Elevating Together: A Celebration of Youth, Legacy & Leadership

For more than a century, the Urban League of Springfield has expanded opportunity, strengthened families, and invested in the future of our community. This year, we invite you to join us for an inspiring evening that celebrates that legacy and the leaders helping to shape what comes next.

Elevating Together: A Celebration of Youth, Legacy & Leadership will bring together civic leaders, corporate partners, and community champions for a powerful evening of recognition, music, and community impact.

Throughout the evening we will honor outstanding leaders whose work continues to uplift and empower our community while supporting the programs that serve youth, families, and seniors across Springfield.

Transparency: A Panel on Transgender Care in Western MA

Overview

Join us for a real talk panel on transgender healthcare issues in Western MA—let’s get transparent!

Join Safe Passage on Transgender Day of Visibility for an in-person and online panel discussion diving into transgender care in Western Massachusetts. This event brings together experts in healthcare, mental health, and law, as well as and community members, to share experiences, explore challenges, and highlight progress.

Whether you’re directly impacted or want to better support trans folks in your communities, attendees with leave Transparency with a expanded understanding of the needs of trans people today. Don’t miss out on this important conversation about transparency and care in the trans community!

This event will be held in-person and livestreamed to Zoom.

UMass 5K Annual Dash & Dine

UMass Dining is excited to host the Fifteenth Annual 5K Dash & Dine on Saturday, April 25th, 2026! This event is open to both students and the community with the goal to raise funds for the Amherst Survival Center. We hope you join us for lunch immediately after the run/walk!

18th Annual Empty Bowls

Join us for the 18th Annual Empty Bowls, a beloved community tradition held during a milestone year as the Amherst Survival Center celebrates 50 years of serving our neighbors with dignity and compassion.

Spend the evening enjoying a delicious, hearty soup prepared by your favorite local restaurants while connecting with community leaders, special guest hosts, and live music. Choose a beautiful handmade bowl from hundreds generously crafted and donated by local artists — a meaningful keepsake and symbol of the collective care that has sustained our community for five decades.

Alongside comforting soups, guests will enjoy fresh bread, salad, and dessert, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available so everyone can gather at the table.

For 50 years, the Amherst Survival Center has worked to ensure no one in our community goes hungry. Today, more than 12,000 neighbors rely on our Food and Nutrition Programs each year. Every ticket purchased and every donation made at Empty Bowls helps fill empty bowls — not just for one evening, but throughout the year ahead.