Free Summer Camp Middle & High School Students Registration Open
2026-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | MA

2nd Annual Derby Kickoff Party: Cocktails With a Cause
2026-04-18 18:00 - 21:30 | MA
You’re invited for a night of Derby-style fun, connection, and purpose where every moment makes an impact. 🐎

By joining us, you’re not just having a great time; you’re helping strengthen the lifeline for cancer survivors and their families.
This is more than an evening of celebration; it’s a chance to stand with cancer survivors when they need support most. By sponsoring or attending this event, you are helping ensure that no one has to navigate life during or after cancer treatment alone.

Funds raised for the Each Moment We’re Alive Cancer Support Network directly sustain our free survivorship programs, live support groups, and personalized guidance for survivors and their families. Funds raised through the upcoming Derby Kickoff Party: Cocktails for a Cause will allow EMWA to also expand access to live support groups and expand our team of Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) and trained facilitators, meeting the growing deman…

18th Annual Empty Bowls
2026-04-18 12:00 - 16:00 | MA
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.

Tori Ackley's Album Release Concert at BHMA
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Berkshire Hills Music Academy, 48 Woodbridge St, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
Join us for a special musical celebration of the release of BHMA singer-songwriter Tori Ackley’s new album. After a year and a half of hard work, she and her team will host a live concert showcasing her original music. The evening will include performances by Tori and her band, with an opening set by Robbie Wilson, musician and BHMA instructor.
This event is free and open to the public, with a suggested donation at the door. Don’t miss this exciting milestone and a fun night of live music!

First-Time Homebuyer workshop series
2026-04-15 17:30 - 20:30 | MA
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 three-part VIRTUAL workshop:
Wednesdays, 5:30pm-8:30pm
April 15, 22, and 29
Cost of the workshop is $75 per household, nonrefundable.

April Credit Success workshop
2026-04-14 17:30 - 20:30 | MA
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.
Our Credit Success Workshop provides the tools you need to reach your financial goals. Learn directly from a Way Finders’ certified counselor through interactive and engaging activities. After you complete your workshop, you will have the opportunity to meet with a HUD-certified housing counselor to discuss your individual goals.
There is a $10 fee to reserve your seat for the workshop. This fee will be refunded upon workshop completion.
Click the link below create an account and register. This workshop is in-person in our Springfield office.
Way Finders is dedicated to assisting low-to-moderate income clients achieve financial stability and success. You will not be turned away for inability to pay. To request a one-time time waiver please contact our support department at homeownership@wayfinders.org or 413-233-1621.

COSMeets Young Children's Services
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 | MA

Shared Living and Adult Family Care Conference
2026-04-14 08:30 - 17:00 | MA
ServiceNet is one of several provider agencies hosting this year’s Shared Living & Adult Family Care Conference at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center in Marlborough, MA. Join us as we come together to advance best practices in Shared Living and Adult Family Care. Get tickets

De-escalating Behaviors for Caregivers and Professionals
2026-04-13 17:30 - 19:00 | MA
This in-person workshop will focus on de-escalating behaviors and preventing crises. Topics will include:

De-escalation goals
Pre-de-escalation strategies
Keys to effective de-escalation
De-escalation techniques
De-escalation pitfalls to avoid
How to de-escalate as a team
De-escalation safety

Brennan will be hosting 1:1 consultations at a later workshop.

The RFC's 35th Anniversary: Featuring Angela Y. Davis
2026-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 | MA
We are thrilled to announce that author, activist and RFC Advisory Board member, Angela Y. Davis, will join us for an event honoring 35 years of the Rosenberg Fund for Children supporting grassroots movements and nurturing the next generation of activists! On Saturday, April 11th, 2026, join us in Northampton, Mass. as we celebrate the power of collective movements to confront injustice and protect human rights. We will come together as a community to face the current political moment with hope, resilience and action.
This milestone is one we share with hundreds of targeted activists and their families within the RFC community fighting for a better, more just future, and with the thousands of dedicated supporters who make the RFC’s work possible. Come and share in the celebration!
Thousands of children have received RFC grants since we opened our doors in 1990. These funds provide prison visits; therapy; tuition for affirming and supportive school environments; arts, sports and other cultural activities for young activists and kids whose parents are brutalized anti-genocide activists, fired teachers, targeted trans and LGBTQIA+ rights advocates, criminalized organizers for a more just immigration system, harassed journalists and so many more.

Abril clases para compradores de casa por primera vez de Way Finders
2026-04-11 09:00 - 14:00 | MA
Esta es una clase completa dividida en dos días:
11 y 18 de abril.Horario: 9:00 am – 2:00pm
La clase cubre todos los aspectos de la compra de una casa. Diseñado específicamente para compradores de vivienda por primera vez, la clase está certificada por CHAPA, HUD y MassHousing. Se requiere completar la clase para calificar para ciertos productos de asistencia financiera de la ciudad y algunos préstamos hipotecarios.
¡Regístrese y cree su perfil de comprador de vivienda en free Way Finders hoy!

Tapestry Health's 2026 Gala
2026-04-10 17:30 - 21:00 | MA

Harm Reduction to Self-Injury Overview
2026-04-09 12:00 - 16:00 | MA
Learn what self-injury is, why people do it and how to be a better support when it happens.

Many trainings on self-injury are ineffective because they focus on pathologizing the experience and trying to force people to stop. In this workshop, we will embrace harm reduction philosophy to go deeper into the context of self-injury on both an individual and social level. We will also explore how letting go of force and coercion can open new avenues of support. This includes managing our own fears so they don’t get in the way or drive us to do something that is more harm than help!
This intensive overview is open to anyone including clinicians, peer supporters, family members, first responders and others interested in learning how to better support a person who is self-injuring.
This workshop will cover:

Reasons why people self-injure
Different types of self-injury
How to effectively support people who are self-injuring

This training will take place on:
Thursday, April 9th ~ 12pm-4pm Eastern Time (11am-3pm Central / 10am-2pm Mountain / 9am-1pm Pacific).

Community Foundation Western Massachusetts Community Resilience Grants due
2026-04-09 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
Attention nonprofits! Does your organization provide direct services to individuals and families? The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts has announced that applications are now open for Community Resilience Grants. This new grant initiative provides urgent, flexible support to frontline organizations throughout our region in the form of a one-time grant of up to $50,000.

Woven Together: Community Celebration and Quilt Unveiling
2026-04-08 08:00 - 17:00 | MA

Franklin County Community Conversation
2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:30 | MA
Franklin County faces urgent housing challenges — and meaningful opportunities.
Join us for the Franklin County Housing Conversation – a regional conversation about where we are, what the data tells us, and how we move forward together.
Learn about housing in Franklin County
Be among the first to explore key findings from Building Homes. Building Futures., the new four-county regional housing study conducted by the UMass Donahue Institute and join a conversation to help shape future housing strategies for the region. At this event, you’ll gain:

A clear picture of current housing trends and needs in Franklin County
Insights into regional gaps and growth opportunities
New tools Franklin County communities can use to plan, produce, and preserve housing
A chance to discuss practical strategies you can apply locally

Featuring an audience Q&A with:

Kerry Spitzer, UMDI
Amy Cahillane, Greenfield Community & Economic Development
Alyssa LaRose, Rural Development
Megan McDonough, Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity
FRCOG

Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30pm

Doors open, food available at 5:30pm
Program from 6pm-7:30pm

Location: Franklin Regional Council of Governments – JW Olver Transit Center, 1st Floor Conference Room: 12 Olive St., Greenfield, MA

Air Quality & Transportation Showcases
2026-04-07 17:00 - 19:30 | MA

Third Annual Nonprofit Innovators Forum: Innovating for Sustainable Growth
2026-04-06 10:00 - 15:45 | MA
What to Expect:

An opening plenary session addressing the Sustainable Growth theme.

Presentations and workshops.

Networking with like-minded individuals, seasoned nonprofit professionals, and potential collaborators to expand your network and exchange valuable insights.

An experience that will leave you inspired and empowered to face adversity and make a difference in your community!

FREE REGISTRATION!

Monthly Diaper Drive
2026-04-06 09:00 - 12:00 | MA

16th Annual Cammer Cup
2026-04-04 14:30 - 18:00 | MA

Big Love Little Performances 4.0
2026-04-02 18:30 | MA
Our Electrifying 4th Annual, 21 plus Lip-sync & Karaoke fundraising event benefitting CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County, will be held at the revered and beautifully renovated Iron Horse Music Hall, on NEW DATE! Thursday, April 2nd in a wild celebration of BIG LOVE.
If you know, you know – if you don’t, you’ll want experience all the dazzle!
Our signature event is always evolving so expect an all-new spectacular! But of course, all the happenings will once again be emceed by Monte Belmonte, Tara Brewster, and Kelsey Flynn. Featuring celebrity contest judges delivering their verdict for the best crooners. Inspired by love, this celebration will be unlike any other in the Pioneer Valley, as we continue to reimagine the marvel that brings together bank executives, government officials, baristas, schoolteachers, and well… anyone who wants to grab their 15… well 4 minutes of fame!
Last year’s out-of-the-box event was a thrilling vibe – the room was full of magic. The duet between Monte as Elphaba and Tara, in the tallest wig known to humankind, was spellbinding! The crowd gasped as yo-yo professionals rolled through the room on a giant yo-yo and performed amazing yo-yo feats to a George Michael song- you can guess which one right? Not to mention the amazing Karaoke, Lip-sync and all the little performances – from both returning and new performers who surprised and delighted us with their renditions of famous sing-along hits.
The amazing performances, the famous food, libation cheer, desserts to fall in love with, a curated auction and sweet activities, will make this simply the best way to celebrate love and community connection. It’s a VIBE!

A Evening With Spirit
2026-04-02 18:00 - 21:00 | MA
Guests will experience the extraordinary as they dine with internationally acclaimed psychic medium and entertainer Gary McKinstry, who will connect with the spirit world and deliver intuitive messages to select guests.
Ticket price: $75 (dinner included).
Please note that all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. By purchasing a ticket, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms.
All proceeds benefit the Mental Health Association (MHA).
Guests will be seated at tables of eight. If you are purchasing tickets separately but would like to sit with specific guests, please indicate the full names of those individuals in the “Seating Request” field during registration.
While we will make every effort to accommodate seating requests, they cannot be guaranteed. Final table assignments will be determined by the event organizers to ensure the best overall guest experience.

Spring Break Program 2026 Registration Open
2026-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | MA

King's Kids Summer Camp Registration Open
2026-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | MA

Transparency: A Panel on Transgender Care in Western MA
2026-03-31 17:30 - 19:30 | 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.

Pickleball Tournament
2026-03-29 08:00 - 18:30 | MA

Mass Landlord Workshop
2026-03-28 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.

Post Purchase Workshop
2026-03-26 17:30 - 20:30 | MA
If you’ve already purchased your home, join our Homeowners Workshop and Celebration for fun-filled interactive learning and home care demonstrations from our partnering presenters.
Our workshop includes information on: construction rehabilitation loans, seasonal maintenance and home repair, being green in and around your home, weatherization, and so much more.
Everyone who attends receives a 65-piece tool kit and will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $100 gift card!
Registration required. FREE! Meets MHP Post-Purchase workshop requirement.

Margarita Madness
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | MA
Mix, mingle, and network at our largest signature event of the year, presented by Western Mass Heating, Cooling & Plumbing! Enjoy an evening of tasty margaritas and vote for your favorite. Local restaurants showcase their fare and there are dozens of great raffles prizes donated by our Amherst Area Chamber Members. The premiere networking event in the region. Live Music! Food! Games! Raffle! And, of course, Margaritas!
Our featured nonprofit is Way Finders, an affordable housing organization dedicated to bringing home stability to people across Western Massachusetts since 1972.

March Concert Series at BHMA
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Berkshire Hills Music Academy, 48 Woodbridge St, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
Berkshire Hills Music Academy presents an inspiring evening of classical music, community connection, and authentic artistic expression featuring talented BHMA students and instructors. The performers include the BHMA Classical Ensemble and the “Idle Hands” piano duo, which comprises of Tom Slowick, an accomplished pianist and instructor at BHMA, and Franklin Nichols, a multi-talented BHMA musician. Free entry, suggested donation at the door.
