Leaders Lounge
2029-03-08 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | United Way of Pioneer Valley, 1441 Main Street, Suite 137, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Join us for Leaders Lounge—a free, informal monthly meetup on the second Thursday of every month for nonprofit leaders and community builders.
Hosted by United Way of Pioneer Valley’s Community Leadership Connect, it’s a space to share ideas, test solutions, and learn of best practices. All are welcome to join the conversation!
Come as you are to connect, grow, and recharge in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. We can’t wait to see you there!

Academy for Financial Wellness - a financial literacy series
2027-06-23 17:30 - 18:30 | MHA, 350 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA, 01020, United States
Presented by Liberty Bank and HSF, hosted by MHA, the Academy for Financial Wellness is a step-by-step program designed to help you
build financial independence. Through expert-led sessions, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to
manage your money, improve your credit, and achieve short term and long financial goals. Create your path, register today!
This five part series is no additional cost to HSF Members and is presented by Dawn Creighton; Liberty Bank, with guests. The series runs every Wednesday in June at the MHA Auditorium from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, with a bonus session on Wednesday July 1st (location tba).
Participants will get

Hands on learning with financial experts
One-on-one credit review opportunities
Information about Liberty Bank products designed to support your financial success including

Credit Builder Loan and Saver Program
Banksmart Account
Individual Development Accounts

Series Topics

Why Bank?– assess your financial health to set goals for your short and long term financial wellness.
Budget Like a Pro– – Create & maintain a personalized spending plan that fits your life
Build and Repair Credit– Tools designed to help improve your score and uncover financial opportunities
Become a Homeowner-Learn about buying a home and understand mortgage options & down payment programs available to you
Meet with a Financial Advisor– Build a personalized plan for yourself with expert advice

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Memory Training
2026-10-06 13:00 - 15:00 | MA
A four-week workshop series (2 hours for each session), this workshop is for people with mild age-related memory challenges, Memory Training teaches memory-enhancing techniques and practical strategies to boost memory functioning. Not intended for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

**Registration is Closed as of 3/3/2026** Winter 2026: Fridays from February 27-March 23, 12:30-2:30 p.m. In-person at the Holyoke Senior Center
Summer 2026: Mondays, June 1-22, 1:00-3:00 p.m. In-person at Chicopee RiverMills Senior Center
Fall 2026: Tuesdays, October 6 – 27, 1:00-3:00 p.m. In-person at Mont Marie Senior Housing, Holyoke

Memory Training
2026-10-06 13:00 - 15:00 | MA
A four-week workshop series (2 hours for each session), this workshop is for people with mild age-related memory challenges, Memory Training teaches memory-enhancing techniques and practical strategies to boost memory functioning. Not intended for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Winter 2026: Fridays from February 27-March 23, 12:30-2:30 p.m. In-person at the Holyoke Senior Center

Summer 2026: Mondays, June 1-22, 1:00-3:00 p.m. In-person at Chicopee RiverMills Senior Center
Fall 2026: Tuesdays, October 6 – 27, 1:00-3:00 p.m. In-person at Mont Marie Senior Housing, Holyoke

A Matter of Balance–Managing Concerns About Falls
2026-10-03 12:30 - 14:30 | MA
An 8-session workshop series (2 hours for each session) taking place once per a week, this workshop 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.

Summer 2026: Wednesdays from May 5-June 24, 10:00am – 12:00pm In-person at Belchertown Senior Center
Fall 2026: Thursdays from October 3-22, 12:30-2:30pm at South Hadley Senior Center

Mindful Miles 5K
2026-08-15 08:00 - 12:00 | MA
Mindful Miles 5K is Gándara Center’s annual community run and walk that brings people together to support mental health and recovery services across Massachusetts. The event raises funds for programs serving more than 18,000 children, adults, and families each year. Participants, sponsors, and community partners join the run to strengthen access to culturally responsive care and help ensure support remains available when people need it most.

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This year’s event continues the “On the Road to Our Golden Jubilee” theme as Gándara Center approaches its 50th anniversary in 2027. Every step taken during Mindful Miles helps move mental health forward and sustain programs that support individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth.

HSF Virtual HR Roundtable
2026-08-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Online via Zoom
Open to HSF Members. Join us for a monthly discussion with fellow HR professionals from human service organizations. Connect with others doing similar work, share challenges, and explore solutions. We are stronger together.

Get updates on any Roundtables by registering here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3s7thg3

If you have not previously attended, or are not registered please contact Jeff Tingley for more information.

Celebrity Bartender Night
2026-07-30 17:30 - 19:30 | MA
The Rumbleseat Bar & Grille
482 Springfield St, Chicopee, MA 01013
Raise a glass and have some fun at our Celebrity Bartender event, where local celebrities take over the bar to mix drinks and raise funds for a meaningful cause. From 5:30 – 7:30pm, enjoy an evening of entertainment and support the Officer Angela Santiago Financial Aid Fund. All tips and proceeds benefit the Club, helping provide financial assistance to families in need.

HSF I.T. Roundtable
2026-07-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Online via Zoom
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.
Get updates on any Roundtables by registering here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3s7thg3

If you have not previously attended, or are not registered please contact Jeff Tingley for more information.

Compassionate Accountable Conversations
2026-07-13 10:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
Join us on July 13, 14, and 17, 10:30am-2:30pm Eastern Time
Compassionate Accountable Conversations is a three-day training series preparing individuals, communities, organizations, and coalitions that are strengthening their transformative work towards healing and equity-based relationships in divisive times. Sometimes we engage with people who are exhibiting habits of dominance within their interpersonal conflict. We may also notice these habits within our own interventions. When this happens, we need to be prepared to hold Compassionate Accountable Conversations that help interrupt dominance patterns and safely create the conditions where change becomes possible.

Leadership Communication- Individual Session
2026-07-01 09:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
Sessions from the Supervisory Skills Series individual session registration:
This session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others. In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision. Learn to avoid noise and interference, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding.
Presented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum
This series is presented over Zoom, 9am-12:30pm all session. Full series is $150 per person per session for members, $250 for nonmembers.

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Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Spring 2026
2026-07-01 09:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
Give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed. If you are planning on promoting, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course. With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view, we cover theory, soft skills, and hard facts. Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to transition from peer to supervisor, and much much more.
Register an individual who is eligible for a certificate, or a space for your agency to send someone different to each session depending on who the topic will benefit most.
This series is presented over Zoom. Series runs 8 consecutive weeks starting May 13th 9am-12:30pm all session. Full series is $600 for members, $1200 for nonmembers.

Series Topics and Dates:

Supervising Former Peers and Establishing Healthy Boundaries- Wednesday May 13th

This training equips internally promoted leaders with the tools to successfully manage former peers while fostering trust, accountability, and healthy team dynamics. Leaders will explore the psychological and practical aspects of transitioning into authority roles, develop strategies for setting and enforcing boundaries, refine their leadership identity, and enhance their communication and feedback techniques.
Presented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC

Cyber Security- Wednesday May 20th

With the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise, with an increased focus on social engineering, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok. With a focus on practical, simple, daily steps that one can take, this session seeks to minimize risk to you, your organization, and your clients.
Presented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey

Employment Law- Wednesday May 27th

Avoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation. Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs.
Presented by Skoler-Abbott

Team Building and Conflict Resolution- Wednesday June 3rd

Through discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong, cohesive, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts, drive unity, and be able to address conflict when it does happen.
Presented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon

Culturally Responsive Supervision- Wednesday June 10th

Join us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership, our organizations and the people we serve. Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience. We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting, creative and connected diverse working relationships.
Presented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart

Liability and Benefits- Wednesday June 17th

Gain a better understanding of Insurance, and how it affects you, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have, and might need, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events. Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are.
Presented by Ben Garvey; Hub International

Retention: Rewards and Accountability – Wednesday June 24th

People don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them, creating an environment where employees want to stay. Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team, how to discipline in a way that productive, and how to praise, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention.
Presented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates

Leadership Communication- Wednesday July 1st

This session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others. In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision. Learn to avoid noise and interference, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding.
Presented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum

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Youth Mental Health Living Out Loud
2026-06-27 13:00 - 17:00 | MA

Bikes Fight Cancer Charity Ride
2026-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 | MA

LifePath's March in Pride Parade
2026-06-13 11:30 - 16:30 | MA
Mark your calendars: Join us at Pride June 13! Join LifePath’s march in the parade beginning at the Greenfield Middle School at noon (arrive by 11:30 AM), and/or the rally at Energy Park on Miles St. in Greenfield that follows the parade and continues until 4:30 PM. For folks who can’t attend, they can watch the next day on GCTV, Channel 15 on Comcast, or on YouTube!

HSF Signature Breakfast: 40 Years of Community Connection
2026-06-12 07:30 - 10:00 | The Boathouse, 1 Alvord St, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
HSF has 40 years of history to celebrate — and we didn’t get here alone. Let’s celebrate together! What better way to bring our community together than with one of our Signature Breakfasts?
Join HSF as we wrap up our 40th Anniversary celebration with a Signature Breakfast. Together, we’ll look back on HSF’s history, reflect on the connections we’ve built, and look ahead to the future — all over a delicious breakfast buffet.
$50 for HSF Members

Great Futures Golf Classic
2026-06-08 08:00 - 16:30 | MA
Chicopee Country Club
1290 Burnett Rd, Chicopee, MA 01020
Join us June 8th, for a day of golf, giving, and great futures at the annual Great Futures Golf Classic, sponsored by the Polish National Credit Union!
Tee off with purpose as we raise funds to support the programs at the Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee. Come enjoy 18 holes of golf with friends, raffles, contests, to-go breakfast, snacks, and dinner buffet, as we celebrate community spirit.
Email lynnm@bgcchicopee.org or call 413-206-4101 with any questions or concerns.

28th Annual Golf Tournament
2026-06-05 10:00 - 17:00 | MA
This year is our 28th Annual Golf Tournament! Take advantage of a gorgeous location at the Crumpin-Fox Club. The tournament features a fantastic golfer package and outstanding course as your support keeps JA’s programs going strong. It promises to be a day you and your team will be talking about until next year!
Please email Amie Miarecki at amiarecki@jawm.org to sponsor our mission to empower young people to reach their full potential!
Registration Begins at 8:00am
Shotgun Start at 10:00am
Crumpin-Fox Golf Club
87 Parmenter Road Bernardston, MA

BFAIR in Bloom
2026-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | MA
On June 4, 2026, BFAIR will host its annual signature fundraising event, BFAIR in BLOOM – Growing Opportunities for People with Disabilities, at Proprietor’s Lodge.

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This garden party-themed evening serves as our primary fundraising initiative of the year and will feature curated tastings of beer, wine, and spirits from local vendors, accompanied by thoughtfully curated food, music, and engaging fundraising activities.

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Join Us for a Garden Party Tasting Event!

Live Music
Raffles
Activities
Appetizers
Tastings (wine, beer and spirits)

First-time Homebuyer Fair
2026-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | MA
Dreaming of buying your first home? Come learn more about the homebuying process in a casual meet-and-greet setting with local experts.

Arrive any time between 5 and 6:30pm; event ends at 7.
Walk from table to table at your own pace.
Chat with local businesses – like banks, Realtors and others – that can answer your questions about buying your first home.
Leave with a better understanding of how to get started on your journey to homeownership.

Remember: this is NOT a first-time homebuyer workshop.
Look for those on our calendar here: Way Finders | Events
For questions, email homeownership@wayfinders.org.

CAC Fundraiser Concert
2026-06-02 19:00 - 22:00 | MA
An exciting lineup will be taking to the stage to lend their voices to the mission of the CAC on June 2nd. We hope you can join us!
Known for their lockstep harmonies, incisive songwriting, and lush arrangements, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem is an indelible alchemy of song, groove, friendship and soul.
Pamela Means is a Easthampton MA-based Out(spoken), Biracial, independent artist whose “kamikaze guitar style” and punchy provocative songs have worn a hole in two of her acoustic guitars.
Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter, road-dog, raconteur and almost-poet since before he can remember. Opening for luminaries such as Ani DiFranco, Emmylou Harris, and Chuck Prophet, Mulvey is best known for his warmly wry songwriting and his intense percussive guitar style.
Tickets can be purchased directly from the Iron Horse website.

2026-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
You’re invited to join Access Care Partners’ Virtual Walk, Run, or Roll happening June 1–7! Whether you walk, dance, bike, or roll, every move you make supports older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers in our community. Complete a 5K or Move your way for one hour during the week Do it anytime, anywhere!Registration is just $25 — and you can even fundraise for a chance to earn a fun, free gift! Sign up today: givebutter.com/stepintosummer/joinWe’re also seeking sponsors to help make this event even more impactful! Interested in getting involved? Contact us at x329 for more details.Let’s move together for a cause that matters!

1st Annual North Hadley Asparagus Days
2026-05-31 10:00 - 16:00 | MA

The 2cnd Annual Housing Resource Fair
2026-05-30 11:00 - 14:00 | MA

BHN Mental Health Awareness Month Community Celebration
2026-05-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Behavioral Health Network, 417 Liberty Street, Entrance B, Springfield, MA, 01104, United States
Gurdon Bill Park, Springfield
(Next to the BHN Campus, Liberty & Genesee Streets)
Join us for a free, family-friendly event celebrating connection, creativity, and well-being in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Mental health impacts more than 1 in 5 adults and adolescents each year, often beginning early in life—making support, understanding, and community more important than ever.
Come enjoy a fun and welcoming afternoon filled with food trucks, music, dancing, kids’ activities, wellness experiences, and creative expression—including painting and graffiti art.
BHN’s Center for Development will also offer a calm, inclusive, sensory-friendly space nearby—perfect for recharging, getting creative, and connecting at your own pace.
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors—we look forward to celebrating with you!

Massachusetts Landlord Workshop
2026-05-30 09:00 - 13:00 | MA
This virtual workshop includes an overview of basic residential rental property management in Massachusetts that provides an introduction to the Massachusetts laws that govern the rental relationship. Important for all owners of rental properties, including owners of 2-4 family homes.
Topics covered include:

proper tenant screening
relations with tenants
lead paint laws
types of tenancies
State Sanitary Code
fair housing laws
the eviction process
how to deal with drug problems

Certificates of completion are awarded at the end of the session; this workshop satisfies the course requirement for first-time buyers of multi-family homes.

All In Farm Fundraiser
2026-05-29 17:00 - 20:00 | MA

Western MA Network to End Homelessness10th Annual Regional Gathering
2026-05-29 09:30 - 11:30 | MA

Community Action Awareness Day
2026-05-28 13:00 - 16:00 | MA

20TH ANNUAL Fair Housing & Civil Rights Conference
2026-05-28 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
Join the 20th annual Fair Housing & Civil Rights Conference May 27-28!2 days of workshops + a social hour + plenary speakers + and moreGet your tickets ($100) and learn more: https://fhcrconference.com/New for 2026:– Incredibly low ticket prices ($75 less than last year) thanks to a generous contribution from Massachusetts Fair Housing Center– New location at Holyoke Community CollegeThis conference is live and in person. Lunch and morning refreshments are included with your registration. Join us for the free social hour at the end of Day 1, with refreshments, raffles and more!
