HSF staging

Springfield Symphony Chorus Benefit
2025-05-11 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)

A Community Discussion About Menopause
2025-05-10 14:00 - 16:30
Join us for a screening of the documentary The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, followed by a Q&A with Baystate Health menopause providers.
This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Please arrive early to get your seat and email menopausemovie@gmail.com to let us know you’ll be there.

Walk/Run for Adoption - Springfield
2025-05-10 09:30 - 13:00 | Forest Park, 302 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA, 01108, United States
At MARE, we know that all children deserve a safe, loving place to call home. However, the reality is that in Massachusetts, there are currently 1,150 children and teens in foster care awaiting adoption who have no relatives or other potential adopters.
That’s why thousands of walkers, runners, volunteers, and supporters from across Massachusetts are participating in the 16th Annual Jordan’s Furniture Walk/Run for Adoption!
Our Springfield Walk/Run event includes festivities, food, games, and family-friendly fun! Walkers and runners are invited to complete a 5k fun-run. All the funds raised from this event go towards helping children and teens in foster care find adoptive homes! Lace up your sneakers and hit the course in Springfield! This event is a great way to get active while supporting the mission to find loving, permanent families for children in foster care. Every step counts—join us and be part of the impact!

Leadership Communication
2025-05-07 09:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for Spring.
Give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed. If you are planning on promoting, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course. With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view, we cover theory, soft skills, and hard facts. Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you, and much much more.
Register an individual who is eligible for a certificate, or a space for your agency to send someone different to each session depending on who the topic will benefit most.
This series is presented over Zoom and runs 8 consecutive weeks starting May 7th 9am-12:30pm all session.

Series Dates and Topics:

Leadership Communication Wed May 7th 2025

This session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others. In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision. Learn to avoid noise and interference, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding.
Presented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum

Employment Law Wed May 14th 2025

Avoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation. Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs.
Presented by Skoler-Abbott

Cyber Security Wed May 21st 2025

With the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise, with an increased focus on social engineering, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok. With a focus on practical, simple, daily steps that one can take, this session seeks to minimize risk to you, your organization, and your clients.
Presented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey

Team Building and Conflict Resolution Wed May 28th 2025

Through discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong, cohesive, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts, drive unity, and be able to address conflict when it does happen.
Presented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon

Liability and Benefit- Thurs June 5th 2025

Gain a better understanding of Insurance, and how it affects you, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have, and might need, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events. Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are.
Presented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International

Culturally Responsive Supervision- Wed June 11th 2025

Join us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership, our organizations and the people we serve. Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience. We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting, creative and connected diverse working relationships.
Presented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart

Lead with Influence- Wed June 18th 2025

Whether they mean to or not, each person exerts influence over others. With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with, leading to them influencing others positively as well.
Presented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC

Retention: Rewards and Accountability Wed June 25th 2025

People don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them, creating an environment where employees want to stay. Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team, how to discipline in a way that productive, and how to praise, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention.
Presented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates
Supervisory Skills Series Sponsor:

HSF Annual Sponsors:

Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Spring 2025
2025-05-07 09:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for Spring.
Give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed. If you are planning on promoting, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course. With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view, we cover theory, soft skills, and hard facts. Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you, and much much more.
Register an individual who is eligible for a certificate, or a space for your agency to send someone different to each session depending on who the topic will benefit most.
This series is presented over Zoom. Series runs 8 consecutive weeks starting May 7th 9am-12:30pm all session. Full series is $600 for members, $1200 for nonmembers.

Series Dates and Topics:

Leadership Communication Wed May 7th 2025

This session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others. In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision. Learn to avoid noise and interference, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding.
Presented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum

Employment Law Wed May 14th 2025

Avoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation. Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs.
Presented by Skoler-Abbott

Cyber Security Wed May 21st 2025

With the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise, with an increased focus on social engineering, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok. With a focus on practical, simple, daily steps that one can take, this session seeks to minimize risk to you, your organization, and your clients.
Presented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey

Team Building and Conflict Resolution Wed May 28th 2025

Through discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong, cohesive, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts, drive unity, and be able to address conflict when it does happen.
Presented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon

Liability and Benefit- Thurs June 5th 2025

Gain a better understanding of Insurance, and how it affects you, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have, and might need, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events. Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are.
Presented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International

Culturally Responsive Supervision- Wed June 11th 2025

Join us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership, our organizations and the people we serve. Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience. We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting, creative and connected diverse working relationships.
Presented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart

Lead with Influence- Wed June 18th 2025

Whether they mean to or not, each person exerts influence over others. With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with, leading to them influencing others positively as well.
Presented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC

Retention: Rewards and Accountability Wed June 25th 2025

People don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them, creating an environment where employees want to stay. Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team, how to discipline in a way that productive, and how to praise, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention.
Presented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates
Supervisory Skills Series Sponsor:

HSF Annual Sponsors:

The Support Network's Annual Children's Mental Health Awareness Dinner
2025-05-06 17:30 - 20:30
Come join the Support Network for a fun-filled evening at Hamel’s Summit View for our annual children’s mental health dinner. This year’s dinner will recognize the 30 years of valuable work that the Support Network has done to support families and children to navigate systems and create change! Enjoy delicious food, an exciting game of BINGO, and great company while raising awareness for this important cause. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate wellness, resilience, action and purpose; and win amazing prizes. Let’s come together and show our support for children’s mental health!

May Credit Success Workshop
2025-05-06 09:00 - 13:00
May 6 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 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.

Derby Party
2025-05-03 17:00 - 20:00

Start Telling Your Story with Your Candid Profile
2025-05-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Online via Zoom
Learn how updating your nonprofit’s Candid profile on GuideStar will grow your organization’s online identity and choose what tens of millions of potential donors see about your organization.
During this introductory session, you will learn what your nonprofit’s Candid profile is and how you can earn Seals of Transparency associated with that profile to tell your story, including sharing information about the work you do and the impact it makes. We will also talk about how to collect demographic data for your organization and the benefits of earning a Gold Seal of transparency.
WORKSHOP OUTCOMES

Plan next steps for telling your organization’s story via its Nonprofit Profile.
Describe how the information in your Nonprofit Profile informs potential donors and funders and powers 200+ charitable sites.
Explain how earning Seals of Transparency creates opportunities for your organization to be found, grow trust, and share your impact.

This event is at no cost to HSF Members. However, if you register and then can not go, please let us know.
ABOUT YOUR PRESENTERS
TRACY KAUFMAN
Tracy is an Educational Programming Manager at Candid, leading workshops related to nonprofit sustainability, management, fundraising, and other essential issues relevant to philanthropy and the social sector. Her trainings primarily serve nonprofit professionals, but also audiences comprised of funders, artists, students, and academics. As one of Candid’s training experts, webinar instructors, and a frequent public speaker, she has spoken at numerous conferences, including at the United Nations, and has represented Candid on numerous panel discussions. In addition, Tracy provides training and support to Candid Community partners – libraries, nonprofit resource centers and other institutions – and provides philanthropy and fundraising information services to individuals and local organizations. Her relationship with Candid began in 2007, when she began working as a librarian for Foundation Center, one of Candid’s two legacy organizations. Previously, Tracy held positions with the Association of American Publishers and New York Public Library. Tracy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University, and studied Library and Information Science at the Pratt Institute.
About Candid
Candid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Candid was formed in 2019 when GuideStar and Foundation Center merged. Candid combined GuideStar’s tools on nonprofits and Foundation Center’s tools on foundations with new resources to offer more comprehensive, real-time information about the social sector. Find out more at candid.org and on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Know Your Air: Updates From Healthy Air Network
2025-04-30 13:00 - 14:00

April Credit Success Workshop
2025-04-29 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.
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.

Food Bank of Western MA Wants to Hear From You
2025-04-29 17:30 - 18:30

Big Brothers Big Sisters 15th Annual Daffodil Run
2025-04-27 10:00 - 13:00
By signing up for the Daffodil Run 5k or 10k, you’re helping Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County will hold the 15th Annual Daffodil Run in person at the Amherst Town Common, Amherst, MA 01002.
We will celebrate our community and raise essential funds for mentoring services for youth in our area! See below to learn more.

Derby Kickoff Party: Cocktails for a Cause
2025-04-26 18:30 - 21:30
About the event

Get ready for a night of Derby-style elegance and excitement!
Join us at Gary Rome Hyundai’s Derby Kickoff Party: Cocktails for a Cause, where the showroom will be transformed into a festive celebration featuring:

Signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres

Derby-inspired decor and entertainment

Derby-themed games and horse races

Prizes for best homemade Derby hat & best-dressed Derby couple

Exciting raffle prizes you won’t want to miss ️

Enjoy the fun while connecting with others and supporting a meaningful cause. The funds raised for Each Moment We’re Alive Cancer Support Network will be used to continue our mission of providing free programs, resources, and support for cancer survivors and their families as they navigate life during and after treatment. These funds will also help us add additional Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) and facilitators to meet the increasing demand for our survivorship programs. This support ensures we can continue providing high-quality, personalized care to those we serve, making this a night to remember.

Become a 2025 Derby Sponsor
We invite you to join us as a sponsor for this special evening, which directly benefits individuals and their families
diagnosed with cancer! The Derby Kickoff provides the perfect opportunity to promote your business while
supporting a worthy cause. Sponsors will receive the recognition outlined in the following enclosure. Cocktails
for a Cause promises to be a memorable evening that underscores the power of community and compassion.

South Church Dinner To-Go
2025-04-26 17:00 - 18:00
Order your meal online through the South Church Fiddler’s Pantry website. All funds raised will support the Amherst Survival Center, Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and the ministries of South Church.

UMASS 5K Dash and Dine
2025-04-26 09:00 - 13:00
April 26 @ 9:00 AM
Walk or run to benefit the Amherst Survival Center!
$15.00 UMass & Five College Students
$25.00 Faculty & Staff (*Day of Registration is $30.00)
$30.00 General Public (*Day of Registration is $35.00)
UMass Dining is excited to host the 14th Annual 5K Dash & Dine on Saturday, April 26th, 2025! 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 at one of our award-winning Dining Commons immediately after the event!
09:00am Begin check in at the top of the Southwest Horseshoe
10:00am Fun Run for children 8 and under
11:00am Race begins
11:30am Award Ceremony
12:00pm Lunch
Please arrive no later than 10:30am to receive your race number and line up at the starting line.
To give additional donations to the Amherst Survival Center:

Funny Raising Comedy Show
2025-04-26 06:30 - 21:30

Tips for Effectively Using 413Cares
2025-04-25 12:00 - 13:00

OnBoard Training Workshop
2025-04-24 08:30 - 10:00
Board Basics Training Series
UWPV’s Board Basics Training Series will continue with workshops focused on the fundamentals of nonprofit board leadership. These sessions are designed for both current board members and those interested in serving. Topics will include:

Governance – Understanding board roles and responsibilities
Recruitment & Retention – Strategies for building an engaged board
Strategic Planning – Aligning board efforts with long-term organizational success

Workshops will take place on:

Thursdays, April 10 & April 24, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the UWPV Service Center

The first of two workshops focused on the fundamentals of nonprofit board leadership, these sessions are designed for both current board members and those interested in serving. Topics will include:

Governance – Understanding board roles and responsibilities
Recruitment & Retention – Strategies for building an engaged board
Strategic Planning – Aligning board efforts with long-term organizational success

The second of two workshops focused on the fundamentals of nonprofit board leadership, these sessions are designed for both current board members and those interested in serving. Topics will include:

Governance – Understanding board roles and responsibilities
Recruitment & Retention – Strategies for building an engaged board
Strategic Planning – Aligning board efforts with long-term organizational success

Black College Tour
2025-04-19 08:00 - 17:00
We are excited to announce the 2025 Black College Tour, a long-standing and highly anticipated program offered by the HBCU Experience. Celebrating over 40 years, this tour has provided countless youth with the opportunity to explore the excellence, culture, and excitement of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In 2025, we are thrilled to offer an unforgettable experience for students as we embark on a Southern and Mid-Atlantic route, visiting HBCUs in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland!

Please visit our website for all updates and workshop dates and share with your networks.

For more information or any questions, please feel free to reach out to us via email or call (413) 746-3655. We are here to assist you every step of the way.

Adult Family Care Info Session
2025-04-17 18:30 - 19:30
Register for the Adult Family Care Info Session
Thursday, April 17
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
OR
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Zoom and phone details will be sent to your email address after registration.
WHAT WILL BE DISCUSSED?
A few of the topics that will be covered include:

Requirements/Eligibility
Approval/Application Process
What to Expect
The supports Care Givers receive from ServiceNet (This is a team effort!)

Whether you just come to listen or want to ask questions yourself, you will have an opportunity to meet with ServiceNet staff members to learn all there is to know about the Adult Family Care program.
To find out more about ServiceNet’s Adult Family Care program or to apply to be a Care Giver, please visit our website.
Can’t make the Workshop? Send your questions to sara.robitaille@servicenet.org or call 413-731-4533.

Abril clases para compradores de casa por primera vez de Way Finders
2025-04-16 17:30 - 20:30
April 16 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
$50

Esta es una clase completa dividida en tres días:
16, 23, y 30 de Abril.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!

HSF Coffee Hour- Birthday Bagels With Becca
2025-04-14 08:00 - 09:00 | NCYF Building; 203 East St, Easthampton, 203 East St, Easthampton, MA, 01027, United States
Register Now

Senior staff of HSF members are invited to “Birthday Bagels with Becca”. This is a chance to get together to talk about current challenges and successes. Future sessions may have speakers on relevant topics. This is a member only event. Coffee and bagels will be provided but feel free to bring your own food and drink!

Program Fee
HSF Members only: $15.00

Where
HSF offices locates at
Northeast Center for Youth and Families Building
203 East Street
Easthampton, MA

Annual Sponsors:

Transportation Forum: Western MA is on the Move!
2025-04-11 09:30 - 15:00
Join the third Western Mass Transportation Advocacy Network Forum on April 11th! This event is for anyone interested in transportation access, funding, and innovation in the four counties of western MA. Admission is free. You’ll hear from a keynote speaker, as well as moderated panels on funding, microtransit, cross-county collaboration, and the intersection of transportation with housing and food access. Discover what’s happening now and how to improve transportation in our region!

Community Action Pioneer Valley
2025-04-11 08:00 - 09:30

Kamp for Kids Golf FUNraiser
2025-04-10 16:30 - 20:30 | Max’s Swing Lounge, 1000 Columbus Ave, Springfield, MA, 01105, United States
Join us for a fun-filled evening at the Golf FUNraiser
supporting Kamp for Kids, an inclusive camp for
children with and without disabilities.
Event Contact: Kelly Brown at kelly.brown@bhninc.org
Sponsorship Details: Please select Event Website link or contact Kelly Brown.

Barriers to Bridges: Clean Slate Laws & Public Health
2025-04-10 12:00 - 13:00
Barriers to Bridges: Clean Slate Laws & Public Health

Date & Time
Apr 10, 2025 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Description
April 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.

—— 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.

Comprometemos 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.

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls
2025-04-09 10:00 - 12:00
Teaches practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and explores medical, behavioral, and environmental risk factors for falls, stressing the importance of developing an exercise plan.
Wed., Feb. 12–April 9,
10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Coffee & Conversation
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | The Western Mass Training Consortium, 187 High St, Holyoke, MA, United States

COSA Meets: Trans Inclusivity
2025-04-08 10:00 - 11:30
