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SUMMARY:Community Foundation Western Massachusetts Community Resilience Grants due
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/community-foundation-western-massachusetts-community-resilience-grants-due/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Scholarship Opportunities Drop In Sessions
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/scholarship-opportunities-drop-in-sessions/2026-02-27/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Community Foundation SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPENS
DESCRIPTION:Obtaining a college education is expensive\, and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts strives to provide some financial assistance to students living in Franklin\, Hampden and Hampshire counties to help them achieve their goal of graduating from college. We have over 160 different scholarship funds\, and each year we give away over 1\,000 individual scholarship awards. This equates to approximately $1.4 million in scholarships.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/community-foundation-scholarship-application-opens/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T080000
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SUMMARY:Interest-Free Student Loan Program Applications Closing
DESCRIPTION:Community Foundation Resumes Interest-Free Student Loan Program After Temporary Pause\nCommunity Foundation of Western Massachusetts is pleased to announce the resumption of its student loan program\, designed to support post-secondary education students needing financial assistance. After a temporary pause was initiated in July 2024 to assess the program’s impact on students\, the Foundation has reinstated the program while continuing ongoing research and dialogue. \nThe pause was part of a larger initiative to evaluate how the loan program fits into the broader conversation of student loan debt\, affordability\, equity\, and long-term financial health for students. \n“We took some time to carefully consider whether our loan program was helping students achieve their educational goals without leading to unmanageable debt after graduation\,” said Megan Burke\, President and CEO of the Community Foundation. “While the conversation around student loan debt is ongoing\, we remain committed to supporting students\, and we are confident that resuming the program this Fall is the right step as we continue to consider what the best strategies may be for our approach.” \nWhile research on the program’s impact continues\, the Foundation has adjusted its timeline to ensure the program remains accessible and beneficial to students. Applications will open on November 1 and close on November 15\, with awards expected to arrive to students in January 2025 in time to offer support for the Spring semester of the academic year. \n“We have listened carefully to our community of experts to ensure that our loan program is a bridge\, not a barrier\, to success\,” added Denise Hurst\, Vice President for Community Impact and Partnerships. “By resuming the program\, we’re taking action to help students today while working on improvements for the future.” As the program moves forward\, the Community Foundation will continue to engage with stakeholders and students to find ways to make educational financing more equitable and sustainable. For more information about the loan program\,
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/interest-free-student-loan-program-applications-closing/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T080000
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SUMMARY:Interest-Free Student Loan Program Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:Community Foundation Resumes Interest-Free Student Loan Program After Temporary Pause\nCommunity Foundation of Western Massachusetts is pleased to announce the resumption of its student loan program\, designed to support post-secondary education students needing financial assistance. After a temporary pause was initiated in July 2024 to assess the program’s impact on students\, the Foundation has reinstated the program while continuing ongoing research and dialogue. \nThe pause was part of a larger initiative to evaluate how the loan program fits into the broader conversation of student loan debt\, affordability\, equity\, and long-term financial health for students. \n“We took some time to carefully consider whether our loan program was helping students achieve their educational goals without leading to unmanageable debt after graduation\,” said Megan Burke\, President and CEO of the Community Foundation. “While the conversation around student loan debt is ongoing\, we remain committed to supporting students\, and we are confident that resuming the program this Fall is the right step as we continue to consider what the best strategies may be for our approach.” \nWhile research on the program’s impact continues\, the Foundation has adjusted its timeline to ensure the program remains accessible and beneficial to students. Applications will open on November 1 and close on November 15\, with awards expected to arrive to students in January 2025 in time to offer support for the Spring semester of the academic year. \n“We have listened carefully to our community of experts to ensure that our loan program is a bridge\, not a barrier\, to success\,” added Denise Hurst\, Vice President for Community Impact and Partnerships. “By resuming the program\, we’re taking action to help students today while working on improvements for the future.” As the program moves forward\, the Community Foundation will continue to engage with stakeholders and students to find ways to make educational financing more equitable and sustainable. For more information about the loan program\,
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/interest-free-student-loan-program-applications-open/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T100000
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SUMMARY:Community Foundation of Western MA Virtual Open Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Community Impact Team will have virtual open office hours for nonprofits and other stakeholders
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/community-foundation-of-western-ma-virtual-open-office-hours/2024-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T100000
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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-2024/2024-08-23/2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T120000
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SUMMARY:Evolve Philanthropy\, Donor Engagement Series
DESCRIPTION:Description:  The Community Foundation will host a special EVOLVE Philanthropy session to honor Black History Month. Join us for a conversation recognizing the rich history of African-American contributions to the area\, and the possibilities for a brighter\, more just future. Central to any such conversation in Amherst is the topic of reparations for residents of African descent. We will explore the need to address the significant historical racial disparities\, the current climate in town related to racial justice\, and the possibilities for wealth redistribution in the coming years. \nFormat: Panel discussion with experts in African-American studies\, philanthropy and reparations: \n\nDr. Stefan Bradley\, Amherst College Charles Hamilton Houston ’15 Professor of Black Studies and History\nKimberly Dumpson\, UMass Amherst Foundation Vice President\, Advancement and presenter of “Between My Ancestors and Me: The Gift And Power of Intergenerational Storytelling.”\nMichele Miller\, Former Town Councilor and Co-chair of Amherst’s African Heritage Reparation Assembly\nDr. Amilcar Shabazz\, UMass Amherst Professor of African-American Studies\, Treasurer of the National Council for Black Studies and member of the African Heritage Reparation Assembly
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/evolve-philanthropy-donor-engagement-series/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T100000
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SUMMARY:Community Impact Team\, Virtual Open Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Open Office Hours\nThe Community Impact Team will have virtual open office hours for nonprofits and other stakeholders on the following dates: \n\nFriday\, January 26\, 2024\, 10AM to 1PM
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/community-impact-team-virtual-open-office-hours/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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