HSF staging

De-escalating Behaviors for Caregivers and Professionals
2026-04-13 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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.

HSF I.T. Roundtable
2026-04-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Online via Zoom
A benefit for HSF members. IT professionals in Human Services — you are not alone! Join peers in a monthly roundtable discussion to connect with others who understand your work, crowdsource solutions, and share challenges. We are stronger together.
Get updates on any Roundtables by registering here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3s7thg3

If you have not previously attended, or are not registered please contact Jeff Tingley for more information.

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…
