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SUMMARY:COSMeets Young Children's Services
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/cosmeets-young-childrens-services/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T110000
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SUMMARY:AI for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:COSA is pleased to invite you to our upcoming session\, Intro to AI for Businesses and Nonprofits\, where we will explore how to transition artificial intelligence from a tech concept into a practical tool for our daily work. This session is designed to demystify how AI can support our missions – specifically by streamlining outreach\, enhancing data analysis\, and simplifying administrative tasks – while keeping our professional standards front and center. We will also prioritize a meaningful discussion on the ethical side of tech\, covering essential topics like data privacy\, bias\, and responsible implementation. Whether you’re looking to boost productivity or simply want a clearer understanding of these emerging tools\, we hope you’ll join us to learn how we can adopt AI thoughtfully and strategically to amplify our impact. \n  \nTuesday\, March 10th at 10am-11am on Zoom.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/ai-for-nonprofits/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T110000
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SUMMARY:Peer Grief Support: COSA
DESCRIPTION:Direct Service Providers (DSPs) working in the overdose crisis experience trauma as well as individual and collective grief due to the loss of clients\, coworkers\, friends and community. SADOD (Support After Death by Overdose) DSP program was created out of a need to offer grief support to the workforce impacted by substance use loss/suicide. SADOD’s DSP programming serves the community of providers such as recovery coaches\, harm reduction staff\, nurses\, residential\, MOUD program staff and more\, by way of providing free monthly peer grief support groups and workshops via zoom. SADOD’s DSP workshops are developed and facilitated by DSP peers\, covering topics related to grief /loss & resiliency while providing peers an opportunity to discuss these topics in community. \n\nSADOD also provides free peer grief services to the general community offering 1:1 peer grief support as well as specialty virtual and in person peer grief support groups. Learn about all of SADOD’s community peer grief services which may be supportive resources for your loved ones\, co-workers/staff and communities you are working with who might be grieving. You will be provided with information on how the DSP program can work with your organization\, as well as the referral processes for the 1:1 peer grief services for the general community.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/peer-grief-support-cosa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160836
CREATED:20251216T152431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T152431Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Grief Support
DESCRIPTION:Direct Service Providers (DSPs) working in the overdose crisis experience trauma as well as individual and collective grief due to the loss of clients\, coworkers\, friends and community. SADOD (Support After Death by Overdose) DSP program was created out of a need to offer grief support to the workforce impacted by substance use loss/suicide. SADOD’s DSP programming serves the community of providers such as recovery coaches\, harm reduction staff\, nurses\, residential\, MOUD program staff and more\, by way of providing free monthly peer grief support groups and workshops via zoom. SADOD’s DSP workshops are developed and facilitated by DSP peers\, covering topics related to grief /loss & resiliency while providing peers an opportunity to discuss these topics in community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSADOD also provides free peer grief services to the general community offering 1:1 peer grief support as well as specialty virtual and in person peer grief support groups. Learn about all of SADOD’s community peer grief services which may be supportive resources for your loved ones\, co-workers/staff and communities you are working with who might be grieving. You will be provided with information on how the DSP program can work with your organization\, as well as the referral processes for the 1:1 peer grief services for the general community.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/peer-grief-support/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160836
CREATED:20251202T133728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T115000Z
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SUMMARY:Legislators & Cookies
DESCRIPTION:It’s the perfect winter bake-ation!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, December 9th | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM IN PERSON: Hadley Public Library\nWrap up 2025 with a sweet and strategic COSA meeting!\nJoin us in person at the Hadley Public Library for an informative session on nonprofit legislative advocacy. This is your chance to learn the ins and outs of effectively engaging with state and federal legislative offices.\n\nWhat you’ll gain:\n\n\n\nA peek into the general timeline and key actions for the legislative year. \n\n\nExpert advice on how and when to advocate for essential legislation and budget line items. \n\n\nA direct Q&A opportunity with legislators and/or their staff. \n\n\nTime to network and catch up with your nonprofit and social service colleagues from all across the Valley.  \n\n\n\nSweeten the Deal: Please bring a batch of your favorite cookies to share! Light refreshments will also be provided.\n\nConfirmed presenters include:\n\n\n\nState Senator Jo Comerford – Hampshire\, Franklin\, Worcester District \n\n\nState Representative Homar Gómez – 2nd Hampshire District \n\n\nState Representative Lindsay Sabadosa – 1st Hampshire District \n\n\nLily Stowe-Alekman\, Staff Director for the Office of State Representative Mindy Domb – 3rd Hampshire District
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/legislators-cookies-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160836
CREATED:20251104T140624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T140624Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteers in the Valley
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/volunteers-in-the-valley/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160836
CREATED:20250917T123612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T150615Z
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SUMMARY:COSA Providers Fair
DESCRIPTION: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 current services and initiatives and strengthen our community partnerships. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe’ll also be holding our COSA Annual Meeting at the event and all COSA members are encouraged to attend. This is your opportunity to participate in the election of Board officers\, hear reports on the past year\, and get a peek at topics for the coming year. Don’t miss out on this great chance to reconnect with your peers and get a table to showcase your organization.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for a table today! Tables are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Non-members pay a $30 fee\, but for COSA members\, it’s completely free. Light refreshments will be available.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/cosa-providers-fair-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160836
CREATED:20250827T123325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T123325Z
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SUMMARY:COSA  Meets
DESCRIPTION:COSA Meets on Sep 9th\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin COSA as we start the new year of programming with a COSA Community Check-in!  \n\nThis 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 about how things are going with your organizations right now\, and how COSA can be of support this year. If you have ideas for topics and presenters at monthly COSA meetings in 2025-26\, we’d love to hear them! Looking forward to seeing you all soon.\n\n\nJoin us Tuesday\, September 9th 10am-11am on Zoom
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/cosa-meets/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160836
CREATED:20250422T133906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T145853Z
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SUMMARY:Story Telling for WellBeing
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation we will consider the skill of storytelling and how this practice helps Indigenous People move towards health and wellness. \n\nJosé 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 development José works to heal from the impacts of colonization.\n\n\nTuesday\, May 13\, 2025 \n\n\n10am-11:30am \n\n\nHadley Public Library \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be available.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/99319/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160836
CREATED:20250325T154442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T154442Z
UID:10005503-1744106400-1744111800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:COSA Meets: Trans Inclusivity
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/cosa-meets-trans-inclusivity/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160836
CREATED:20250121T185711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T185711Z
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SUMMARY:COSA Meets: Advocacy
DESCRIPTION: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\, answering your questions about how to get started\, and sharing tips for strengthening your advocacy efforts. We are grateful to our guest speakers for joining us:  \n\nPamela Schwartz\, Director\nWestern Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness\nLaura Sylvester\, Public Policy Manager\nFood Bank of Western Massachusetts\n\nWe will learn from Pamela and Laura about their organization’s top legislative priorities as well. We can all be powerful advocates by taking action to support legislation\, budget items and policies that will impact social services in our region and statewide. Join us on February 11th to learn more!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/cosa-meets-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160836
CREATED:20250107T153241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T153241Z
UID:10005283-1736848800-1736852400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Story Telling for Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/story-telling-for-wellbeing/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160836
CREATED:20241203T174406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T174406Z
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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:20241112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160836
CREATED:20241022T135954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T135954Z
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SUMMARY:COSA Housing Panel
DESCRIPTION: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 Education at Way Finders\, and Keleigh BenEzra\, Director of Shelter and Housing at Clinical and Support Options. \n  \nTuesday\, November 12th from 10am-11:30am \nHadley Library \nLight refreshments will be available
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/cosa-housing-panel/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160836
CREATED:20240827T143419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T143419Z
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SUMMARY:COSA'S Provider Fair
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nCOSA’s Annual Meeting will also take place at this event. Hear reporting on the past year and plans for the future. All COSA members are welcome to take part in the election of Board officers and members. \n  \n  \nOnly a few spaces are left! We will try to fulfill your registration if at all possible.  \n  \nWant to network with nonprofit colleagues? No registration is necessary. Join us! \n  \n  \n  \nCOSA Provider’s Fair and Annual Meeting \nTuesday\, September 10th from 10:00am-11:30am (setup at 9:30am) \nHaskell Building\, 1 Prince Street\, Northampton (MAP) \n  \nLight refreshments will be available.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/cosas-provider-fair/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160836
CREATED:20240430T131947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T131947Z
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SUMMARY:Human Services Discussion
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that our final in-person COSA meeting of the year is scheduled for May 14th from 10am to 11:30am. Mark your calendars and join us for an engaging session where we will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of local nonprofit leaders. They will be sharing their insights on the challenges and successes they have experienced while navigating the evolving landscape of human services over the past few years. This promises to be a valuable and enlightening discussion that you won’t want to miss. See you there! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 14 \n\n\n\n10am-11:30am \n\n\n\nHaskell Building\, 1 Prince Street\, Northampton\, MA – DIRECTIONS & PARKING \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be available.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank you to RSVP of the Pioneer Valley for sharing their space with COSA this month!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/human-services-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160836
CREATED:20240326T150727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T150727Z
UID:10002365-1712656800-1712662200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:JEDIB Discussion: COSA
DESCRIPTION:COSA is excited to invite you to an upcoming event that will explore the importance of justice\, equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and belonging at nonprofit organizations. A panel of experts from our own JEDIB Committee will share their experiences and insights on how JEDIB can positively impact organizational culture\, community engagement\, and overall mission success. This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about JEDIB and how it can be leveraged to drive positive change within nonprofit organizations. Join us for what promises to be a thought-provoking and engaging discussion. This workshop will include breakouts and interactive segments.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/jedib-discussion-cosa/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160836
CREATED:20240220T183230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T183230Z
UID:10001902-1710237600-1710244800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:COSA Meets Rural Affairs
DESCRIPTION:Join COSA on Tuesday\, March 12 for a zoom with special guest Anne Gobi\, Director of Rural Affairs in Governor Healey’s administration. Director Gobi will give an overview of the office\, what has been worked on\, and what is coming next. She will also speak to the rural pieces within the Governor’s budget with a focus on the recently filed Municipal Empowerment Act and the alignment with COSA and Hampshire County. Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure that the concerns of western Mass nonprofits and their clients are heard by the current administration.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/cosa-meets-rural-affairs/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160836
CREATED:20240130T162521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T162521Z
UID:10001802-1707818400-1707822000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Food Security
DESCRIPTION:COSA meets to discuss Food Security on Tue\, Feb 13 @ 10am (Zoom)\nSpeakers will include Koby Gardner-Levine from Congressman Jim McGovern’s Office \nand Lev BenEzra from Amherst Survival Center.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/food-security/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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