will feature a variety of popular and classical music, primarily by British composers, including Delius, Holst, Byrd, Walton, Boysen, and Zimmer/Fernie and will be sure to delight everyone who attends.
The Food Bank of Western Mass is one of the leading advocates in the region addressing food insecurity, tirelessly working to provide food to people when and where they need it, and to develop solutions to the drivers of hunger in our communities. Their slogan is “Together, We End Hunger”. Public Engagement Manager Cheyenne Burnham stated, “Over 123,000 people a month (on average) rely on our region’s network of food pantries and that number will continue to rise as funding for vital programs like SNAP get cut. The Food Bank is incredibly grateful to the members of our community who are dedicated to making sure people have access to nutritious food. There is an important place for joy within fundraising efforts and events like these bring people together for a common purpose rooted in care and compassion.” To learn more about the Food Bank of Western Mass, visit https://www.foodbankwma.org/.
Admission to all Bombyx Brass performances is free of charge, but donations are always gratefully accepted. All proceeds support future programming and advocacy in the community. In addition to monetary contributions, donations of non-expired dry goods will be accepted at the door.

MHA 3rd Annual Food Drive
2025-11-19 08:00 - 17:00
At MHA, we believe in the power of community support. This November, we’re hosting our 3rd annual food drive to provide essential nourishment for our participants. Your contributions can make a real difference in their lives! When: November 10 – November 24 Where: Drop-off at MHA’s Main Office at 350 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MAWhat to Donate:– Non-perishable food items (canned goods, pasta, rice)– Thanksgiving food items (non-perishable stuffing, mashed potatoes)Every little bit helps! Let’s come together to ensure everyone has access to the food and resources they need.

Food and Wellness Fair
2025-11-20 08:00 - 12:00
