Academy for Small Business
2024-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)

Community Care Package Drive
2024-10-02 08:00 - 17:00

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls
2024-10-02 13:00 - 15:00
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls
In person at Bernardston Senior Center, Bernardston, MA
Teaches practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and explores medical, behavioral, and environmental risk factors for falls, stressing the importance of developing an exercise plan.
Wednesdays, October 2–November 20, 1–3 p.m.

Hearing Loss and the Alzheimer's Disease Connection
2024-10-02 14:30 - 15:30
Hearing loss may be an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Join audiologists Jeanne Coburn, Au.D., CCC-A/S; Lauren Linton, Au.D.. CCC-A; and Kirsten Petrarca, Au.D., CCC-A; Baystate Rehabilitation Care, for a discussion about hearing loss as a risk factor that may impact other thinking and memory systems. Topics also covered will be treating hearing loss with the use of hearing aids and cochlear implants.

Facilitating Racial Equity in the Workplace!
2024-10-02 15:00 - 16:30
5 WEEK SERIES: Every Wednesday in October from 3:00pm-4:30pm
(10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, & 10/30)

Join us for an insightful event on Facilitating Racial Equity in the Workplace!
Are you looking to create a more inclusive and diverse work environment? This online series is perfect for you! Learn practical strategies and tools to promote racial equity in your workplace.

Shaped By Service Portrait Emulsion Class
2024-10-05 14:00 - 16:00

Cornhole Charity Fundraiser
2024-10-06 12:00 - 17:00
Please join ‘Each Moment We’re Alive’ for an afternoon fundraiser on Sunday, October 6. TWO Brackets – Competitive & Social Cash Prizes for both brackets.The event, hosted by Gary Rome Hyundai. Organized by SSS cornholeRegistration opens 8/1/2024All proceeds will benefit educational and support & survivorship programs for cancer survivors through ‘Each Moment We’re Alive’. There will be a food truck available on site.

Barks and Brews
2024-10-06 13:00 - 16:00
Say hello to fall and unleash your inner party animal at Dakin’s signature event, Barks & Brews at Easthampton’s Fort Hill Brewery!
Barks & Brews is an outdoor event for humans (21+) and their canine companions.
No dog? No problem. Enjoy vendors, beer, food trucks, canine activities, treats, and more beer! Take your BFF (human or canine) for an afternoon of dogs, food, and fun!
VIP Hour – 12-1 pmGeneral admission – 1-4 pm
THIS EVENT IS EXPECTED TO SELL OUT – Secure your tickets online now: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/barks-brews-tickets…
General admission (early bird): $25 (prices increase to $35 on September 1st)
VIP admission (early bird): $65 (prices increase to $75 on September 1st)
General admission includes entry to Barks & Brews from 1 pm-4 pm and a complimentary beer.
VIP admission includes entry to Barks & Brews with special on-site parking, an exclusive preview hour from 12 pm – 1 pm, hors d’oeuvres served during the preview hour, a complimentary beer, and an event t-shirt.

Diabetes Self-Management
2024-10-08 18:00 - 20:30
Diabetes Self-Management
Live video conference
For adults with pre-diabetes or diabetes or their caregivers, this workshop teaches the basics of balancing medication, diet and exercise, techniques to deal with hyper/hypoglycemia and meal planning, stress reduction, and more.
Tuesdays, October 8–November 19, 6–8:30 p.m.

Living Well with Persistent Pain
2024-10-10 10:00 - 12:30
Living Well with Persistent Pain
Live video conference

Provides information and practical skills that build self-confidence and help participants assume an active role in managing problems specific to chronic pain, including fatigue, frustration, and poor sleep.
Thursdays, October 10–November 21, 10–12:30 p.m.

Annual Art Show
2024-10-10 16:00 - 19:00
ServiceNet’s second annual art show for mental health and wellbeing.
When: Thursday, October 10, 4-7 p.m.
Where: ServiceNet’s Main Administrative Building
21 Olander Drive, Northampton, MA 01060
Showcasing the artwork of more than 30 ServiceNet community members, this event celebrates creativity and highlights how art can be a powerful way to express emotions and connect deeply with the world around us.
The reception will feature delicious food from ServiceNet’s Rooster Café, live music, raffles, and much more.
The evening will also mark the official launch of our 2024 fall fundraising campaign, “Together, We Thrive.”

Lymph Node Surgery for Breast Cancer
2024-10-10 18:00 - 19:00
When breast cancer is diagnosed, it’s important to get as much information as possible. To help find out where and if the cancer has spread, lymph nodes can be removed and checked and, in some cases, more lymph nodes may be removed. Join Dr. Holly Mason, Breast Surgeon, Chief of Breast Surgery, Baystate Surgical Oncology & Breast Specialists, for a discussion about lymph node surgery when diagnosing and treating breast cancer.

60th Anniversary Celebration
2024-10-10 18:00 - 21:00

Every Brilliant Thing
2024-10-10 19:30 - 21:30
A hilarious and heartbreaking play by Duncan Macmillan, with Jonny Donahoe. Directed by Joshua Prouser.Featuring Brian Rucci.
“You’re six years old. Mum’s in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything that’s worth living for. 1. Ice cream. 2. Kung Fu movies. 3. Burning things. 4. Laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose. 5. Construction cranes. 6. Me. You leave it on her pillow. You know she’s read it because she’s corrected your spelling. Soon, the list will take on a life of its own. A play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love.”
Content warning: death, suicide, and depression are discussed.
Tickets: $10 online, $15 at the doorhttps://www.eventbrite.com/…/unity-house-players…

Bingo and Brew
2024-10-12 16:00 - 20:00

Service Enterprise Cohorts
2024-10-15 10:00 - 11:00
MSA is currently seeking organizations from ALL regions of Massachusetts to join our 2025 Service Enterprise cohorts! The Service Enterprise Initiative is a transformational training program that strategically enhances an organization’s ability to engage volunteers and advance their mission. This nationally recognized certification is the gold standard in volunteer engagement and is proven to increase efficiency and effectiveness across all levels of your organization. Learn more about Service Enterprise and see current and past nonprofit participants by visiting our website and attending one of the following Info Sessions.

SEI Info Session #1* — registration link
Date: October 15th
Time: 10 am – 11 am
SEI Info Session #2* — registration link
Date: December 5th
Time: 2 pm – 3 pm

*If you are not able to attend these sessions live and you would still like to hear the information, please still register and you will be sent a link to the recording of the session.

Screening Dense Breasts
2024-10-15 18:00 - 19:00
When a person is at higher risk for breast cancer or has dense breasts, the frequency of mammography and the procedures of detection can vary. Join Dr. Vivian Miller, Radiologist, Baystate Health, for a discussion about mammograms vs MRIs, screening dense breasts, and expert recommendations for early detection of breast cancer.

Credit Success Workshop
2024-10-16 17:30 - 20:30
Whether you want to buy a house or a car, pay off your student loan debt, or understand how to build your credit, Way Finders is here to help.

Youth Career Pathways Initiative Grant 2025 Open
2024-10-17 08:00 - 17:00
MSA is thrilled to announce the return of our Youth Career Pathways Initiative, supported by AmeriCorps’ Volunteer Generation Fund.

WHAT: Matching grants up to $20,000 that support the creation, expansion and/or replication of promising models that better engage volunteers in youth career development programming/support OR engage youth in skill-building/career development service
WHO: Nonprofits and Volunteer Connector Organizations
WHEN: Applications are due Friday, November 1, 2024; funding runs from January 2025 – August 2025

You can read the full request for proposals here. If you want to learn more about this funding opportunity, please attend the upcoming Youth Career Pathways Initiative Grant Info Session on October 8th at 11 am. Register for the YCPI info session using this link.*

*If you are not able to attend this session live and you would still like to hear the information, please still register and you will be sent a link to the recording of the session.

Domestic Violence Awareness
2024-10-17 16:00 - 18:00

Fall Funtastic
2024-10-17 16:00 - 19:00
Join us in celebrating the fall season at McCray’s Farm in South Hadley! Activities included for free upon registration are Hayrides, a Petting Zoo, and Pumpkin Picking & Decorating! We will provide a “judgment-free zone” where all individuals are welcome! Sensory items like fidgets and earplugs will be available for free. Autism Connections will provide nut-free and gluten-free snacks in the Pavilion Area. To best ensure the safety of all families and individuals, we request that Parents/Caregivers/ Providers remain with their participant throughout the duration of the event.

Living Well with Long-Term Health Conditions
2024-10-18 12:30 - 15:00
Fridays, October 18–November 22, 12:30–3 p.m.

Techniques to improve symptoms of chronic conditions, such as healthy eating, relaxation techniques, communicating, goal-setting, problem solving, and more.

Fall Funtastic
2024-10-18 14:00 - 17:30
Join us in celebrating the fall season at Whitney’s Farm in Cheshire MA! Activities included for free upon registration are Hayrides, a Corn Maze, and Pumpkin Picking & Decorating! We will provide a “judgment-free zone” where all individuals are welcome! Sensory items like fidgets and earplugs will be available for free. Food is available for purchase at the location, but we cannot guarantee that the facility is free of allergens. Autism Connections will provide nut-free and gluten-free snacks in the Picnic Table area.

Kane's Pawsome 5K run/walk
2024-10-19 08:30 - 13:00
Kane’s Pawsome 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Szot Park, 687 Front Street,
Chicopee, MA
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
**Registration Opens at 8:30 am
Race Starts at 10 am

32 Annual Walkathon
2024-10-19 10:00 - 13:00
This annual fundraiser for LifePath provides a great opportunity to get together with family and friends and to support our Meals on Wheels program, among other life-changing programs. Check-In and Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with our official start of the event at 10 a.m. This family-friendly event will have games, activities, and information tables from LifePath, as well as our community partners and event sponsors. In addition, there will also be music and entertainment, food, refreshments, and much more.

Roundhouse Rally Classic Car Show
2024-10-19 12:00 - 16:00

Fall Food Festival
2024-10-19 12:00 - 20:00

Understanding Disability History & Culture
2024-10-22 16:00 - 18:00

Working with a Temp Agency
2024-10-23 09:00 - 12:30 | NCYF Building; 203 East St, Easthampton, 203 East St, Easthampton, MA, 01027, United States
HSF proudly presents our new Recruitment and Retention Series. This series designed for HR Professionals and Executive level Managers takes a deep dive in six topics to help find and keep the right people for your organization.
From understand why you gravitate towards some people, to understanding your “why” so you can instill it in others, we take a deep dive with a diverse team of experts.
The most requested topics for workshops are ones centered around recruitment and retention. You asked, we listened!
Select individual sessions or save by selecting the full series. Select an agency spot, and send a different person to each training.

Series dates and Topics (detailed descriptions being added as they come in):

Working with a Temp Agency- On 10/23

This presentation aims to introduce the Human Service Industry to the benefits of working with staffing agencies. It will cover key benefits such as reduced administrative burden, access to a wider talent pool, and cost-effective staffing strategies tailored to the unique needs of the human services sector. By leveraging the expertise of staffing agencies, Human Service Organizations can improve their operational efficiency, enhance service delivery, and ultimately make a greater impact in their communities.
Presented by Mark Ellis- Arbor Associates

HR Communications and Challenges- On 10/30

Presenter Jay Talbot- Guidewire

Understanding and Separating Bias- on 11/6

Do you wonder why are naturally drawn to some people and gloss over others? When meeting others you may notice you instantly are favorable to some people and cautious around others. Does that change as you get to know them? During this session we will explore the reasons for this, and draw attention how this might affect interviewing, hiring, or creating a work environment, and use this knowledge to do what is best for your organization.
Presented by Matanor Shucker (this session is Virtual Only)

Job Descriptions, Evals, and Expectations Through an Equity Lens- on 11/13

Objectives

Recognize systems that exist which are directly responsible for invisible barriers
Explore their personal bias and articulate its contributions to conflict and non-productivity in the workplace.
Demonstrate cultural awareness and competence.
Identify language and terms that are harmful and offensive.

Learning Outcomes

Evaluate an organization’s hierarchy and how those structures do not add to building equity and belonging.
Understand Affirmative Action on a deeper level.
Gain a greater understanding of your cultural values, biases, and behaviors and how they impact your interactions amidst diversity.
Explore how language and communication influence whom you attract to your business.
Expand knowledge of policy and systems that innately keep some folks out.

Presented by Traci Talbert- African American Female Presenter Award Association

Creating a Program of Employee Wellness and Support- on 11/20

Presented by Val Francis and Nicole Polite

Celebrating the Why- On 12/4

Want to know why your work is really important? This workshop will help you dig deep into your organization’s story. We’ll talk about how understanding your mission and values can light a fire within you. Discover how a clear sense of purpose can attract the right people, inspire innovation, and build lasting connections. Learn the art of storytelling to share your passion with the world and make a real difference.
Presented by Becca Coolong- Human Service Forum
9am- 12:30pm all session
$600 HSF Members
$1200 Not Yet Members

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HSF Annual Sponsors

The Good Kind of Fat, Nutritional Fat Facts
2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:00
A Healthier Way of Eating Series
Get the facts on fats and join Dina Dugan, RD, clinical dietician, Baystate Noble Hospital, for a discussion about dietary fats, good ones and ones to avoid. Find out how fats affect your health, the best dietary sources, tips for smarter eating and how to enhance your diet with expert insights.
