HSF staging

The RFC's 35th Anniversary: Featuring Angela Y. Davis
2026-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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.

Abril clases para compradores de casa por primera vez de Way Finders
2026-04-11 09:00 - 14:00 | MA
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!

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

Harm Reduction to Self-Injury Overview
2026-04-09 12:00 - 16:00 | MA
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).

Community Foundation Western Massachusetts Community Resilience Grants due
2026-04-09 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
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.

Woven Together: Community Celebration and Quilt Unveiling
2026-04-08 08:00 - 17:00 | MA

Franklin County Community Conversation
2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:30 | MA
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

Air Quality & Transportation Showcases
2026-04-07 17:00 - 19:30 | MA

Third Annual Nonprofit Innovators Forum: Innovating for Sustainable Growth
2026-04-06 10:00 - 15:45 | MA
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!

Monthly Diaper Drive
2026-04-06 09:00 - 12:00 | MA

16th Annual Cammer Cup
2026-04-04 14:30 - 18:00 | MA

Big Love Little Performances 4.0
2026-04-02 18:30 | MA
Our Electrifying 4th Annual, 21 plus Lip-sync & Karaoke fundraising event benefitting CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County, will be held at the revered and beautifully renovated Iron Horse Music Hall, on NEW DATE! Thursday, April 2nd in a wild celebration of BIG LOVE.
If you know, you know – if you don’t, you’ll want experience all the dazzle!
Our signature event is always evolving so expect an all-new spectacular! But of course, all the happenings will once again be emceed by Monte Belmonte, Tara Brewster, and Kelsey Flynn. Featuring celebrity contest judges delivering their verdict for the best crooners. Inspired by love, this celebration will be unlike any other in the Pioneer Valley, as we continue to reimagine the marvel that brings together bank executives, government officials, baristas, schoolteachers, and well… anyone who wants to grab their 15… well 4 minutes of fame!
Last year’s out-of-the-box event was a thrilling vibe – the room was full of magic. The duet between Monte as Elphaba and Tara, in the tallest wig known to humankind, was spellbinding! The crowd gasped as yo-yo professionals rolled through the room on a giant yo-yo and performed amazing yo-yo feats to a George Michael song- you can guess which one right? Not to mention the amazing Karaoke, Lip-sync and all the little performances – from both returning and new performers who surprised and delighted us with their renditions of famous sing-along hits.
The amazing performances, the famous food, libation cheer, desserts to fall in love with, a curated auction and sweet activities, will make this simply the best way to celebrate love and community connection. It’s a VIBE!

A Evening With Spirit
2026-04-02 18:00 - 21:00 | MA
Guests will experience the extraordinary as they dine with internationally acclaimed psychic medium and entertainer Gary McKinstry, who will connect with the spirit world and deliver intuitive messages to select guests.
Ticket price: $75 (dinner included).
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.
All proceeds benefit the Mental Health Association (MHA).
Guests will be seated at tables of eight. If you are purchasing tickets separately but would like to sit with specific guests, please indicate the full names of those individuals in the “Seating Request” field during registration.
While we will make every effort to accommodate seating requests, they cannot be guaranteed. Final table assignments will be determined by the event organizers to ensure the best overall guest experience.

Spring Break Program 2026 Registration Open
2026-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | MA

King's Kids Summer Camp Registration Open
2026-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | MA

Transparency: A Panel on Transgender Care in Western MA
2026-03-31 17:30 - 19:30 | MA
Overview

Join us for a real talk panel on transgender healthcare issues in Western MA—let’s get transparent!

Join Safe Passage on Transgender Day of Visibility for an in-person and online panel discussion diving into transgender care in Western Massachusetts. This event brings together experts in healthcare, mental health, and law, as well as and community members, to share experiences, explore challenges, and highlight progress.
Whether you’re directly impacted or want to better support trans folks in your communities, attendees with leave Transparency with a expanded understanding of the needs of trans people today. Don’t miss out on this important conversation about transparency and care in the trans community!
This event will be held in-person and livestreamed to Zoom.

Pickleball Tournament
2026-03-29 08:00 - 18:30 | MA

Mass Landlord Workshop
2026-03-28 09:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Post Purchase Workshop
2026-03-26 17:30 - 20:30 | MA
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.

Margarita Madness
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | MA
Mix, mingle, and network at our largest signature event of the year, presented by Western Mass Heating, Cooling & Plumbing! Enjoy an evening of tasty margaritas and vote for your favorite. Local restaurants showcase their fare and there are dozens of great raffles prizes donated by our Amherst Area Chamber Members. The premiere networking event in the region. Live Music! Food! Games! Raffle! And, of course, Margaritas!
Our featured nonprofit is Way Finders, an affordable housing organization dedicated to bringing home stability to people across Western Massachusetts since 1972.

March Concert Series at BHMA
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Berkshire Hills Music Academy, 48 Woodbridge St, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
Berkshire Hills Music Academy presents an inspiring evening of classical music, community connection, and authentic artistic expression featuring talented BHMA students and instructors. The performers include the BHMA Classical Ensemble and the “Idle Hands” piano duo, which comprises of Tom Slowick, an accomplished pianist and instructor at BHMA, and Franklin Nichols, a multi-talented BHMA musician. Free entry, suggested donation at the door.

35th Annual Spaghetti Supper
2026-03-26 17:00 - 19:00 | MA
Mark your calendars! Our 35th Annual Spaghetti Supper is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 5–7pm at the Greek Cultural Center. We hope to see you there!
This event plays a crucial role in helping us serve our community throughout the year and accounts for more than 10% of our annual budget. In 2025, we served over 12,000 unique individuals through our food assistance program, adult education classes, Kids’ Club program and special distributions such as our Christmas wish list

3rd Annual Dora D. Robinson Speaker Series in honor of Women’s History Month
2026-03-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Westfield State University, United States
Westfield State University will proudly host the 3rd Annual Dora D. Robinson Speaker Series in Dever Stage, Parenzo Hall, in honor of Women’s History Month. This year’s distinguished guest is Regina Wallace-Jones, a dynamic and mission-driven leader whose career spans technology, entrepreneurship, and public service. Regina Wallace-Jones is the CEO and President of ActBlue, the organization established in 2004 that builds a fundraising platform for Democratic candidates, progressive organizations, and the small-dollar donors that support them.
To register visit 🔗: https://bit.ly/4b5Aswi

Workforce Training Fund Express Program Info Session
2026-03-25 09:30 - 10:00 | MA

Leadership Communication
2026-03-25 09:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
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
This workshop is part of the Supervisory Skills Workshop Series and is presented over Zoom March 25th 9am-12:30pm. Each workshop is $150 per person for members, $250 for nonmembers.

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Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Winter 2026
2026-03-25 09:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
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 transition from peer to supervisor, 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 February 4th 9am-12:30pm all session. Full series is $600 for members, $1200 for nonmembers.

Series Topics:

Supervising Former Peers and Establishing Healthy Boundaries- Wednesday February 4th

This training equips internally promoted leaders with the tools to successfully manage former peers while fostering trust, accountability, and healthy team dynamics. Leaders will explore the psychological and practical aspects of transitioning into authority roles, develop strategies for setting and enforcing boundaries, refine their leadership identity, and enhance their communication and feedback techniques.
Presented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC

Employment Law- Wednesday February 11th

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

Team Building and Conflict Resolution- Wednesday February 18th

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

Cyber Security- Wednesday February 25th

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

Retention: Rewards and Accountability – Wednesday March 4th

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

Culturally Responsive Supervision- Wednesday March 11th

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

Liability and Benefit- Thursday March 19th

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

Leadership Communication- Wednesday March 25th

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

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Grant Application Open
2026-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
We are currently accepting applications for a grant designed to support nonprofit organizations that are making a meaningful impact in Springfield. If you know of any eligible nonprofits doing great work in our community, please encourage them to apply and share this opportunity with them.

Application Link:
https://form.jotform.com/260715177254054

Application Guidelines:
– Applicants must be a registered nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) or have a fiscal sponsor.
– The organization must serve the Springfield community.
– Please note that organizations awarded a Community Grant in the previous year must wait one full grant cycle before applying again.
-The 2026 grant cycle will award recipients up to a $2,000 grant.
– Grants must be used for capital improvement projects related to one of Rotary International’s causes, such as the purchase of equipment, supplies, construction, or other tangible improvements.
– Grant funds may not be used for salaries, stipends, or general program operating costs.
– Applicants should clearly describe the purpose of the funding and the expected outcomes.
– Grant applications are due April 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Applications received after the deadline will be disqualified.

Adult Family Care Virtual Info Sessions
2026-03-24 18:30 - 19:30 | MA
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 webpage.
Can’t make the Info Session? Send your questions to sara.robitaille@servicenet.org or call 413-731-4533.

Strive Clinic Open House & Advocacy Day
2026-03-20 13:00 - 15:00 | MA
Hear from individuals living with brain injury, meet the clinic’s team of therapists, tour the facility, and see assistive technology demonstrations. 1 to 3 p.m. at 1236 Main Street in Holyoke. For more information, email Strive Clinic Director of Operations Ellen Werner.

Health Coverage at Risk
2026-03-20 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
Up to 300,000 Massachusetts residents could lose health insurance under new federal redetermination and work‑reporting rules. What does this mean for communities in Western Massachusetts?Join us on March 20 from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM for a discussion of the latest regional data, who may be most affected, and how state agencies and community healthcare providers are responding. Speakers will share insights on the potential impacts and what organizations can do to support residents facing coverage loss.Featuring speakers from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, Volunteers in Medicine, and the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts.
