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SUMMARY:Broadening the Lens
DESCRIPTION:Our training and consultation series prepares individuals\, communities\, and coalitions that are strengthening their transformative work towards healing and equity-based relationships in divisive times. This is our three-hour training for public health integration of racial and health equity. \nLearning-based Objectives\nBy the end of our time together\, we will have:\n• Examined a lens for understanding how the tensions within the historical foundings of our country impact us and our public health.\n• Examined the application of key racial and health equity concepts and vocabulary to public health in MA.\n• Reflected and shared how a solutions focused approach like targeted universalism has impacted public health in our lifetime.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/broadening-the-lens-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Accountable Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Compassionate Accountable Conversations is a three-day training series preparing individuals\, communities\, organizations\, and coalitions that are strengthening their transformative work towards healing and equity-based relationships in divisive times. Sometimes we engage with people who are exhibiting habits of dominance within their interpersonal conflict. We may also notice these habits within our own interventions. When this happens\, we need to be prepared to hold Compassionate Accountable Conversations that help interrupt dominance patterns and safely create the conditions where change becomes possible. \nJanuary 20\, 21\, and 23\, 10am-2pm each day
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/compassionate-accountable-conversations/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Broadening the Lens
DESCRIPTION:Our training and consultation series prepares individuals\, communities\, and coalitions that are strengthening their transformative work towards healing and equity-based relationships in divisive times. \nThis is our three-hour training for public health integration of racial and health equity.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/broadening-the-lens/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Circle For All
DESCRIPTION:How do you live in your Field of Peace during turbulent times? Wisdom Circle for All \nOur training and consultation series prepares individuals\, communities\, and coalitions that are strengthening their transformative work towards healing and equity-based relationships in divisive times. \nCome join our Wisdom Circle to cultivate a stronger sense of peace\, possibility\, healing and connection. You are invited to share space as we seek to meet one another in a field of peace and honesty. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/wisdom-circle-for-all/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T193000
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SUMMARY:The Labor of Becoming We the People webinar series
DESCRIPTION:This is a collaborative project of Growing A New Heart and Arise for Social Justice. \nAttend one or all sessions. \nEpisode 1\, 9/10: Kinship Mind in Our Transformative Work. Facilitators will guide reflection on what it means to move from transactional relationships to transformative ones \nEpisode 2\, 9/17: Undoing whiteness: A Psychiatric Survivor’s Perspective. Explores how whiteness shapes care systems and how we unlearn it for collective healing. \nEpisode 3\, 9/24: Undoing whiteness: A Psychiatric Survivor’s Perspective. Explores how whiteness shapes care systems and how we unlearn it for collective healing. \nEpisode 4\, 10/1: Happy\, Hard to Fool\, and Moisturized. Joy without discernment is foolery. Together\, we’ll explore care\, clarity\, and joy that strengthen our “we” in the labor of liberation. \nEpisode 5\, 10/15 AT 12PM-1PM: Really Tired\, Really Loving: Dangerous Acts of Solidarity. Solidarity is risky. This session explores how we stay loving\, even when tired\, and why that’s the most dangerous and transformative act.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/the-labor-of-becoming-we-the-people-webinar-series/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:October 2025 First-Time Homebuyer's Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Our live First-Time Homebuyers Webinar series is a fantastic way to prepare for buying a home in Massachusetts and learn about the home-buying process. \nIn this Zoom webinar presented by Valley Community Development: \nGet the facts from real estate professionals including attorneys\, loan officers\, realtors\, home inspectors & housing counselors.\nLearn tips about how to improve your credit.\nAsk questions to help you proceed & protect your own interests as you approach this life decision.\nA certified course recognized by MHP & MassHousing\, this workshop helps you qualify for special mortgage products.\n$75 for two adults in the same household. Registration is nonrefundable & attendance is required at all three sessions. \nOctober sessions are scheduled: \nWednesday\, October 8\nThursday\, October 9\nThursday\, October 16 \nEach session will be hosted via a unique Zoom Webinar link 6-9 p.m. You will receive the Zoom links on the day of each session.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/october-2025-first-time-homebuyers-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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SUMMARY:Building Resilience from Within
DESCRIPTION:October 22nd through November 26th\n(10/22\, 10/29\, 11/5\, 11/12\, 11/19 & 11/26)\nWednesdays 11-11:45 on Zoom\nOur popular six-week virtual self-care series for caregivers and anyone experiencing heightened stress in their lives. Reina Goldberg teaches simple techniques to build core resilience and balance the nervous system.\nThe free program takes place on Zoom\, is open to all\, and no experience is required. 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.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/building-resilience-from-within-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non 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:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T140000
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CREATED:20250515T163608Z
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SUMMARY:Dialogues Across Differences
DESCRIPTION:Dialogues Across Differences is a training intensive offered in the tradition of Popular Education on the zoom platform in three four- hour blocks. This institute strengthens participants’ current abilities to effectively dialogue across profound differences of social location\, experience\, identity and understanding in a way that finds and amplifies the inherent value of all community members while cultivating connection. \nDrawing on teachings from Popular Education\, ten global wisdom teachings\, Dialogue Education and theories of adult learning\, we will practice shaping dialogue and engaging in productive conversations across differences in a way that strengthens us all. Learners practice skills and receive feedback in a respectful\, challenging\, and energetic forum. \nIn this session\, we will apply these skills to dialoguing with survivors of sexual and domestic violence who are in recovery from substance use disorder. \nUpon completion of this training\, participants will\n–Engage others in a process of dialogue that employs a set of Popular Education principles that are respectful\, empowering\, and accountable.\n–Apply content about intersectional oppression\, anticipating tensions to address common and predictable misconceptions\, values\, and conflicts in our communities and cultures.\n–Describe restorative resources for oneself in a body-centered\, trauma-informed manner.\n–Demonstrate when to apply this learning and when best to hold back or switch to a companion skill set.\n–Identify powerful facilitative questions that embody respect while de-escalating tensions.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/dialogues-across-differences-2/2025-06-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T210000
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CREATED:20250408T131635Z
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SUMMARY:June First-Time Homebuyer Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In this Zoom webinar presented by Valley Community Development: \nGet the facts from real estate professionals including attorneys\, loan officers\, realtors\, home inspectors & housing counselors.\nLearn tips about how to improve your credit.\nAsk questions to help you proceed & protect your own interests as you approach this life decision.\nA certified course recognized by MHP & MassHousing\, this workshop helps you qualify for special mortgage products.\n$75 for two adults in the same household. Registration is nonrefundable & attendance is required at all three sessions. \nJune sessions are scheduled: \nTuesday\, June 10\nWednesday\, June 11\nMonday\, June 16 \nEach session will be hosted via a unique Zoom Webinar link 6-9 p.m. You will receive the Zoom links on the day of each session.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/june-first-time-homebuyer-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174432
CREATED:20250205T121141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T121226Z
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Accountable Conversations - February 10\, 11\, and 12
DESCRIPTION:TRAINING FOR MA BSAS FUNDED PROGRAMS ONLY \nIf you work with survivors or people who you think may be bullying their partners or others\, this training offers practical\, effective skills for interrupting and transforming those patterns. \nPS: These skills are great if you have a role where you deal with bullies in your life and you want support figuring out how to handle yourself with them. \nRegister: https://careersofsubstance.org/events/list/intimate-partner-violence-navigating-compassionate-and-accountable-conversations
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/compassionate-accountable-conversations-february-10-11-and-12/2025-02-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T200000
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SUMMARY:Keeping America's Promise: Navigating Federal Policy Changes
DESCRIPTION:Springfield- The actions of the president in his first days in office have understandably led to a lot of questions about the future of refugee resettlement. Jewish Family Services of Western Massachusetts will host a virtual discussion about the topic on Thursday\, February 6th at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom.\nDuring this online community gathering “Keeping America’s Promise: Navigating Federal Policy Changes” participants will process the changes that have occurred\, and hear from JFSWM staff and community members about the impact of these changes. Go to Jewish Family Service’s website for more information and to register for this event: www.jfswm.org.\nLink to registration: https://jfswm.networkforgood.com/events/81961-keeping-america-s-promise-navigating-federal-policy-changes
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/keeping-americas-promise-navigating-federal-policy-changes/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts":MAILTO:info@jfswm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T114500
DTSTAMP:20260423T174432
CREATED:20241022T154050Z
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SUMMARY:Building Resilience from Within
DESCRIPTION:A 6-week self-care series for caregivers and anyone experiencing heightened stress in their lives. Learn simple techniques to build core resilience\, balance the nervous system and deepen a healthy connection to your body. Each week we will gather online to practice shifting habituated patterns of holding stress and tune into your innate body’s wisdom. Some practices include mindfulness\, gentle movement and release\, brain and body balancing\, guided visualization and boosting the immune system.\nAll ages are welcome\, and all exercises can be done seated or standing. No experience required.\nThe program is free and open to the public. Drop-ins welcome. Registration is required.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/building-resilience-from-within/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts":MAILTO:info@jfswm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174432
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SUMMARY:Building Resilience from Within: A 6-week self-care series for caregivers and anyone experiencing heightened stress in their lives
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesdays\, 4/10\, 4/17\, no class 4/24\, 5/1\, 5/8\, 5/15\, and 5/22\, from 11am to 11:45am on Zoom. The program is free and open to the public. No experience is required. Drop-ins welcome. Registration is required. Click here to RSVP online at or call 413.737.2601. \nLearn simple techniques to build core resilience\, balance the nervous system and deepen a healthy connection to your body. Each week we will gather online to practice shifting habituated patterns of holding stress and tune into your innate body’s wisdom. Some practices include mindfulness\, gentle movement\, brain and body balancing\, guided visualization and boosting the immune system.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/building-resilience-from-within-a-6-week-self-care-series-for-caregivers-and-anyone-experiencing-heightened-stress-in-their-lives/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts":MAILTO:info@jfswm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174432
CREATED:20240220T172258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T172634Z
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SUMMARY:March First Time Homebuyer Course
DESCRIPTION:In this Zoom webinar presented by Valley Community Development: \nGet the facts from real estate professionals including attorneys\, loan officers\, realtors\, home inspectors & housing counselors \nLearn tips about how to improve your credit. \nAsk questions to help you proceed & protect your own interests as you approach this life decision. \nA certified course recognized by MHP & MassHousing\, this workshop helps you qualify for special mortgage products. \n$50 for two adults in the same household.* Registration is nonrefundable & attendance is required at all three sessions. \nMarch sessions are scheduled: \nThursday\, March 21\, 2024 \nTuesday\, March 26\, 2024 \nThursday\, March 28\, 2024 \nAll from 6pm-9pm on Zoom. \nPlease reach out if you need reasonable accommodation due to disability or lack of technology access.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/march-first-time-homebuyer-course/2024-03-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T100000
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SUMMARY:SUPERSIZE YOUR TEAM WHILE YOU INVEST IN RETENTION- Free Introductory Session to Matanor's My Superpower Teambuilding Training.
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed\, please contact Jeff\, jtingley@humanserviceforum.org with any inquiries.\nJoin us for a free introduction to our special teambuilding and retention training series\, presented by international trainer\, Matanor. Learn how to tap into your team’s superpowers\, letting them bring more of themselves into the workplace so they are more valuable and feel more valued.\n\n\n“The feedback was amazing. Matanor has a unique ability to get others to “open up” and “be real.” I heard that during the sessions\, Directors came together\, shared thoughts and at times got emotional. They broke some of the barriers that were created by a couple years of difficult times due to COVID and short staffing…  \nEven a member of the training with the maintenance and facilities group said that her most important comment about the program was that the training should have been longer.”\n\n– Jay Talbot- Vice President of Human Resources\, Guidewire \n\n\nMeet Matanor:\nMatanor has a been working in the leadership field for 20 years. His passion for the work comes from his fascination with people and his belief that being part of a team is a place of personal and professional development. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from The Academic College of Tel-Aviv’ Yafo\, A master’s degree in Political Science and Government from University of Haifa and Master of Education- MEd from Kibbutzim College. He currently lives in Israel with his husband of 2 years and enjoys international travel\, exploring new cultures\, cooking and hanging out with his nieces and nephews.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supersize-your-team-while-you-invest-in-retention-free-introductory-session-to-matanors-my-superpower-teambuilding-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T150000
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SUMMARY:Dialogues Across Differences: Critical Skills to Build Equity in All Communities
DESCRIPTION:When is it possible to build connection and foster social change when we experience tensions across class\, gender\, race\, ethnicity\, religion\, sexuality and gender expression? \nDealing effectively with differences across social location is often the most challenging aspect of working with families\, communities\, groups and organizations. We can unintentionally recreate fear based\, critical “calling out” cultures instead of fostering and strengthening the changes we seek to make. \nWe can try another way. Join us February 14\, 15\, and 16\, 11am-3pm EST\, via Zoom to learn how.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/dialogues-across-differences-critical-skills-to-build-equity-in-all-communities/2024-02-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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