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SUMMARY:The Savvy Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Savvy Caregiver® is a class for family and friends caring for someone living with memory loss or\nAlzheimer’s disease. \nFor most family caregivers\, caregiving is a new role and one for which training is needed-just as you\nwould receive training for any new job. The Savvy Caregiver® Program helps caregivers better understand\nthe changes their loved ones are experiencing\, and how to best provide individualized care for them\nthroughout the progression of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Participants will learn how to feel better\nabout their caregiver role and how to care for themselves. The Savvy Caregiver® Program was developed\nby experts in caregiving techniques and goes beyond introductory educational offerings to provide\nclinical-level training for family caregivers. \nParticipants will receive a manual to refer to at home\, and have homework that provides opportunities to\nput new knowledge to work\, practice new skills\, and assess how things are going between class. \nThe class will be taught by Monica Crespo\, BS\, BA\, Caregiver Specialist with WestMass ElderCare and\nCarol Constant\, CDP\, both of whom are certified Savvy Caregiver® Group Leaders. \nThe six-week class is free\, but registration is required; please contact Sabrina Denesha (413)538-9020\,\next. 470 or sdenesha@wmeldercare.org to register for the class by July 2. Please contact Monica Crespo\n(413)538-9020\, ext. 403 or mcrespo@wmeldercare.org to inquire about course content or respite care\nopportunities for class participants.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/the-savvy-caregiver/2024-08-12/
LOCATION:RiverMills Senior Center\, 5 W. Main Street\, Chicopee\, 01020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T173000
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SUMMARY:Annual Backpack & School Supply Distribution
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/annual-backpack-school-supply-distribution/2024-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T104724
CREATED:20240730T115556Z
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SUMMARY:INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR FLEXIBLE FUNDING 2024
DESCRIPTION:Flexible Funding aims to provide unrestricted financial support to sustain day-to-day operations of organizations\, enabling you to focus on your mission. At CFWM\, equity is central to all our efforts. We especially welcome applications from smaller\, newer\, non-traditional\, or fiscally sponsored organizations that have not yet received substantial institutional philanthropy. We also prioritize organizations deeply rooted in their communities. \nThis year\, we are excited to announce a partnership with the MassMutual Foundation\, offering an expansion of Flexible Funding grants specifically for Springfield-serving organizations. Additionally\, we have expanded funding available in Franklin County. With a single application\, organizations can apply for funding; our staff will decide which of the criteria your organization best meets. \nCFWM Staff will hold virtual information sessions about the Flexible Funding 2024 grant opportunity. Information sessions will review the grant process\, the application and criteria. They are as follows:\nAugust 7\, 2024: 2pm – 3pm (general) \nAugust 13\, 2024: 10am – 11am (support for submitting your budget) \nAugust 23\, 2024: 9am – 10am (general) \nAugust 23\, 2024: 10am – 11am (for fiscally sponsored organizations)
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/information-sessions-for-flexible-funding-2024/2024-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T104724
CREATED:20240806T143148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T143148Z
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SUMMARY:MHA Grand Opening
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/mha-grand-opening/
LOCATION:350 Memorial Drive \, Chicopee\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T104724
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SUMMARY:August Credit Success Workshop
DESCRIPTION:August 13 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm\n$10\n\n\n\n\nWhether 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. \nOur 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. \nThere is a $10 fee to reserve your seat for the workshop. This fee will be refunded upon workshop completion. \nWay 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. \nTo request a one-time time waiver please contact our support department at homeownership@wayfinders.org or 413-233-1621.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/august-credit-success-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T104724
CREATED:20240417T104305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T104305Z
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SUMMARY:United Way of Pioneer Valley – OnBoard Board Basics Series
DESCRIPTION:This session\, facilitated by nonprofit leader and consultant\, Shannon Mumblo\, will present the top 5 things potential board members should consider before joining a board. \nMore than a single event\, OnBoard is a programmatic resource designed to support the health and viability of our community’s nonprofit leadership–the Board. \nHosted by UWPV\, OnBoard has expanded its offerings with a series of instructional webinars\, networking opportunities\, and community engagement activities to prepare anyone for Board service. \nWe invite anyone interested in serving on a Board\, or just interested in learning about the integral role of the Board\, to start your journey with OnBoard.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/united-way-of-pioneer-valley-onboard-board-basics-series/2024-08-14/
LOCATION:TD Bank Center
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240816
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Care Training Program for Non-Chaplains - Open Enrollment
DESCRIPTION:ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN for the Spiritual Care Training Program for Non-Chaplains. This 6-week\, in-person\, certificate-only training program will serve as a foundation for Individuals\, Support Care Specialists\, and Caregivers to provide and engage in the spiritual care needs of the individuals with disabilities they support. Inter-faith spiritual care skills gained will help to support individual(s) with disabilities in a holistic way\, by honoring the whole person. \nTraining Program Dates:\nThe training will take place every Thursday from 9 am-2 pm starting on October 3\, 2024\, until November 7\, 2024. \nProgram Requirements:\n• The student must be a non-chaplain.\n• Students must work in the Human Services field.\n• Students must submit a Letter of Recommendation from their Supervisor or Manager along with the enrollment application.\n• Student must participate in all six (6) weeks of class to receive certificate** \nThe Spiritual Care Training Program for Non-Chaplains is limited to 10 students per session and will be honored on a first-come\, first-serve basis. If you have applied to the training program\, and the program is full\, you will receive a notification to be added to our waitlist for a future session.\nFor more information or to enroll\, visit https://homecommunityconnections.org/spiritual-care \nQuestions? Please contact Social Justice and Spiritual Care Director\, Reverend Gregory Jones @gjones@wmtcinfo.org.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/spiritual-care-training-program-for-non-chaplains-open-enrollment/2024-08-15/
LOCATION:The Western Mass Training Consortium\, 187 High St\, Holyoke\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T104724
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SUMMARY:August First-time Homebuyer Workshop (English)
DESCRIPTION:August 17 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm\n$50\n\n\n\n\nBecome a certified first-time homebuyer with Way Finders! Learn from local real estate professionals about the homebuying process. \nThe 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. \nThis is a two-part in-person workshop: \nSaturday\, August 17\, 9am-2pm\nSaturday\, August 24\, 9am-2pm \nWalk-ins are not accepted. Attendance for this workshop will be limited. \nCost of the workshop is $50 per household\, nonrefundable.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/august-first-time-homebuyer-workshop-english/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T104724
CREATED:20240730T131925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T131925Z
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SUMMARY:BackPack Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ware Family Resource Center for our Backpack Giveaway on August 17th! Free backpacks will be available for the first 100 youth! Please note that youth must be present to receive a backpack. Have questions? Call (413) 277-6601 or email bhnfrc@bhninc.org.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/backpack-giveaway/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T104724
CREATED:20240730T132349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T132349Z
UID:10003221-1723968000-1724000400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Annual Frozen Yogurt 5K Run/Walk
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/annual-frozen-yogurt-5k-run-walk/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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