Human Service Forum

Motivational Interviewing: Using Compassionate Conversation to Facilitate Change
2024-03-16 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Smith College Campus Center, 100 Elm Street, Northampton, MA, 01060, United States
In Person Seminar
Smith College Campus Center
100 Elm Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Instructor: Sara Schieffelin, LICSW
Level: Intermediate
March 15 and 16, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
CEs: 12
This is a multiple-day session. In order to receive CEs, you must attend both days.
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidenced-based practice that came out of the addictions field and is applicable to a wide range of presenting problems. It is currently used in the health care, mental health and substance abuse/recovery fields and is gaining increasing recognition for its efficacy, broad application and humanistic approach.
During Motivational Interviewing conversations, the practitioner engages the client in a guided dialogue meant to uncover and heighten ambivalence around a target behavior or issue, aid the client in resolving their ambivalence and ultimately identify a change plan that supports the client’s self-definition of health. MI employs a core set of skills, used within an overarching framework or “spirit,” which includes respect, promotion of autonomy and personal choice, collaboration, acceptance, compassion/empathy and evocation.
This highly interactive and participatory two-day seminar will offer the basics of Motivational Interviewing, with emphasis on exploring and understanding the spirit of MI and learning and practicing the core skills through “real” plays, demonstrations, exercises and case examples. Participants new to MI will leave with effective tools, and those already familiar will increase their confidence and repertoire.

First Time Homebuyer Workshop
2024-03-16 09:00 - 14:00
Virtual

9:00 am

$50
Become a certified first-time homebuyer with Way Finders! Learn from local real estate professionals about the homebuying process.
The 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.
This is a two-part virtual workshop:
Saturday, March 9, 9am-2pmSaturday, March 16, 9am-2pm
Walk-ins are not accepted. Attendance for this workshop will be limited.
Create a Way Finders account at www.wayfinders.org/login to register.
Cost of the workshop is $50 per household, nonrefundable.

The Culture of Neurodiversity: Supporting Autistic Individuals in Today's World
2024-03-15 13:00 - 16:15 | Smith College Campus Center, 100 Elm Street, Northampton, MA, 01060, United States
In Person Seminar
Smith College Campus Center
100 Elm Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Instructor: Jennifer Bogin, MS.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Level: Intermediate
March 15, 2024, 1 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. ET
CEs: 3
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With numbers of neurodiverse and autistic individuals soaring, social workers and other mental health clinicians are required to find ways to best meet the needs of this population. The intricacies of an autism diagnosis will be discussed as well as ways of working with neurodiverse people with different symptomology and presentation.
Participants in this seminar will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge on how to serve and support neurodiverse individuals in today’s rapidly changing environment. This includes the cultural implications for the work of social workers and other mental health clinicians. The depiction of neurodiverse individuals in literature and the media will be discussed as well as how individual stories can vary and not match the common images and preconceived notions. Through multimedia presentations, cutting edge research and culturally-competent techniques for working with this community will be discussed. There will be ample time for questions and discussion of professional experiences with neurodiverse clients.

Executive Forum
2024-03-14 08:00 - 10:00
This is an exclusive opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders, gain insights from a key player in the Massachusetts business landscape, and network with professionals from across the Commonwealth.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Alkermes, Inc. – 900 Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451
Agenda:
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM: Networking
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM: Remarks and Conversation with Sarah Iselin
This event is FREE for all attendees so don’t miss out on an opportunity to hear from the President and CEO of the largest health plan in the state. Time is running out so register now to secure your seat!

OUT OF BREATH? IT COULD BE COPD
2024-03-13 18:00 - 19:00
OUT OF BREATH? IT COULD BE COPD

Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 6-7 p.m.
There are many causes for shortness of breath including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), anxiety, and being out of shape. Join Michele Hart, RN, Pulmonary Nurse Clinician, Baystate Pulmonary Rehabilitation, for a discussion about what can be done to help manage breathing, increase stamina, and decrease breathlessness.

Fostering Equity and Inclusion for Latinas/os in Child and Family Welfare Conference
2024-03-13 07:30 - 16:30 | Springfield College, Springfield
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 (inclement weather date: March 14)
Springfield College Campus
263 Alden Street
Springfield, Mass.
The Fostering Equity conference features 37 workshops on a variety of issues related to equity and inclusion in the local Latina/o community. Workshops are divided into three areas of concern and advocacy: individual and family welfare, strong social fabric, and just society. Conference organizers and workshop presenters will facilitate discussions about solutions.
Edward W. Caisse III, unit director at the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, will be the keynote speaker and present on the topic “Belief, Support, and a Call to Action.”
Other conference features include:
Welcome remarks by state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez, D-10th Hampden District, and state Sen. Adam Gomez, D-Springfield
Presentation of the Grit Award to Frank Robinson, PhD, vice president of Public Health for Baystate Health
Exhibitor fair
Lunch and live entertainment by Bomba de Aquí
Continuing Education Credit Hours
This conference is approved for five (5) Category I credit hours for social workers by the Springfield College Master of Social Work program, which is an authorizing body for granting continuing education units for re-licensure of Massachusetts social workers.
Additionally, this conference is approved for seven (7) Professional Development Points (PDPs) for educators by the Springfield College Department of Educator Preparation and Licensure, an approved DESE PD Provider. Professional development certificates will be provided to participants for a total of 7 PDPs in “Safe and Supportive Learning Environments” that educators can use towards licensure renewal requirements.
In order to receive credit hours, participants must attend the full conference, which includes the keynote address.

National Gambling Disorder Screening Day
2024-03-12 14:00 - 16:00
Join Us for this Important Event!
On Tuesday, March 12th from 2:00 – 4:00, the Northampton Recovery Center, with the support of the Forbes Public Library will be providing free screening for Gambling Disorder.
Gambling Disorder leads to financial, emotional, social, occupational, and physical harms, yet many cases go undetected and untreated. Screening identifies individuals who should seek further assessment for potential gambling-related problems. Although the Division on Addiction supports year-round screening for gambling-related problems, Screening Day is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of the need for routine screening, and to help identify gambling- related problems as early as possible.
In Massachusetts, 2% of adults are currently experiencing problems with gambling – estimated between 83,000 and 135,000 people! Many cases of Gambling Disorder go undetected and untreated. A national survey found that 49% of individuals with gambling related problems reported receiving treatment for one or more mental health concerns, including substance use, but none received treatment for gambling.
Please consider joining us at Forbes Library to participate in a brief screening, learn more about Gambling Disorder, and connect to support.*
*The 1st 25 people to participate in a screening will receive a $5 Dunkin’ Gift card.

Charting the LifeCourse: Explore, Plan, Problem-solve
2024-03-12 12:00 - 13:00
Join Family Empowerment for a webinar about Charting the LifeCourse with Donna Kushi,
Pathlight’s Charting the LifeCourse Mentor. The LifeCourse tools are a person-centered and
powerful method to organize your thoughts when creating a life plan for, and with a loved one. If
you haven’t yet tried using these tools, this is a perfect opportunity to become familiar with the
process and as an preparation session for a free 1-1 consultation.*
Discussion topics include:
• What is Charting the LifeCourse?
• Why would you use the LIfeCourse tools?
• How to begin?
You will also receive expert tips and resources. Please email Christy with any questions:
christy.castro@pathlightgroup.org.
Learn more about LifeCourse tools here: http://www.lifecoursetools.com/.

COSA Meets Rural Affairs
2024-03-12 10:00 - 12:00
Join COSA on Tuesday, March 12 for a zoom with special guest Anne Gobi, Director of Rural Affairs in Governor Healey’s administration. Director Gobi will give an overview of the office, what has been worked on, and what is coming next. She will also speak to the rural pieces within the Governor’s budget with a focus on the recently filed Municipal Empowerment Act and the alignment with COSA and Hampshire County. Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure that the concerns of western Mass nonprofits and their clients are heard by the current administration.

Human Trafficking: Special Populations, Implementing Screeners and Protocols
2024-03-11 13:00 - 16:15 | Webinar
Live Interactive Webinar
Instructor: Kimberly Hogan, MA, Ph.D., LMSW
Level: Intermediate
CEs: 6
March 4 and 11, 2024, 1 – 4:15 p.m. ET
This is a multiple-day session. In order to receive CEs, you must attend both days.
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The issue of human trafficking poses ongoing challenges for numerous organizations, communities and social work professionals across the United States, as they strive to address this complex problem in a manner that upholds ethical standards and ensures efficient responses. In recognition of the need for education and awareness, this seminar has been specifically designed as a more in depth human trafficking course, offering a valuable refresher for those that already have some familiarity with the topic. Participants will learn about supporting special populations and implementing screeners and protocols within social services agencies. By attending this seminar, participants will gain a solid foundation on special populations and practical ways forward to implement a human trafficking screener and protocol within their organization.
The seminar employs a dynamic approach to learning, combining presentations and engaging breakout room discussions and 1:1 role plays. Through these various modes of instruction, participants will have ample opportunities to deepen their understanding, exchange insights with fellow attendees and gain a multifaceted perspective on human trafficking. This comprehensive presentation is not only intended to enhance participants’ individual knowledge but also to empower them to contribute to their respective practices or organizations in their collective efforts to identify and respond to human trafficking situations. By the end of the seminar, attendees will have significantly bolstered their capacity to address this pressing issue, ultimately making a positive impact on the lives of trafficking victims and fostering a safer society for all.
This seminar is designed for those who have taken an introduction to human trafficking course and are interested in the implementation of a human trafficking screener and protocol development within their social service agency.

Field Notes
2024-03-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Academy of Music, Northampton, MA, 01060, United States
Field Notes returns!
Get your tickets now for Field Notes, CISA’s live storytelling event celebrating the many ways local food and farming leave their mark on our lives and in our communities. This show is for everyone who grows, cooks, or eats food!
Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Doors at 1:30 pm
(Note this is the Sunday of the time change!)
Academy of Music Theatre
274 Main Street, Northampton, MA
General Admission Ticket Prices:
$10.00 – $30.00 (All Fees Included)
Free public parking on Sundays!
Buy tickets online at
http://tinyurl.com/CISAFN2024

Once upon a Prom
2024-03-08 18:00 - 23:00
Once Upon A Prom – Fundraising Benefit For Square One Springfield
Join us for a magical evening at the Country Club of Wilbraham in Wilbraham, MA. Get ready to dance the night away and create unforgettable memories at this in-person event.
Slope to Shore Team of William Raveis has partnered with Meara Law to host Once Upon A Prom, a fundraising benefit for Square One Springfield. Square One Springfield is a local organization dedicated to providing essential support and resources for children and families in need. By attending Once Upon A Prom, you’ll be contributing to a great cause while having a blast!
Grab your most glamorous attire and prepare for an enchanting night filled with music, laughter, and joy. Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail is perfect, from the decorations to the delicious food and drinks.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference in your community and have a fantastic time doing it. Grab your friends and get ready for a prom night like no other!

Harm Reduction in a Social Work World
2024-03-08 08:00 - 17:00
Live Interactive Webinar
Instructor: Jessica O’Neill, LCSW
Level: Intermediate
CEs: 3
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This course will review the basics of harm reduction as well as offering a drugs 101 of how substances can impact the individual, including mental health and other life areas. This training also reviews harm reduction techniques and interventions that can be utilized when working with someone who uses drugs. Participants will learn about current substances that are frequently used and how to recognize any signs or symptoms of use and possible overdose.
Participants will explore the connection between substance use and mental health and learn the factors to consider in establishing a trusting relationship with a client who is using substances, in order to provide the most appropriate and effective support to them. Finally, participants will discuss systemic issues that contribute to the stigma and judgment placed on drug users and how to be part of the change in those systems on a micro level.

SUPERSIZE YOUR TEAM WHILE YOU INVEST IN RETENTION- Free Introductory Session to Matanor's My Superpower Teambuilding Training.
2024-03-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
Registration is now closed, please contact Jeff, jtingley@humanserviceforum.org with any inquiries.
Join us for a free introduction to our special teambuilding and retention training series, presented by international trainer, Matanor. Learn how to tap into your team’s superpowers, letting them bring more of themselves into the workplace so they are more valuable and feel more valued.

“The feedback was amazing. Matanor has a unique ability to get others to “open up” and “be real.” I heard that during the sessions, Directors came together, shared thoughts and at times got emotional. They broke some of the barriers that were created by a couple years of difficult times due to COVID and short staffing…
Even a member of the training with the maintenance and facilities group said that her most important comment about the program was that the training should have been longer.”

– Jay Talbot- Vice President of Human Resources, Guidewire

Meet Matanor:
Matanor has a been working in the leadership field for 20 years. His passion for the work comes from his fascination with people and his belief that being part of a team is a place of personal and professional development. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from The Academic College of Tel-Aviv’ Yafo, A master’s degree in Political Science and Government from University of Haifa and Master of Education- MEd from Kibbutzim College. He currently lives in Israel with his husband of 2 years and enjoys international travel, exploring new cultures, cooking and hanging out with his nieces and nephews.

94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children’s Hospital
2024-03-06 06:00 - 18:00
Save the date for the 94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children’s Hospital! Learn more at https://bit.ly/bch2024
Tune in to 94.7 WMAS with the Kellogg Krew on Tuesday, March 5, and Wednesday, March 6, from 6 am to 6 pm to hear inspiring stories from patients, families, and medical team members who care for our pediatric patients.
Join us again for Radiothon at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame! Stop by to join in the fun and make your donation from 6 am to 6 pm on March 5 or 6.
Funds raised during Radiothon go directly to Baystate Children’s Hospital.
DONATE:
Learn more and donate online at https://bit.ly/bch2024
Call 413-794-1111 to donate by phone between 6 am and 6 pm on March 5 & 6
Stop by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame between 6 am and 6 pm on March 5 & 6

Sled Hockey Double Header
2024-03-03 12:00 - 17:00

Head Over Heels a Musical
2024-03-01 19:30 - 22:30
The 80’s music of the Go-Go’s meets Shakespearean comedy with a relevant and welcoming message of “LOVE IS LOVE”! A high energy celebration!

Do This, Not That, To Avoid Falls
2024-02-29 14:00 - 15:00
DO THIS, NOT THAT, TO AVOID FALLS

Thursday February 29, 2024, 2-3 pm
Join the team from Baystate Rehabilitation Care, Courtney Brown, PT; Michelle Lantaigne, OT; Erin Jarosz, OT; and Diana Edwards-Chung, MSN, RN, BMC Injury Prevention Coordinator, for a discussion about the do’s and don’ts as well as practical home safety guidelines for preventing falls in the home.

The Relational Psychoanalytic Sensibility
2024-02-29 12:00 - 15:15 | Webinar
Live Interactive Webinar
Instructor: Yvette Esprey, M.A., Ph.D.
Level: Intermediate
CEs: 3
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This interactive webinar offers an introduction and deepening discussion around the relational turn which has gained momentum in psychoanalytic thinking and practice over the last four decades. Unpacking the integrative theoretical origins of the paradigm, the workshop will focus on some of the key principles which inform and scaffold relational clinical practice and supervision. The workshop begins by tracing the origins of the relational tradition, highlighting its integrative foundations in which can be found the influences of object relations and interpersonal as well as sociological theories. The workshop will spotlight some of the core tenets of the relational frame. In particular, and drawing on clinical and supervisory vignettes, we will explore notions of co-construction in the therapeutic relationship, non-neutrality and the subjectivity of the therapist, thirdness, multiple self-states, social-constructionism and the significance of the social context against which the encounter unfolds. In discussing these central principles, the relevance of a relational sensibility to the field of clinical social work will be emphasized.
The workshop will close with a discussion of the potential of relational thinking and practice to contribute to social justice imperatives, linking relationality to feminist theory, queer theory, critical race theory and positing its potential activism role within the socio-political movements which define our contemporary times. The workshop will consider the contribution which relational psychoanalytic work can make to the social justice issues of our time, and how relationally-oriented therapists can participate in social activism through the clinical encounter.

Winter 2024 Supervisory Skills Workshop Series- Single Sessions- Retention
2024-02-29 09:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
This series of workshops is ideal for new supervisors to get the skills and knowledges needed to succeed. A trained supervisory team will improve any organization and lead to higher impact in aiding their communities.
Our popular Supervisory Skills Workshop Series has been updated based on feedback from previous attendees and organizations to meet the changing needs of the modern work enviroment.
The workshop series takes place from 9am to 12:30pm every Thursday for eight weeks from January 11th to February 29th.
Lead with Influence- 1/11/24- Everyone exerts influence, intentional or unintentional. A good leader is aware of how they would prefer to positively impact their team and guides their field in that direction.
Employment Law 101 and 102- 1/18/24, 1/25/24- This 2 part workshop presents the most up to date laws requarding employment is crucial for anyone who oversees employees. Mitigate risk, learn to avoid litigation and retaliation, and fulfill your legal obligations.
Conflict Resolution and Team Building- 2/1/24- Build your team up, making the whole stronger than the sum of their parts. Learn tips and tactics to help drive unity. Be able to address when conflict does happen, leading back to making your team work in harmony.
Cyber Security- 2/8/24- Protect your information and that of your organization. Learn what steps to take to discourage hackers and scammers. Learn about the most common forms of attack, and how those attacks are evolving, as well as what the attackers are after and why.
Benefits and Liability- 2/15/24- Insurance can be difficult to understand. In this session, gain a better understanding of what liabilities exist for your organization. Also understand what insurance benefits are available to be to make sure your team is making the most of them.
Assessing D.E.I. as a New Supervisor- 2/22/24- Where does your organization stand on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion? Do you understand your organization’s plan and your place in that plan? Learn to build and foster DEI within your team.
Retention: Rewards & Recognition, Accountability & Discipline- 2/29/24- Help build an understanding within your team of their own progress. Be able to have conversations about great performance, and areas of improvement. Build a culture that retains their workforce through active development.

Presented by:
Wilbert Weche; Willful Change
Meaghan Murphy, Esq. and Tim Murphy, Skoler Abbott and Presser
Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis
Chris Wisneski; Whittlesly

Valerie Francis & Ben Garvey; Hub Insurance Center of New England
Jynai MacDonald; Urban Impact Massachusetts
Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates

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Evolve Philanthropy, Donor Engagement Series
2024-02-28 12:00 - 14:00
Description:  The Community Foundation will host a special EVOLVE Philanthropy session to honor Black History Month. Join us for a conversation recognizing the rich history of African-American contributions to the area, and the possibilities for a brighter, more just future. Central to any such conversation in Amherst is the topic of reparations for residents of African descent. We will explore the need to address the significant historical racial disparities, the current climate in town related to racial justice, and the possibilities for wealth redistribution in the coming years.
Format: Panel discussion with experts in African-American studies, philanthropy and reparations:

Dr. Stefan Bradley, Amherst College Charles Hamilton Houston ’15 Professor of Black Studies and History
Kimberly Dumpson, UMass Amherst Foundation Vice President, Advancement and presenter of “Between My Ancestors and Me: The Gift And Power of Intergenerational Storytelling.”
Michele Miller, Former Town Councilor and Co-chair of Amherst’s African Heritage Reparation Assembly
Dr. Amilcar Shabazz, UMass Amherst Professor of African-American Studies, Treasurer of the National Council for Black Studies and member of the African Heritage Reparation Assembly

Overdose Awareness Group
2024-02-27 15:00 - 16:30
This free group is a collaborative effort to end overdose and is extended to all; people with lived experience, recovery coaches, loss survivors, providers, etc. Light refreshments will be served. Presentation by Kimberly Slade. #endoverdose 💜💜💜

Location: Tapestry Harm Reduction Site
Address: 17 East Silver Street, Westfield, MA 01085
Time: Feb 27th, 2024 3:00-4:30PM
If you’re interested in attending please RSVP.
Call: 413-241-5379
Text: 413-312-8306

De-centering, Disrupting and Deconstructing Whiteness in Social Work Settings
2024-02-26 13:00 - 16:15 | Webinar
Live Interactive Webinar
Instructor: Shari L. Robinson, M.S.W., ACSW
Level: Intermediate
CEs: 3
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In this interactive virtual workshop, participants will, first, receive a historical review of the role and formation of whiteness in the social work profession. Next, attendees will be guided through an experience meant to reflect upon the role of whiteness, white norms and white habits in their personal and professional lives and how to de-center, disrupt and deconstruct whiteness. Finally, there will be an exploration of skill-based practices on noticing when whiteness permeates practices and how best to work alongside the systemic challenges of whiteness in clinical settings.
As whiteness permeates all of us, this workshop is not limited to clinicians racialized and/or identified as white. However, this workshop will best be received by clinicians with some introductory understanding and experience around whiteness. So, already have an introductory understanding of whiteness and want to dig deeper? Join us!

Ozempic, Zepbound, and More: Behavioral Interventions & Weight-Loss Medications For Heart Health
2024-02-25 12:00 - 13:00
With Michele Gortakowski, MD – Endocrinologist and Kathryn Jobbins DO – Internist
Join a discussion about new medications and advances in medically assisted weight-loss as well as behavioral interventions that can improve weight-loss efforts.

The INSIDE Ride
2024-02-25 11:30 - 15:00
SquareOne is proud to partner with the Ride To Remember in supporting our community’s first responders and their families.
In particular, we honor those who have lost their lives while working to keep our communities safe and healthy.

Please join us in supporting this initiative, which benefits Square One and other community-based organizations, by participating in The INSIDE Ride on
Sunday, February 25.

This event is for everyone — beginners and experienced spinners/cyclists are welcome!

Special thanks to the YMCA of Greater Springfield for graciously hosting the event.

Black History Month Events: Film Screenings
2024-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Northampton Recovery Center, 25 Armory Street, Northampton, MA, 01060, United States
NORTHAMPTON RECOVERY CENTER
The Northampton Recovery Center has a strong commitment to Social Justice
and the uplifting and honoring of the Black voices in our community; this month
and every month. As a program under the Western Mass Training Consortium,
we are adamant partners in harboring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in
Hampshire county and beyond. We value the great diversity in our community,
and revere the efforts of those who have come before us, those with us now, and
those who will come after.

As Prescribed: Film Screening & Discussion
2024-02-21 18:00 - 21:00
‘As Prescribed’ is an award winning film by Holly Hardman about the damage being done to so many people across the globe without informed consent.
From the film’s website: Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, Ativan – all belong to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines (benzos). News and entertainment media portray them in terms of addiction and abuse or as innocuous medications that relax nerves.
As Prescribed documents a strikingly different narrative, following eye-opening stories of invisible illness and disability. Boston-based survivor Geraldine Burns leads a grassroots army of “good patients” that help other victims and advocate tirelessly for benzodiazepine harm awareness. But resistance is strong. Geraldine and her cohorts are opposed by powerful forces that include pharmaceutical giants and a medical culture that has denied the problem for decades.
Online: Wednesday, February 21
6pm Eastern—Watch the film (95 minutes)
8pm Eastern—Panel discussion featuring:
▪ Sonja Styblo
▪ Geraldine Burns
▪ Zoe Savage

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Sonja Styblo

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Geraldine Burns

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Zoe Savage

Moderated by Cindy Hadge
Register and have the option to watch on your own or as a group on the 21st! Free event. Donations encouraged!
Wildflower Alliance

Diaper Bank
2024-02-20 09:00 - 12:00
Next month, our Springfield North WIC program will hold our monthly Diaper Bank event for active Tapestry WIC participants on March 4th from 9AM-12PM at our WIC office at 1985 Main St. Springfield.

Dando pañales a participantes activos del Tapestry WIC programa. Si tiene preguntas, llame al 413-737-8868.

Arc-a-Palooza
2024-02-17 19:00 - 21:00

Dialogues Across Differences: Critical Skills to Build Equity in All Communities
2024-02-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
When is it possible to build connection and foster social change when we experience tensions across class, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality and gender expression?
Dealing effectively with differences across social location is often the most challenging aspect of working with families, communities, groups and organizations. We can unintentionally recreate fear based, critical “calling out” cultures instead of fostering and strengthening the changes we seek to make.
We can try another way. Join us February 14, 15, and 16, 11am-3pm EST, via Zoom to learn how.
