COSA

Join COSA for the Provider's Fair! Gather with colleagues from organizations throughout Hampshire County. This tabling event provides the opportunity to network, share news about your programming, discuss trends, and discover resources.   COSA's Annual Meeting will also take place at this event. Hear reporting on the past year and plans for the future. All […]

Join us for the November COSA members meeting to network with your colleagues, share announcements from your organization, and hear from our speakers panel on the topic of housing in Western Massachusetts. Our panelists will be Shaundell Diaz, Program Director at Three County Continuum of Care, Community Action; Jodi Smith, Senior Vice President of Housing […]

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 […]

As the new two-year legislative session has just begun in Massachusetts, the February COSA meeting will be focused on legislative advocacy. Many COSA member agencies have an interest in advocating for public policy that affects your programs and the people you serve. At this meeting, we'll be talking about effective strategies for engaging with legislators, […]

In this presentation we will consider the skill of storytelling and how this practice helps Indigenous People move towards health and wellness. José Lugo has served as the Native Education Liaison for Collaborative for Educational Services. He is a detribalized Chicano Macewalli who uses storytelling to reconnect with his Indigenous cultural practices. Through this skill […]

COSA Meets on Sep 9th Join COSA as we start the new year of programming with a COSA Community Check-in! This will be a virtual members meeting where we'll have plenty of time for announcements about your programs and upcoming events, and time to connect with other COSA members. We will facilitate an informal conversation […]

Hello human services professionals! You're invited to the COSA Providers Fair, a wonderful chance to connect with colleagues and learn about the amazing work happening throughout Hampshire County. This is a relaxed tabling event where you can network, share information about your programs, and discover valuable resources from other agencies. Let's come together to discuss […]