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In-Service Training - Suicide Prevention Outreach - Call2Talk`
2026-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Online via Zoom
Call2Talk is a confidential mental health, emotional support and suicide prevention helpline that provides a safe space for people in crisis or emotional distress to talk without judgment. During outreach presentations, staff educate the community on the importance of suicide prevention, how to recognize warning signs, and how to support someone who may be struggling.
Key points covered include:
What Call2Talk is: A 24/7 helpline available to anyone feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or suicidal.
Warning signs of suicide: Changes in behavior, withdrawal, hopelessness, mood swings, and talking about death or being a burden.
How to help: Listen without judgment, express care, ask directly about suicide, and connect the person to help.
The importance of reducing stigma: Encouraging open conversations about mental health saves lives.
Resources shared: How to access Call2Talk (via 2-1-1, direct number, or 988), and other mental health supports.
The presentation encourages participation, highlights the power of listening, and emphasizes that any one of us can save a life—you just have to be there.
Presented by: Eileen Davis, Vice President of Mass211 and Director of Call2Talk

Light & Love Community Food Drive for MLK Day
2026-01-19 10:00 - 13:00 | MA

MLK Day Restoring Justice, Reclaiming the Dream
2026-01-19 12:30 - 16:00 | MA
Each year, as we gather to honor the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are reminded of the life, legacy and unshakeable moral leadership of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s theme, “Restoring Justice. Reclaiming the Dream.,” invites us all to rise together in a moment when Dr. King’s vision urgently calls for renewed commitment, courage, and collective action.The MLK Day Collaborative invites you to “MLK Day 2026: Restoring Justice. Reclaiming the Dream.” On Monday, January 19, 2026 at the MassMutual Center for an Arts & Wellness Expo from 12:30pm to 2:00pm with the program beginning at 2:00pm.12:30 – 2:00pm – Arts & Wellness Expo, MassMutual Center2:00 – 4:00pm – MLK Day Program, MassMutual CenterAll are welcome as we open the doors of the MassMutual Center to the public at 12:30pm with artistic expressions, exhibitions, and vendors in the lobby entrance followed by an awe-inspiring, purpose driven program where over 800 youth and supporting adult participants will manifest our theme through inspiring spoken word, dance & music presentations featuring: MLK Charter School of Excellence, Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services’ Youth & Clemente Program, Community Music School of Springfield’s Sonido Musica, String City Festival Orchestra, Springfield CommUnity Chorale, Young at Heart Chorus, Children’s Chorus of Springfield, Springfield Public Schools students, and more.Mark your calendars now and bring the family!This is our moment to step forward as the Living Legacies of Dr. King—to confront what’s broken, amplify what’s possible, and push the moral arc with intention and power.Join us at the events that will shape this year’s MLK Day and the next chapter of our movement by following our event page at the link below, including the City’s Flag Raising at Springfield City Hall on January 16, and Springfield Symphony Orchestra MLK Day Concert featuring MoTown & The Philly Sound on January 17. Event and other MLK events here: https://www.mlkjrfamilyservices.org/event/2755/Sponsorships available. Contact Claudia at cpazmany@mlkjrfs.org

Compassionate Accountable Conversations
2026-01-20 10:00 - 2026-01-23 14:00 | Zoom
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.
January 20, 21, and 23, 10am-2pm each day

January Virtual Credit Success workshop
2026-01-20 17:30 - 20:30 | MA
January 20 @ 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.
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.

BHN Abilities Learning Center Grand Opening Celebration
2026-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 | MA
Join us to learn about our program, meet our team, and explore resources for individuals with autism and their families.

January Massachusetts Landlord Workshop
2026-01-24 09:00 - 14:00 | MA
This virtual workshop includes an overview of basic residential rental property management in Massachusetts that provides an introduction to the Massachusetts laws that govern the rental relationship. Important for all owners of rental properties, including owners of 2-4 family homes.
Topics covered include:

proper tenant screening
relations with tenants
lead paint laws
types of tenancies
State Sanitary Code
fair housing laws
the eviction process
how to deal with drug problems

Certificates of completion are awarded at the end of the session; this workshop satisfies the course requirement for first-time buyers of multi-family homes.

Eat Up for Heat Up!
2026-01-25 17:00 - 2026-01-31 21:00 | MA

Broadening the Lens
2026-01-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
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.
Learning-based Objectives
By the end of our time together, we will have:
• Examined a lens for understanding how the tensions within the historical foundings of our country impact us and our public health.
• Examined the application of key racial and health equity concepts and vocabulary to public health in MA.
• Reflected and shared how a solutions focused approach like targeted universalism has impacted public health in our lifetime.

HSF Signature Breakfast: Legislative Panel
2026-01-30 07:30 - 10:00 | Summit View Banquet and Meeting House, l555 Northampton Street, Holyoke, MA, Holyoke, MA, 01040, United States
This event is FULL

Join HSF for one of our Signature Breakfasts. Which means important conversations and networking over comforting breakfast foods and coffee.
This is your chance to talk to the legislatures representing Western Massachusetts IN PERSON. Join us for a panel of State Senators and Representatives over coffee and breakfast. A short Q&A session to take place after panel remarks.
Summit View Banquet and Meeting House, Holyoke MA
$50
SIGN UP FOR OUR WAITING LIST HERE.

Confirmed Legislative Panelists (to date):
Senator Joanne Comerford
Senator John Velis Senior Staff
Representative Shirley Arriaga
Representative Carlos Gonzalez
Cheryl Spinks, District Legislative Aide from the office of Representative Angelo Puppolo
Representative Lindsay Sabadosa
Representative Susannah Whipps

HSF Breakfast Sponsors:

HSF Annual Sponsors:

Heart-to-Heart: How a Cardiologist and a Surgeon Unite to Save Failing Hearts
2026-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Join Dr. Nathan David Airhart, Cardiac Surgeon and Dr. Sophia Airhart, Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to learn how their collaborative approach delivers life-saving outcomes for high-risk heart failure patients.

Winter Walk
2026-02-05 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
Just one month away from Winter Walk!

Join us on February 5th as we bring Winter Walk 2026 back to the MHA campus! Winter Walk is an initiative that believes ending homelessness is within our reach. Their mission is to raise awareness and crucial funds while supporting organizations dedicated to prevention, support, and care for our homeless community.

100% of the funds raised for our Winter Walk MHA Team will support MHA’s Division of Supportive Housing and its programs, which provide respite and emergency care services for individuals who are currently or about to become unhoused.

To register, make a donation, or learn more, please visit https://fundraisers.winterwalk.org/…/mha-mental-health…

From Heart Transplant Recipient to Transplant Cardiologist: A Personal Journey Through Modern Cardiac Medicine
2026-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 | MA
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Date: February 26, 2026
Time: 6 pm – 7 pm

Location:Remote

Join Dr. Colby Salerno for a discussion about his extraordinary journey from heart transplant recipient to transplant cardiologist, offering a rare perspective on modern cardiac medicine. The presentation will also explore advances in LVAD therapy, heart transplantation, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

Beyond the Blockage: Transforming Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Treatment
2026-02-08 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
February is American Heart Month! Baystate Health has resources to help you understand and improve your heart health. Take care of your heart health with advice from our experts.
Join Dr. Mohammed Irfan Ali, Vascular Surgeon, as he discusses advances in Peripheral Artery Disease treatments that use less invasive approaches to restore blood flow and improve limb preservation.

State of the Slate: A quarterly huddle for Clean Slate MA advocates (on zoom)
2026-02-10 18:30 - 19:30 | MA
Whether you’re new to the Clean Slate MA coalition or a longtime advocate, this huddle is a place to learn, ask questions, and share information about the legislative campaign to pass Clean Slate laws in Massachusetts.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/StateOfTheSlate-Feb10

Febrero clases para compradores de casa por primera vez de Way Finders
2026-02-11 17:30 - 20:30 | MA
Esta es una clase completa dividida en dos dias:
Miércoles 11, 18 y 25 de Febrero 2026.
Horario: 5:30pm-8:30pm
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.
¡Regístrese y cree su perfil de comprador de vivienda en free Way Finders hoy!

First-time Homebuyer Workshop
2026-02-12 17:30 - 20:30 | MA
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 three-part VIRTUAL workshop:
Thursdays, 5:30pm-8:30pm
February 12, 19, 26
Cost of the workshop is $75 per household, nonrefundable.

A Spell of Laughter & Illusion
2026-02-12 18:30 - 21:30 | MA
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 6:30 PM

Prepare to be amazed as you, your friends, or even strangers in the audience become the stars of the show. Frank Santos Jr. possesses the remarkable ability to make participants believe they are singers, dancers, and much more. This performance transforms the audience into the main attraction.
This hilarious, energetic, and unique show is one you will cherish long after it concludes.
Arrive early for refreshments and bites, available for purchase, at Sole Syndicate Brewing Co. (formerly Iron Duke Brewing).
Ticket price: $40.
Please note that all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. By purchasing a ticket, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms.

Loomis Communities Chowder Bowl
2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:30 | MA
Friday, February 13th 12:00 PM
A community chowder tasting to benefit the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
Join The Loomis Communities for an afternoon of New England comfort food while supporting neighbors in need.
The Chowder Bowl takes place at three Loomis locations: Applewood, Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing, and Loomis Village. At each location, you’ll have the opportunity to sample all three chowders crafted by Loomis’ culinary team and vote for your favorite.
Admission is a nonperishable food donation supporting the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.

Why Sleep Matters: The Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Heart Health
2026-02-15 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
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Date: February 15, 2026
Time: 12 pm – 1 pm

Location:Remote

Join Dr. Kenneth Wojnowski, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine to explore the vital connection between sleep quality and heart health and gain practical strategies to strengthen your cardiovascular system through better sleep.

Girls Inc February Break
2026-02-17 08:30 - 17:30 | MA

Youth Financial Literacy Workshop
2026-02-17 11:00 - 13:30 | MA
Are you in Middle School or High School and want to learn about managing money?
This FREE financial education workshop will help you understand money and set goals you can hit! You’ll learn about:
– Budgeting and spending wisely
– Banking
– Credit
– Plus more!
FREE LUNCH, gift cards to each participant, and raffles, too!

Get started on your money goals with Way Finders. We’re a local nonprofit dedicated to giving people the tools they need to achieve their financial goals.

Health and Wellness Expo
2026-02-18 16:00 - 19:00 | MA
Meet with local providers of a wide range of health and wellness services.

Scholarship Opportunities Drop In Sessions
2026-02-20 12:00 - 15:00 | MA

Gnome Luminary Workshop Fundraiser
2026-02-20 18:00 - 20:30 | MA

18 Degrees at Berkshire United Way 10X The Fun Festival
2026-02-21 15:30 - 17:30 | MA
Saturday, February 21 from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Part of the 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival, February 12-22
Join 18 Degrees and other community partners for this FREE family festival! Activities include:

Children’s activities, Paint and Sip, mini dance lessons, an 18 Degrees’ photo booth
Information and resources provided by community partners
Snacks provided by Zion Lutheran Church

For more details, please see Berkshire United Way’s event page: Berkshire United Way 10x The Fun

Supporting Dads to Support Moms
2026-02-24 11:00 - 14:00 | MA

Clothing Giveaway
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:00 | MA
We’re excited to partner with Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts to offer gently used children’s clothing (sizes newborn to 18/20) at our Family Resource Center next week! Stop by, meet our staff, and discover all the FRC has to offer—plus pick up some great clothes for your kids!

JA’s Celebrity Bartender
2026-02-26 17:00 - 21:00 | MA
JA’s Celebrity Bartender event is a fundraiser where well-known people in the community get behind the bar to serve drinks to raise funds for JAWM programs, empowering youth to own their economic success. Donations come through your tips to the bartenders, so tip well —100% of bar and online tips benefit JA programs for the young people of Western Massachusetts.
Celebrity Bartenders:
Xiomara Alban DeLobato, Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council
Matt Bannister, PeoplesBank
Janna Brown, Western Mass News and TJO Foundation
Kristin Carlson, Peerless Precision
Nate Costa, Springfield Thunderbirds
Dave Ference, PeoplesBank
Jeff Goulet, Loophole Brewing
Ryan Hess, Florence Bank
DJ Onyx, Vision Entertainment
Rob Jones, USI Insurance
Danielle Langevin, Lock and Key Realty
Siobhan Matty, St. Germain Investment Management
Mary McGovern, Country Bank
Jorge Morgado, Allied Paint and Flooring and Budget Cabinet Sales
Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank
Senator Jake Oliveira- Massachusetts Senate
Jeff Sattler, Liberty Bank
John “Sully” Sullivan, Nathan Bill’s Bar and Restaurant
Nate Tassinari, TD Bank
Attorney Chris Todd, President, Hampden County Lawyers for Justice, Inc.
Joe Williams, bankESB
Heather Zielenski, Westfield Bank
We hope you’ll invite friends, family, and co-workers! It is always a fun night out! You can expect to see a lot of people you know, including local politicians, business and community leaders and more. You’ll enjoy great company, delicious food and drinks while supporting financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs for our youth. Additionally, you can enter to win some great raffle prizes with the purchase of raffle tickets.
There will be a full cash bar and Nathan Bill’s has great menu options to try! Parking is available in their parking lot, too.
We also have live music from Presz-Perry Accousic!
Donations can be made in person at the event or online:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/jaowm/event/celebritybartendersforja2026/

From Heart Transplant Recipient to Transplant Cardiologist
2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 | MA
Join Dr. Colby Salerno for a discussion about his extraordinary journey from heart transplant recipient to transplant cardiologist, offering a rare perspective on modern cardiac medicine. The presentation will also explore advances in LVAD therapy, heart transplantation, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
