HSF staging

Great Futures Golf Classic
2026-06-08 08:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Chicopee Country Club
1290 Burnett Rd, Chicopee, MA 01020
Join us June 8th, for a day of golf, giving, and great futures at the annual Great Futures Golf Classic, sponsored by the Polish National Credit Union!
Tee off with purpose as we raise funds to support the programs at the Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee. Come enjoy 18 holes of golf with friends, raffles, contests, to-go breakfast, snacks, and dinner buffet, as we celebrate community spirit.
Email lynnm@bgcchicopee.org or call 413-206-4101 with any questions or concerns.

Joyful Expressions and Community Sing
2026-06-08 15:00 - 16:30

Choosing Care Over Criminalization
2026-06-08 16:00 - 18:00

HSF Signature Breakfast: 40 Years of Community Connection
2026-06-12 07:30 - 10:00 | The Boathouse, 1 Alvord St, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
HSF has 40 years of history to celebrate — and we didn’t get here alone. Let’s celebrate together! What better way to bring our community together than with one of our Signature Breakfasts?
Join HSF as we wrap up our 40th Anniversary celebration with a Signature Breakfast. Together, we’ll look back on HSF’s history, reflect on the connections we’ve built, and look ahead to the future — all over a delicious breakfast buffet.
$50 for HSF Members

Are We There Yet? Bridging Transit Gaps in the 413
2026-06-12 09:30 - 15:00
On Friday June 12th, The Food Bank and its partners in the Western Massachusetts Transportation Advocacy Network (WMTAN) will host their fourth annual forum discussing issues and potential solutions regarding public transportation in the western half of the Commonwealth. Registration is free.

First-time Homebuyer Workshop
2026-06-13 09:00 - 14:00
Become a certified first-time homebuyer with Way Finders! Learn from local real estate professionals about the homebuying process.
The course covers finding, financing, purchasing, and maintaining a home. Participants receive a certificate of completion that is necessary to access several down payment assistance programs and special mortgage products.
This is a two-part VIRTUAL workshop:
Saturdays, 9am-2pm
June 13 + 20
Cost of the workshop is $75 per household, nonrefundable

Junio clases para compradores de casa por primera vez de Way Finders
2026-06-13 09:00 - 14:00
Esta es una clase completa dividida en dos días:
13 y 20 de junio.Horario: 9:00 am – 2:00pm
En persona, en la oficina de Way Finders.
La clase cubre todos los aspectos de la compra de una casa. Diseñado específicamente para compradores de vivienda por primera vez, la clase está certificada por CHAPA, HUD y MassHousing. Se requiere completar la clase para calificar para ciertos productos de asistencia financiera de la ciudad y algunos préstamos hipotecarios.

Mental Health Awareness Community Celebration
2026-06-13 11:00 - 14:00

LifePath's March in Pride Parade
2026-06-13 11:30 - 16:30
Mark your calendars: Join us at Pride June 13! Join LifePath’s march in the parade beginning at the Greenfield Middle School at noon (arrive by 11:30 AM), and/or the rally at Energy Park on Miles St. in Greenfield that follows the parade and continues until 4:30 PM. For folks who can’t attend, they can watch the next day on GCTV, Channel 15 on Comcast, or on YouTube!

Bingo and Brews with the Queens
2026-06-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Fort Hill Brewery, 30 Fort Hill Road, Easthampton, MA, 01027
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of laughs, bingo, and brews with the Queens! 👑✨
Join us for Bingo & Brews with the Queens on Sunday, June 14, at Fort Hill Brewery in Easthampton! Enjoy exciting bingo games, fabulous entertainment, great beer, and plenty of fun — all while supporting Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity. 🏠❤️
🎟️ Tickets are just $30 and are going fast!
Register today: bit.ly/3NiLzbU

Choosing Care Over Criminalization Part 2
2026-06-15 16:00 - 18:00

Credit Success Workshop
2026-06-16 17:30 - 20:30
June 16 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
$10

Whether you want to buy a house or a car, pay off your student loan debt, or understand how to build your credit, Way Finders is here to help.
Our Credit Success Workshop provides the tools you need to reach your financial goals. Learn directly from a Way Finders’ certified counselor through interactive and engaging activities. After you complete your workshop, you will have the opportunity to meet with a HUD-certified housing counselor to discuss your individual goals.
There is a $10 fee to reserve your seat for the workshop. This fee will be refunded upon workshop completion.
This workshop is online.
Way Finders is dedicated to assisting low-to-moderate income clients achieve financial stability and success. You will not be turned away for inability to pay. To request a one-time time waiver please contact our support department at homeownership@wayfinders.org or 413-233-1621.

Children's Mental Health Dinner
2026-06-17 17:30 - 19:30
With our Support Network program, we support families navigating children’s mental health challenges; lifting parent voices, reducing stigma, and building connection so no family feels alone and has the advocacy support they need to ensure their child’s needs are met.Please save the date for the Support Network’s Annual Dinner on June 17th. It’s a reflective and celebratory time to recognize the pathways to more support, more understanding, and ultimately, more good days—together. @followers

Amherst Survival Center Annual Meeting
2026-06-17 17:30 - 19:30

New Manager Jumpstart
2026-06-18 08:00 - 17:00

In-Service Training - Assistive Technology: Helping Seniors Age in Place
2026-06-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom
Description:
This interactive workshop provides aging services professionals with a comprehensive overview of assistive technology (AT) solutions that support older adults in aging safely and independently at home. Participants will explore the full continuum of AT
— from low-tech adaptive equipment to high-tech smart home systems — and learn how to match appropriate devices to client needs based on diagnosis, functional limitations, and home environment. The session covers room-by-room home safety strategies targeting
the highest-risk areas (bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and entryway), as well as condition-specific AT recommendations for common aging diagnoses including dementia, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, vision and hearing loss, and mobility impairments. Presenters
will share clinical expertise from UCP of Western Massachusetts’ Assistive Technology Program and demonstrate select devices hands-on. Participants will also learn how to connect clients with AT resources, including device loan programs, equipment reuse initiatives,
and personalized evaluation services available throughout Massachusetts.
Presented by: Shelby Cortis, MSOT/ATP, Senior Director of Assistive Technology
Learning Outcomes:
In this training, staff will be able to:
Define assistive technology across the low-tech, mid-tech, and high-tech spectrum and identify appropriate devices that promote functional independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, and home safety for older adults.
Evaluate high-risk areas within the home environment — including the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and entryway — and recommend targeted AT interventions to reduce fall risk and support safe aging in place.
Select and recommend condition-specific assistive technology solutions for clients with dementia, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, vision/hearing loss, and mobility impairments, applying evidence-based principles
of early AT introduction to optimize functional outcomes.
Identify and utilize available AT resources and programs — including device loan libraries, durable medical equipment reuse programs, and professional evaluation services — to facilitate client access to appropriate assistive technology.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please note: Participants are sent a unique join-link sent in their registration confirmation email. This allows direct access to the meeting.

United Arc's 75th Anniversary Celebration
2026-06-18 17:30 - 20:30
Join us for The United Arc’s 75th Anniversary Celebration
Honor decades of advocacy, empowerment, and inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
By completing this form, you help us plan an accessible, welcoming event for everyone. 💙
Your registration supports our ongoing work—from family support and youth programs to community education and advocacy.

Bikes Fight Cancer Charity Ride
2026-06-20 08:00 - 17:00

Post-purchase Workshop
2026-06-27 09:00 - 13:00
If you’ve already purchased your home, join our Homeowners Workshop and Celebration for fun-filled interactive learning and home care demonstrations from our partnering presenters.
Our workshop includes information on: construction rehabilitation loans, seasonal maintenance and home repair, being green in and around your home, weatherization, and so much more.
Everyone who attends receives a 65-piece tool kit and will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $100 gift card!
Registration required. FREE! Meets MHP Post-Purchase workshop requirement.

Youth Mental Health Living Out Loud
2026-06-27 13:00 - 17:00

Dine to Donate with Bueno Y Sano
2026-06-29 11:00 - 20:30
Bueno Y Sano hosts the 12th Annual Bueno Day to Benefit CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County. 50% of all sales at Bueno Y Sano locations in Amherst, Northampton, South Deerfield, Springfield, and West Springfield will be donated to CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County (BBBSHC). This includes dine-in orders, take-out, and Bueno Y Sano gift cards.

Compassionate Accountable Conversations
2026-07-13 10:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
Join us on July 13, 14, and 17, 10:30am-2:30pm Eastern Time
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.

In-Service Training - Veterns Benefits Administration
2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
Description: The training will focus on: Providing an overview of the Veteran Benefits
Administration (VBA) benefits available to Veterans and their families. Participants will learn how to assist Veterans, their families, and survivors in understanding the wide range of benefits available to them and how to successfully apply. The session will
highlight how to become eligible for Service-Connected Compensation , Non-Service Connected (NSC) Pension, and Survivors’ Benefits. By the end of the training, participants will have a clear understanding of how VBA can guide individuals through the benefits
process with accuracy, clarity, and care.
Presented by: Patrick Bailey, Legal Administrative Specialist of the Veteran Benefits Administration
Learning Outcomes:
In this training, staff will be able to:
Identify eligibility criteria for compensation and pension from the VA.
Discuss the Claims Process
Apply knowledge and assist consumers in how to file a claim
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please note: Participants are sent a unique join-link sent in their registration confirmation email. This allows direct access to the meeting.

Celebrity Bartender Night
2026-07-30 17:30 - 19:30
The Rumbleseat Bar & Grille
482 Springfield St, Chicopee, MA 01013
Raise a glass and have some fun at our Celebrity Bartender event, where local celebrities take over the bar to mix drinks and raise funds for a meaningful cause. From 5:30 – 7:30pm, enjoy an evening of entertainment and support the Officer Angela Santiago Financial Aid Fund. All tips and proceeds benefit the Club, helping provide financial assistance to families in need.

Mindful Miles 5K
2026-08-15 08:00 - 12:00
Mindful Miles 5K is Gándara Center’s annual community run and walk that brings people together to support mental health and recovery services across Massachusetts. The event raises funds for programs serving more than 18,000 children, adults, and families each year. Participants, sponsors, and community partners join the run to strengthen access to culturally responsive care and help ensure support remains available when people need it most.

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This year’s event continues the “On the Road to Our Golden Jubilee” theme as Gándara Center approaches its 50th anniversary in 2027. Every step taken during Mindful Miles helps move mental health forward and sustain programs that support individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth.

60's Groovy Gala at Berkshire Hills Music Academy
2026-09-19 17:00 - 22:00 | Berkshire Hills Music Academy, 48 Woodbridge St, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
Get ready for a far-out evening of psychedelic style, retro rhythms, and flower-power flair! This retro evening will feature music, dinner, dancing, and auctions — all in support of the participants and programs that make BHMA so special. We’re turning back the clock and turning up the fun. It’s time to party like it’s 1969! As we build toward this special night, we invite you to be part of it in a meaningful way. Sponsorship is one of the most effective ways to support BHMA while also celebrating alongside our community. Each level offers a unique opportunity to engage, be recognized, and make a lasting difference. Visit berkshirehills.org/groovygala to learn how to make an impact and purchase tickets. Whether you’re a longtime member of our community or new to BHMA, we’d love to welcome you to campus for a joyful night of celebration, connection, and fun!
