Monthly Diaper Drive
2026-04-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)

Third Annual Nonprofit Innovators Forum: Innovating for Sustainable Growth
2026-04-06 10:00 - 15:45
What to Expect:

An opening plenary session addressing the Sustainable Growth theme.

Presentations and workshops.

Networking with like-minded individuals, seasoned nonprofit professionals, and potential collaborators to expand your network and exchange valuable insights.

An experience that will leave you inspired and empowered to face adversity and make a difference in your community!

FREE REGISTRATION!

Franklin County Community Conversation
2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:30
Franklin County faces urgent housing challenges — and meaningful opportunities.
Join us for the Franklin County Housing Conversation – a regional conversation about where we are, what the data tells us, and how we move forward together.
Learn about housing in Franklin County
Be among the first to explore key findings from Building Homes. Building Futures., the new four-county regional housing study conducted by the UMass Donahue Institute and join a conversation to help shape future housing strategies for the region. At this event, you’ll gain:

A clear picture of current housing trends and needs in Franklin County
Insights into regional gaps and growth opportunities
New tools Franklin County communities can use to plan, produce, and preserve housing
A chance to discuss practical strategies you can apply locally

Featuring an audience Q&A with:

Kerry Spitzer, UMDI
Amy Cahillane, Greenfield Community & Economic Development
Alyssa LaRose, Rural Development
Megan McDonough, Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity
FRCOG

Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30pm

Doors open, food available at 5:30pm
Program from 6pm-7:30pm

Location: Franklin Regional Council of Governments – JW Olver Transit Center, 1st Floor Conference Room: 12 Olive St., Greenfield, MA

Community Foundation Western Massachusetts Community Resilience Grants due
2026-04-09 08:00 - 17:00
Attention nonprofits! Does your organization provide direct services to individuals and families? The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts has announced that applications are now open for Community Resilience Grants. This new grant initiative provides urgent, flexible support to frontline organizations throughout our region in the form of a one-time grant of up to $50,000.

Harm Reduction to Self-Injury Overview
2026-04-09 12:00 - 16:00
Learn what self-injury is, why people do it and how to be a better support when it happens.

Many trainings on self-injury are ineffective because they focus on pathologizing the experience and trying to force people to stop. In this workshop, we will embrace harm reduction philosophy to go deeper into the context of self-injury on both an individual and social level. We will also explore how letting go of force and coercion can open new avenues of support. This includes managing our own fears so they don’t get in the way or drive us to do something that is more harm than help!
This intensive overview is open to anyone including clinicians, peer supporters, family members, first responders and others interested in learning how to better support a person who is self-injuring.
This workshop will cover:

Reasons why people self-injure
Different types of self-injury
How to effectively support people who are self-injuring

This training will take place on:
Thursday, April 9th ~ 12pm-4pm Eastern Time (11am-3pm Central / 10am-2pm Mountain / 9am-1pm Pacific).

Tapestry Health's 2026 Gala
2026-04-10 17:30 - 21:00

Abril clases para compradores de casa por primera vez de Way Finders
2026-04-11 09:00 - 14:00
Esta es una clase completa dividida en dos días:
11 y 18 de abril.Horario: 9:00 am – 2:00pm
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!

The RFC's 35th Anniversary: Featuring Angela Y. Davis
2026-04-11 15:00 - 17:00
We are thrilled to announce that author, activist and RFC Advisory Board member, Angela Y. Davis, will join us for an event honoring 35 years of the Rosenberg Fund for Children supporting grassroots movements and nurturing the next generation of activists! On Saturday, April 11th, 2026, join us in Northampton, Mass. as we celebrate the power of collective movements to confront injustice and protect human rights. We will come together as a community to face the current political moment with hope, resilience and action.
This milestone is one we share with hundreds of targeted activists and their families within the RFC community fighting for a better, more just future, and with the thousands of dedicated supporters who make the RFC’s work possible. Come and share in the celebration!
Thousands of children have received RFC grants since we opened our doors in 1990. These funds provide prison visits; therapy; tuition for affirming and supportive school environments; arts, sports and other cultural activities for young activists and kids whose parents are brutalized anti-genocide activists, fired teachers, targeted trans and LGBTQIA+ rights advocates, criminalized organizers for a more just immigration system, harassed journalists and so many more.

De-escalating Behaviors for Caregivers and Professionals
2026-04-13 17:30 - 19:00
This in-person workshop will focus on de-escalating behaviors and preventing crises. Topics will include:

De-escalation goals
Pre-de-escalation strategies
Keys to effective de-escalation
De-escalation techniques
De-escalation pitfalls to avoid
How to de-escalate as a team
De-escalation safety

Brennan will be hosting 1:1 consultations at a later workshop.

Shared Living and Adult Family Care Conference
2026-04-14 08:30 - 17:00
ServiceNet is one of several provider agencies hosting this year’s Shared Living & Adult Family Care Conference at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center in Marlborough, MA. Join us as we come together to advance best practices in Shared Living and Adult Family Care. Get tickets

COSMeets Young Children's Services
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:30

April Credit Success workshop
2026-04-14 17:30 - 20:30
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.
Click the link below create an account and register. This workshop is in-person in our Springfield office.
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.

First-Time Homebuyer workshop series
2026-04-15 17:30 - 20:30
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:
Wednesdays, 5:30pm-8:30pm
April 15, 22, and 29
Cost of the workshop is $75 per household, nonrefundable.

Tori Ackley's Album Release Concert at BHMA
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Berkshire Hills Music Academy, 48 Woodbridge St, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
Join us for a special musical celebration of the release of BHMA singer-songwriter Tori Ackley’s new album. After a year and a half of hard work, she and her team will host a live concert showcasing her original music. The evening will include performances by Tori and her band, with an opening set by Robbie Wilson, musician and BHMA instructor.
This event is free and open to the public, with a suggested donation at the door. Don’t miss this exciting milestone and a fun night of live music!

18th Annual Empty Bowls
2026-04-18 12:00 - 16:00
Join us for the 18th Annual Empty Bowls, a beloved community tradition held during a milestone year as the Amherst Survival Center celebrates 50 years of serving our neighbors with dignity and compassion.
Spend the evening enjoying a delicious, hearty soup prepared by your favorite local restaurants while connecting with community leaders, special guest hosts, and live music. Choose a beautiful handmade bowl from hundreds generously crafted and donated by local artists — a meaningful keepsake and symbol of the collective care that has sustained our community for five decades.
Alongside comforting soups, guests will enjoy fresh bread, salad, and dessert, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available so everyone can gather at the table.
For 50 years, the Amherst Survival Center has worked to ensure no one in our community goes hungry. Today, more than 12,000 neighbors rely on our Food and Nutrition Programs each year. Every ticket purchased and every donation made at Empty Bowls helps fill empty bowls — not just for one evening, but throughout the year ahead.

2nd Annual Derby Kickoff Party: Cocktails With a Cause
2026-04-18 18:00 - 21:30
You’re invited for a night of Derby-style fun, connection, and purpose where every moment makes an impact. 🐎

By joining us, you’re not just having a great time; you’re helping strengthen the lifeline for cancer survivors and their families.
This is more than an evening of celebration; it’s a chance to stand with cancer survivors when they need support most. By sponsoring or attending this event, you are helping ensure that no one has to navigate life during or after cancer treatment alone.

Funds raised for the Each Moment We’re Alive Cancer Support Network directly sustain our free survivorship programs, live support groups, and personalized guidance for survivors and their families. Funds raised through the upcoming Derby Kickoff Party: Cocktails for a Cause will allow EMWA to also expand access to live support groups and expand our team of Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) and trained facilitators, meeting the growing deman…

Free Summer Camp Middle & High School Students Registration Open
2026-04-23 08:00 - 17:00

Elevating Rural Experiences In Data and Action
2026-04-24 10:00 - 11:00

Unity House Players present, The Prom
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:00

UMass 5K Annual Dash & Dine
2026-04-25 09:00 - 13:00
UMass Dining is excited to host the Fifteenth Annual 5K Dash & Dine on Saturday, April 25th, 2026! This event is open to both students and the community with the goal to raise funds for the Amherst Survival Center. We hope you join us for lunch immediately after the run/walk!

National Drug Take Back Day
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00

16th Annual Daffodil Run
2026-04-26 09:00 - 14:00
The Daffodil Run is more than a race, it’s a celebration of community.

Join us on the Amherst Common for music, local food vendors, family-friendly games, and a morning full of energy, all while supporting youth mentorship in Hampshire County. Whether you’re running, walking, or just joining the celebration, make your spring meaningful.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County matches young people with caring adult mentors who provide guidance, stability, and support during critical developmental years. The Daffodil Run is our biggest fundraiser of the year! Your participation directly supports these life-changing relationships.

EnTEENpreneur Challenge
2026-04-28 09:00 - 17:00
Inspiring the entrepreneurs of tomorrow

When: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Where: UMass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center at Springfield
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The EnTEENpreneur Challenge is essentially, a pitch contest similar in format to one seen on a reality TV show about entrepreneurship. Leading up to the event, students use the JA Company Program and the JA Be Entrepreneurial Program to learn valuable skills and build the mindset to be a resourceful, innovative entrepreneur.
Entrepreneurs and JA partners from the community make up the judging panel, and students have 90 seconds to convince the panel to fund their company. The judging panel determines 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners by numerical score based on a rubric that is available upon request. The top three teams receive cash prizes in the following amounts:
1st place wins $500 ($100 per person, assuming a team of five students)
2nd place wins $375 ($75 per person, assuming a team of five students)
3rd place wins $250 ($50 per person, assuming a team of five students)
Students do not need a ready-for-sale product to participate in the challenge. Students who opt to create a product can participate in a trade show in Tower Square. Awards are given for the “Best Trade Booth” and “Most Innovative Product” as voted on by the panel and by all student participants in the event.
In addition, the winning student teams are eligible to submit their plans to the JA USA Future Bound competition held annually. In 2026, the competition will be hosted in Boston, MA. If a Western Massachusetts student team is selected, JAWM helps prepare the team for competition and covers expenses.

Mindful Miles 5K Registration Open
2026-04-29 12:00 - 17:00
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.

This Little Light of Mine
2026-04-29 17:30 - 20:30
Join the constellation of stars who support the CAC!
April is Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month and an important fundraising time for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Hampshire County (CAC). Join us in our mission by sponsoring or attending our events throughout the month.
Over 3,200 luminarias will be lit to represent the number of child abuse survivors that the CAC has served in Hampshire County. We hope you can attend our This Little Light of Mine event at the Look Park Garden House on Wednesday, April 29th, at 5:30pm.

Autism Connections' 34th Annual Autism Conference
2026-04-30 08:00 - 17:00
We are pleased to announce the 34th annual Autism Conference on April 30, 2026!
This exciting event is designed to foster a sense of community among a diverse group of attendees, including parents, caregivers, individuals with autism and autistic individuals, extended family members and friends, educators, social workers, and other professionals.
The Autism Conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with exhibitors and presenters who will share valuable insights and resources, providing knowledge, inspiration and motivation to expand your circle of supports. We are dedicated to focusing on resources that address the needs of individuals across all life stages.
We are particularly excited to announce our keynote speaker, Dr. Daniel Wendler, PsyD, clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and autistic self-advocate, who brings powerful insights on neurodiversity, inclusion, and human connection through both professional expertise and lived experience. In addition to the keynote, participants can look forward to an all-new and expanded line-up of 18 Breakout Sessions!
We strive to make this event available to as many people as possible. If you are experiencing financial constraints and are interested in attending the conference at a discounted price, let us know by checking the Request Financial Support box on the registration form. Thanks to a generous grant from the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism we are able to offer up to a 100% discount on a limited number of tickets.
For all general event questions, please email us at AutismConference@servicenet.org.

Dispute Resolution Training
2026-04-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-30 11:30 - 17:00
Build your skills for navigating conflict in housing work. In this session, facilitator Kayla Allen will explore how conflict shows up, help you identify your personal conflict style, and offer practical strategies for managing challenging situations. Participants will gain insight into the underlying dynamics of conflict and learn how to reframe concerns in ways that support resolution, leaving with tools you can apply right away.

Hilltown Resource Providers Networking Event
2026-04-30 14:30 - 16:00

AI in Education
2026-04-30 17:00 - 18:30
