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SUMMARY:Housing Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE community Housing Resource Fair hosted by Live Well Springfield’s Transforming Communities Initiative! \n\nConnect with housing assistance organizations and experts\,\nDiscover resources and information for renters\, homeowners\, and aspiring buyers\, and\nLearn about vital housing advocacy.\n\nEnjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with a Kids’ Activity Zone and delicious Food Trucks!  Plus\, the first 100 registrants receive a special goodie bag! \nMark your calendar: Saturday\, June 28\, 2025\, from 11:00 am -2:00 pm at Brookings Elementary School.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/housing-resource-fair/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T120000
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SUMMARY:Fighting for Air: Updates on the proposed biomass plant in Springfield
DESCRIPTION:The Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition has been working for 20 years to support families and decrease asthma rates. Two recent court decisions have revived permits for a biomass plant in Springfield\, MA\, which could reverse the strides made to prevent poor asthma outcomes. Biomass energy involves burning organic matter such as wood\, which pollutes our air with harmful particulate matter. Community groups and health advocates have been fighting against this proposed plant for more than a decade. \nNow\, there’s a critical opportunity: state law\, proposed by Sen. Adam Gomez and Rep. Orlando Ramos\, aims to eliminate state financial incentives for biomass\, making the proposed plant less viable. \nJoin us for a webinar on Wednesday\, June 25\, 2025\, from 12:00-1:00 pm to understand the health impacts of biomass\, how this vital legislation can help block it\, and what you can do to make a difference.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\nState Senator Adam Gomez\nMichael Fenton\, Springfield City Council President\nRusty Polsgrove\, Associate Director\, Arise for Social Justice\nDr. Matthew Sadof\, pediatrician\, Baystate Health
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/fighting-for-air-updates-on-the-proposed-biomass-plant-in-springfield/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153551
CREATED:20250520T232421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T232421Z
UID:10007063-1748523600-1748527200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Combining Qualitative & Quantitative Data to Advance Equity for Immigrants
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/combining-qualitative-quantitative-data-to-advance-equity-for-immigrants/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153551
CREATED:20250417T143027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T143027Z
UID:10005916-1746018000-1746021600@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Air: Updates From Healthy Air Network
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/know-your-air-updates-from-healthy-air-network/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153551
CREATED:20250325T162329Z
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SUMMARY:Barriers to Bridges: Clean Slate Laws & Public Health
DESCRIPTION:Barriers to Bridges: Clean Slate Laws & Public Health\n\n\n\n\n\nDate & Time\nApr 10\, 2025 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n\n\nDescription\nApril is Second Chance Month and April 7-13\, 2025\, is National Public Health Week\, the perfect time to explore how “clean slate” laws promote health\, economic stability\, and racial equity. Criminal records create lasting barriers to employment\, housing\, and healthcare—key social determinants of health. A Clean Slate law\, which automates record sealing as soon as someone is eligible\, is a powerful tool for reducing inequities and strengthening communities. Join us for a 60-minute webinar where we’ll discuss: A. How criminal offender record information (CORIs) impacts health and well-being; B. Why so few people who are eligible have sealed records; C. The status of clean slate legislation in Massachusetts; D. Why more and more employers support clean slate laws; and E. How you can take action to support these reforms.\n\n—— NOTE: We are committed to providing interpretation\, translation\, and other accommodations to make our events as accessible as possible. Please submit requests by April 1\, 2025\, to KWaldner@PublicHealthWM.org or 413-794-2897. We will do our best to fulfill any requests we receive. Advance notice will help us to provide seamless access.\n\nComprometemos proporcionarle servicios de interpretación\, traducción y otras adaptaciones para que nuestros eventos sean lo más accesibles posible. Envíe su solicitud antes del 1 de abril a KWaldner@PublicHealthWM.org o llamando al 413-794-2897. Haremos todo lo posible para cumplir con cualquier solicitud que recibamos. El aviso previo nos ayudará a proporcionarle acceso sin interrupción.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/barriers-to-bridges-clean-slate-laws-public-health/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153551
CREATED:20250220T141406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T141406Z
UID:10005464-1741953600-1741957200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:AGO Training: Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free virtual training by the Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell about the Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law (UPIL). UPIL is a widespread problem in which dishonest individuals falsely disguise themselves as licensed attorneys and charge immigrants hundreds and thousands of dollars for immigration services\, forms\, or unlicensed legal advice. The AGO created this training in order to prevent immigrants and their families from becoming a victim of UPIL.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/ago-training-unauthorized-practice-of-immigration-law/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T130000
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CREATED:20250117T125041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T125041Z
UID:10005364-1738929600-1738933200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the New Gun Safety Legislation in Massachusetts
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/understanding-the-new-gun-safety-legislation-in-massachusetts/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T130000
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CREATED:20241220T174827Z
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UID:10005264-1736510400-1736514000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Rights: Information for immigrant community members and programs who serve them
DESCRIPTION:Information for immigrant community members and programs who serve them. \n  \nJoin us for an informative webinar\, “Know Your Rights: Information for Immigrant Community Members and Programs Who Serve Them.” Speakers include Elizabeth Sweet\, Executive Director of MIRA\, MA Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition and Ilana Steinhauer\, Executive Director of Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConozca sus derechos: Información para miembros de la comunidad de inmigrantes y programas que los atienden. \n  \nÚnase a nosotros para un seminario web informativo\, “Conozca sus derechos: información para miembros de la comunidad de inmigrantes y programas que les sirven”. Los presentantes incluyen a Elizabeth Sweet\, directora ejecutiva de MIRA\, MA Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition e Ilana Steinhauer\, directora ejecutiva de Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/know-your-rights-information-for-immigrant-community-members-and-programs-who-serve-them/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T131500
DTSTAMP:20260423T153551
CREATED:20241017T151506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T151506Z
UID:10004338-1730462400-1730466900@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Social Media & Our Youth
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/social-media-our-youth/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T163000
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CREATED:20240925T095612Z
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UID:10003498-1727881200-1727886600@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Facilitating Racial Equity in the Workplace!
DESCRIPTION:5 WEEK SERIES: Every Wednesday in October from 3:00pm-4:30pm\n(10/2\, 10/9\, 10/16\, 10/23\, & 10/30)\n\nJoin us for an insightful event on Facilitating Racial Equity in the Workplace! \nAre you looking to create a more inclusive and diverse work environment? This online series is perfect for you! Learn practical strategies and tools to promote racial equity in your workplace.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/facilitating-racial-equity-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153551
CREATED:20240820T153700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T143709Z
UID:10003277-1727339400-1727355600@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:10th anniversary of the Western MA Health Equity Network
DESCRIPTION:We hope you are able to join us for reflection\, education\, networking and celebration! We have planned this special event to coincide with the !10th anniversary! of the Western MA Health Equity Network which began in Fall 2014 with the first summit that many of you attended. We are excited to recognize all your hard work and successes this past decade and look forward to future work together. \n  \nSome more details:  We will run the morning like an open house\, in case you can not attend the entire event\, and we will have time and activities to: \n\nShare advocacy efforts\nReflect on the wins\nDiscuss policy priorities\nConnect with colleagues\nFind new data sources\nMeet new partners\nFind & share inspiration\n\nand…Free and open to all! Refreshments! \nIntended for everyone interested in\, or doing advocacy work to advance health equity in Western MA—an opportunity ​to highlight your own work and learn about the work of your neighbors\, friends and colleagues. \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/74822/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153551
CREATED:20240326T145939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T145939Z
UID:10002363-1719338400-1719345600@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships
DESCRIPTION:This training teaches youth what to look out for in healthy vs unhealthy relationships and friendships. It seeks to inform young people of just how common domestic violence is in our community and help make all individuals more trauma-informed.\nFor youth in grades 6-12. \nHosted by: MLK Family Services\nFacilitated by: Tool for Success Counseling\, LLC\nSponsored by: Youth Mental Health Coalition
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/healthy-vs-unhealthy-relationships/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T193000
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CREATED:20240326T150149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T150149Z
UID:10002364-1714411800-1714419000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Intergenerational Trauma / Ask a Therapist
DESCRIPTION:In this training\, attendees will learn how many of our current mental health issues can come from the traumas of our parents\, grandparents\, and even great-grandparents. We will learn and discuss how to build off the work of experts in the fields of neuroscience and posttraumatic stress. We will also reserve time for an “Ask a Therapist” session where you may ask questions in a welcoming and safe environment. \nFacilitated by: the Behavioral Health Network\nHosted by: New North Citizens’ Council\nSponsored by: Youth Mental Health Coalition
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/intergenerational-trauma-ask-a-therapist/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153551
CREATED:20240326T145702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T145702Z
UID:10002362-1714046400-1714050000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Advancing Climate Justice and Health Equity
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will showcase the various climate justice work that the Public Health Institute of Western Mass is involved with in order to advance climate justice and health equity. \nSpeakers will include Samantha Hamilton and Francheska Bermudez from Public Health Institute of Western Mass\, and Dr. Krystal Pollitt\, Associate Professor of Epidemiology Yale School of Public Health. \nTo request interpretation\, please contact Keleigh Waldner at KWaldner@PublicHealthWM.org or 413-794-2897. We will do our best to fulfill any requests. Advance notice will help us to provide seamless access.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/advancing-climate-justice-and-health-equity/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153551
CREATED:20240326T145333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T145333Z
UID:10002361-1713877200-1713880800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:The State of Gender Equity in Western MA: New Findings & Local Action
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will share the latest findings from a recent report on gender equity in Western Massachusetts. In collaboration\, the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts and the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts (WFWM) gathered extensive data\, including listening to local communities\, to create a report rich with information and insights. Come learn how women\, girls\, transgender\, and gender-diverse residents are doing in our region. Hear about the WFWM’s strategies to advance gender equity and what you can do to make a difference.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/the-state-of-gender-equity-in-western-ma-new-findings-local-action/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153551
CREATED:20240326T145139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T145446Z
UID:10002360-1712856600-1712862000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Overview of Youth Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:In this training\, participants will learn how to identify and support mental health needs for children and youth. It will cover common mental health challenges like anxiety\, depression\, ADHD\, and PTSD. It is appropriate for both adults and youth in high school. \nFacilitated by: Behavioral Health Network\nSponsored by: Youth Mental Health Coalition
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/overview-of-youth-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153551
CREATED:20240326T144943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T144943Z
UID:10002359-1712836800-1712840400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Using 413Cares to Strengthen the Local Safety Net
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the 413Cares online resource database and how local organizations are using 413Cares to build relationships with other organizations and the community to ensure they are getting connected to services. \nSpeakers will include Liv Anna Homstead & Francheska Bermudez (Public Health Institute of Western MA)\, Alan Dallman & Johanna Farrell (Food Bank of Western MA)\, Jodi Smith (Way Finders)\, Jasarah Burgos (New North Citizens Council)\, and Sheneya Johnson (Square One)
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/using-413cares-to-strengthen-the-local-safety-net/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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