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SUMMARY:CHD’s & Cancer House of Hope’s Luminaria 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Cancer House of Hope’s annual Luminaria on Dec 9th\, 5 pm to 7 pm at the Town Common in West Springfield\, MA.\nHonor your loved ones who have passed away or a loved one currently fighting cancer or has survived. You can buy a luminary for $10 each.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/chds-cancer-house-of-hopes-luminaria-2024/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Legislators & Cookies
DESCRIPTION:Close out 2024 with COSA! Join COSA for an in-person December meeting at the Hadley Public Library. Bring a batch of your favorite cookies to share and learn how nonprofits can effectively engage with state & federal legislative offices. We will hear from legislative offices about the general timeline of events & actions in the new year\, how and when to effectively advocate for legislation and budget line items\, and get a chance to ask questions of legislators and their staff. \n  \nSpeakers: \n\nDan Carey\, State Representative\, Second Hampshire\nMindy Domb\, State Representative\, Third Hampshire\nJo Comerford\, State Senator\, Hampshire\, Franklin and Worcester\nKoby Gardner-Levine\, Regional Manager for Congressman Jim McGovern\n\n  \nDate: Tuesday\, December 10\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00am-11:30 am \nLocation: Hadley Public Library\, 50 Middle Street\, Hadley\, MA 01035 \nLight refreshments will be available.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/legislators-cookies/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T170000
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SUMMARY:Books and Brew
DESCRIPTION:A unique book club designed to bring people together; young professionals\, community members and anyone interested in financial empowerment.\nThank you White Lion\, Springfield City Library and Liberty Bank
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/books-and-brew/2024-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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SUMMARY:Advocacy 101: How to be the best advocate for your child
DESCRIPTION:This workshop led by Alison Greene will teach you the ins and outs of advocating for your child: How to be more successful by focusing on the most impactful activities that will result in quality supports and services for your child. Learn the processes that turn the wheels of special education\, as well as tips for maintaining both a good relationship with the school and high standards for your child.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/advocacy-101-how-to-be-the-best-advocate-for-your-child/
LOCATION:Inclusive Community Center\, 41 Russell St.\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Job Descriptions\, Evals\, and Expectations Through an Equity Lens
DESCRIPTION:Objectives \n\nRecognize systems that exist which are directly responsible for invisible barriers\nExplore their personal bias and articulate its contributions to conflict and non-productivity in the workplace.\nDemonstrate cultural awareness and competence.\nIdentify language and terms that are harmful and offensive.\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\n\n\nEvaluate an organization’s hierarchy and how those structures do not add to building equity and belonging.\nUnderstand Affirmative Action on a deeper level.\nGain a greater understanding of your cultural values\, biases\, and behaviors and how they impact your interactions amidst diversity.\nExplore how language and communication influence whom you attract to your business.\nExpand knowledge of policy and systems that innately keep some folks out.\n\n\n\nPresented by Traci Talbert- African American Female Presenter Award Association \n \n9am- 12:30pm \n$120 HSF Members \n$240 Not Yet Members \n  \nHSF Training Sponsors \n \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsfs-recruitment-and-retention-series-5/
LOCATION:NCYF Building; 203 East St\, Easthampton\, 203 East St\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:  \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/coffee-conversation-2/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:The Western Mass Training Consortium\, 187 High St\, Holyoke\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Connect Science: Service-Learning Training Program
DESCRIPTION:MSA is excited to announce the return of our Connect Science: Service-Learning Training Program! Join us to learn about Connect Science: a research-based science instruction that integrates social emotional learning\, science\, and service-learning. \n\nWHAT: Training\, materials\, and support aligned with upper elementary MA Science and Technology Standards. Participants will receive an evidence-based service-learning/social emotional/science unit of study with all the materials to implement with students.\nWHO: Any school district or out-of-school time program\nWHEN:\n\nDecember 5 & 6\, 2024\nDecember 12 & 13\, 2024\nFollow up virtual session determined by participants\n\n\nWHERE: Massachusetts Service Alliance\, 98 N. Washington Street\, Suite 400 Boston\, MA 02114\n\n  \nTo learn more\, read this linked info sheet and attend the upcoming Connect Science Service-Learning Training Info Session on October 4th at 11 am. Register for the Connect Science info session using this link.* \n‍ \n*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.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/connect-science-service-learning-training-program/2024-12-12/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Service Alliance":MAILTO:lrooney@mass-service.org 
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SUMMARY:Community Leadership Connect
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Community Leadership Connect launch! Join us on Thursday\, Dec 12. 2024 at 4:00 PM to learn more about this exciting new initiative supporting regional leaders.\nThe CLC is designed to be a space for convening\, collaborating and coordinating community resources that support our regional leaders. \nResource Database: \nAn inventory of regional leadership development services\, including training programs\, workshops\, and networking events. This free\, community access database is a resource guide for leadership development opportunities across the region. \nMentoring Hub: \nA centralized mentorship platform that recruits experienced leaders (mentors) and matches them with emerging leaders based on areas of interest\, industry\, or leadership skills. \nPeer Support Circles: \nRegular group meetings (virtual or in-person) for shared learning\, problem-solving\, and emotional support\, connecting peers centered on demographic or professional similarities. \n\nWomen’s Leadership Circle\nNew to Leadership\nLeading Youth Programs\nBoard Chairs Circle\n\nLeadership Learnings and Skill Developments: \nIn collaboration with Human Service Forum and local content experts\, training opportunities ranging from multiple day series formats to single session workshops\, provide ongoing education to meet the needs of all leaders\, wherever they may be in their discovery. \n  \nMore information \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeel free to share or bring a guest!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/community-leadership-connect/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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SUMMARY:On Board Matching Event
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to once again host the United Way OnBoard Matching Event\, where your skills and expertise can help make a difference in our community! This unique opportunity connects passionate individuals like you with local nonprofits seeking new board members. \nAt this event\, you will: \n\nMeet with nonprofit leaders actively seeking board members\nLearn about the missions\, challenges\, and needs of these organizations\nExplore opportunities to leverage your skills in support of meaningful causes\nNetwork with other community leaders and like-minded professionals\n\nTthis event is a perfect chance to explore different options and find a match that aligns with your passion. \nWe hope you can join us for an inspiring and rewarding evening! Should you have any questions\, feel free to reach out to Ali Maggio at amaggio@uwpv.org. \nFree parking for this event is available at the MGM Springfield Garage. \nPaid parking is available at the Tower Square Garage.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/on-board-matching-event/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T170000
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SUMMARY:Connect Science: Service-Learning Training Program
DESCRIPTION:MSA is excited to announce the return of our Connect Science: Service-Learning Training Program! Join us to learn about Connect Science: a research-based science instruction that integrates social emotional learning\, science\, and service-learning. \n\nWHAT: Training\, materials\, and support aligned with upper elementary MA Science and Technology Standards. Participants will receive an evidence-based service-learning/social emotional/science unit of study with all the materials to implement with students.\nWHO: Any school district or out-of-school time program\nWHEN:\n\nDecember 5 & 6\, 2024\nDecember 12 & 13\, 2024\nFollow up virtual session determined by participants\n\n\nWHERE: Massachusetts Service Alliance\, 98 N. Washington Street\, Suite 400 Boston\, MA 02114\n\n  \nTo learn more\, read this linked info sheet and attend the upcoming Connect Science Service-Learning Training Info Session on October 4th at 11 am. Register for the Connect Science info session using this link.* \n‍ \n*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.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/connect-science-service-learning-training-program/2024-12-13/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Service Alliance":MAILTO:lrooney@mass-service.org 
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