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SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning. \nGive 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 show faith in those who work for you\, and much much more. \nRegister 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.  Select to attend in person at our offices in Easthampton or virtually over Zoom. \nThis series is presented over Zoom. Series runs 8 consecutive weeks starting October 1st to November 19th 9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $650 for members\, $1300 for nonmembers. \n  \nSeries Dates and Topics: \nRetention: Rewards and Accountability Wed October 1st 2025 \nPeople 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. \nPresented by Diana Brooks \nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution Thurs October 9th 2025 \nThrough 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. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wed October 15th 2025 \nJoin 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. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \nLiability and Benefit- Wed October 22nd 2025 \nGain 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. \nPresented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International \nEmployment Law Wed October 29th 2025 \nAvoid 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. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \nCyber Security Wed November 5th 2025 \nWith 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. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \nLead with Influence- Wed November 12th 2025 \nWhether they mean to or not\, each person exerts influence over others.  With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with\, leading to them influencing others positively as well. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \nLeadership Communication Wed November 19th 2025 \nThis 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. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n    \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-fall-2025/2025-11-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053139
CREATED:20250916T184323Z
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SUMMARY:Lead with Influence : Choose Your Training
DESCRIPTION:Single sessions of HSF’s Supervisory Skills Series are now available for registration. \nGive 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 show faith in those who work for you\, and much much more. \nLead with Influence- Wed November 12th 2025 \nWhether they mean to or not\, each person exerts influence over others.  With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with\, leading to them influencing others positively as well. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \nThis series is presented over Zoom. 9am-12:30pm all session. Each Session  is $150 for members\, $250 for nonmembers. \n \nOther Series Dates and Topics: \nLeadership Communication Wed November 19th 2025 \nThis 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. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n    \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-fall-2025-choose-your-training-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Building Resilience from Within
DESCRIPTION:This six-week series was developed to help prevent caregiver burnout but is open to anyone experiencing heightened stress in their lives.\nPresenter Reina Goldberg will teach simple techniques to build core resilience including mindfulness\, gentle movement\, and guided visualization. The ongoing nature of the series strengthens connection\, reduces feelings of isolation\, and empowers individuals with tools to address their most pressing needs for stress reduction. \nOctober 22nd through November 26th\n(10/22\, 10/29\, 11/5\, 11/12\, 11/19 & 11/26)\nWednesdays 11-11:45 on Zoom (Participants will receive a Zoom link prior to the first session) \nThe program is free\, open to all\, and no experience is required. To ensure accessibility\, all exercises can be done seated or standing and every session is recorded so participants can watch or rewatch at their convenience. Registration is required. For more information and/or to register: scan the QR code in the image\, call 413-737-2601 or contact Tammy Morton: t.morton@jfswm.org
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/building-resilience-from-within-2/2025-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts":MAILTO:info@jfswm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000
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SUMMARY:Community Benefits Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/community-benefits-forum/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
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SUMMARY:Safe Passage Open House: Therapists & Behavioral Health Workers
DESCRIPTION:Safe Passage is hosting an Open Houses for therapists and behavioral health workers — Join us to learn more about Safe Passage and our programs/services\, get a tour of our office and meet folks running our programs\, and learn more about how you can engage with Safe Passage and support survivors of domestic violence. We will have refreshments and light snacks available. RSVP is required at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemlOt3cnMiwUojWfP1OmwY5PvYxPOT3Yo0E72n0qWeCV6i-w/viewform?usp=dialog \nPlease note: This is a drop-in space and there is no expectation to stay for the entire length of the event! \nIf you have any questions\, you can reach us at outreach@safepass.org.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/safe-passage-open-house-therapists-behavioral-health-workers/
LOCATION:Safe Passage\, 76 Carlon Dr\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
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SUMMARY:Safe Passage Open House
DESCRIPTION:Safe Passage is hosting an Open Houses for therapists and behavioral health workers — Join Safe Passage to network and build coalition with fellow providers\, learn more about Safe Passage and their programs/services\, get a tour of the office and meet folks running programs\, and learn more about how you can engage with Safe Passage and support survivors of domestic violence. There will be refreshments and light snacks available. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/safe-passage-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053139
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UID:10007591-1763024400-1763028000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Community Benefits Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/community-benefits-forum-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
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CREATED:20251021T131402Z
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UID:10007503-1763055000-1763060400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Protect Your Children from Lead Poisoning
DESCRIPTION:Protect Your Children from Lead Poisoning – Free Community Events \nJoin us for one of two free community events about lead poisoning prevention! These interactive evenings will equip families with the tools to keep children safe from lead\, learn simple steps to prevent exposure\, connect with local resources\, and identify hidden lead hazards in your home and community. \n  \n  \n·    Thursday\, November 13\, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM at MA Green High Performance Computing Center\, 100 Bigelow St\, Holyoke\, MA. Register for the Holyoke event.  \n  \nPresented in partnership with Square One\, Massachusetts Fair Housing Center\, and DPH CLPPP. \n  \nQuestions? Contact Beyonca at btwiggs@publichealthwm.org
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/protect-your-children-from-lead-poisoning/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053139
CREATED:20250917T123013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T123013Z
UID:10007457-1763114400-1763118000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/ribbon-cutting/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T131500
DTSTAMP:20260503T053139
CREATED:20251021T114735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T114810Z
UID:10007501-1763121600-1763126100@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Advancing Health Equity in Western MA's Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free webinar\, Rural Realities: Advancing Health Equity in Western MA’s Rural Communities\, exploring the unique challenges and strengths of rural communities across Western Massachusetts\, featuring State Senator Jo Comerford\, Hampshire\, Franklin\, Worcester district\, Laura Kittross\, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission\, and Phoebe Walker\, Franklin Regional Council of Governments.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/advancing-health-equity-in-western-mas-rural-communities/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T131500
DTSTAMP:20260503T053139
CREATED:20251021T132728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T132728Z
UID:10007505-1763121600-1763126100@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Rural Realities: Advancing Health Equity in Western MA's Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free webinar exploring the unique challenges and strengths of rural communities across Western Massachusetts\, featuring State Senator Jo Comerford\, Hampshire\, Franklin\, Worcester district\, Laura Kittross\, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission\, and Phoebe Walker\, Franklin Regional Council of Governments.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/rural-realities-advancing-health-equity-in-western-mas-rural-communities/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T170000
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CREATED:20251028T113517Z
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UID:10007573-1763193600-1763226000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Mobile Food Bank Distribution Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Our Mobile Food Bank delivers a truck full of free fresh and non-perishable groceries from our warehouse directly to a community site for immediate distribution to residents. There are no eligibility requirements to receive food from our Mobile Food Bank. Anyone can attend. \nCall our Mobile Food Bank staff at 413-419-0079 with questions and for up-to-date information on closures. \n\nMobile Food Bank Schedule
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/mobile-food-bank-distribution-schedule/2025-11-15/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053139
CREATED:20251029T121222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T125915Z
UID:10007578-1763193600-1763226000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Gift Drive
DESCRIPTION:Amherst Survival Center holiday gift drive\n  \nAmherst Survival Center is accepting NEW children’s books\, games\, toys\, and winter accessories for ALL ages from now until December 31st. Households with children are welcome to shop during their pantry visit throughout the month of December. Have any questions? Please reach out to Miranda.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/holiday-gift-drive/2025-11-15/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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