United Way Economic Security RFP

 

Our funding sustains and strengthens a network of agencies and their programs addressing the most pressing regional needs in the areas of 

1. Economic Security, 

2. Health & Safety, and 

3. Children, Youth and their Families. 

Each area is reviewed and funded every three years, and grants are awarded in three year terms. This request for proposals (RFP) describes UWHC's 2020 grant program focused on economic security.Our goal is to fund the most effective and efficient programs that address these needs, balancing crisis response, prevention and/or stabilization. We consider a diverse range of local programs. 

Effective Nonprofit Advocacy

 

HSF February Breakfast 

Come join HSF in welcoming Secretary Heffernan and Secretary Marylou Sudders back to Western MA. Join us to hear about current priorities and other issues relevant to human service organizations. There will be time for your questions as well.

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Monday, February 10, 2020 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

The Delaney House - 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

Attached is the flyer advertising our FINAL Info Session on Monday, January 6 at 3pm at the Franklin Hampshire Career Center, 1 Arch Place, Greenfield.  This is the last chance to apply for admission to Greenfield Community College's (GCC)  4-week and 12-week grant-funded Advanced Manufacturing training programs that begin in Jan. 27, 2020.

 

The most recent CNC Operator (computer-numerical-control machining) training class graduated on December 13.  Seven of the 12 graduates already have jobs lined up, just 10 days after graduating from the 12-week grant-funded training course, at an average wage of $16.71/hour or $34,750.  We expect the remaining five to secure jobs very soon and are actively helping them toward full time employment in the precision machining industry.

 

The Manufacturing Skills Initiative (MSI) training partnership between GCC and the Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board has graduated over 160 CNC machinist trainees in six years.  The CNC Operator training program has a 95% completion rate during its six years in operation and an overall 85% job placement rate.  Thanks for your help promoting this program!  Enjoy the holidays.

Free tax filing is available for low to moderate income earners by our team of IRS certified volunteers in either of Community Action's Northampton or Greenfield locations.  Appointments are available from January 27th through mid-April. 

We are now scheduling appointments for taxpayers who live in Franklin or Hampshire Counties or the North Quabbin region. 

Our goal is to maximize refunds by applying all available deductions and credits to help participants get their refund quickly, accurately and for the largest amount possible.  If you, or someone you know could benefit from this service, reach out to us online or by phone (413)376-1136.

The Health Policy Commission (HPC) has issued a RFP 

seeking partnerships between provider and community-based organizations looking to address upstream social, economic, and environmental barriers to health as part of the "Moving Massachusetts Upstream" (MassUP) initiative. The  MassUP initiative is a collaboration among Massachusetts state agencies, including the HPC. The vision of the partnership is better health, lower costs, and reduced health inequities across communities and populations in MA through effective collaboration among government, health care systems, and local organizations.

 

Proposals for the MassUP investment program must (1) describe a social determinant of health (SDOH) that is related to poor health and health inequity for individuals in a geographic community; and (2) propose a program through which the eligible applicant and their partners will undertake activities to address the SDOH in that community. 

The MassUP investment program is making $2 million available through this RFP, funding three to four awards of up to $650,000 each. The RFP and its attachments are available on the state's procurement website, COMMBUYS.  Responses must be submitted by 3:00 PM on Friday, February 21, 2020.

 

The HPC will host an information session for interested stakeholders via webinar on January 9, 2020, at 12:00 PM. Please register using  this link. Please submit all questions about the MassUP RFP to  [email protected] by 3:00 PM on February 7, 2020

The NXT GEN Leadership Institute is a series of trainings for future executive level leaders,  designed to invest in and promote leaders from within to secure the future of  human services in Western MA.
   

Trainings:

How to Collaborate With Multiple Generations to Build High-Performing Teams and Become a More Authentic Leader

Wednesday, February 12,  9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Operationalizing Diversity and Inclusion

March TBA,  9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Creating a Culture of Board Engagement (WEBINAR)

Tuesday, April 7,  10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Technology and Innovation

Thursday, May 21,  9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Fundraising and Finance

Thursday, May 21,  9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Leadership Mythbusters and Moving Forward

Wednesday, June 17,  9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 Sessions take place at the   Willits Hallowell Conference Center

25 Park Street, South Hadley

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We are asking you, the folks that are connected to HSF, working on committees or participating at roundtables, to nominate potential award winners. We all work with someone that should be honored "out loud"  and "in public" . This is the opportunity for that to happen - IF you nominate someone. We need to receive your nomination by  January 31, 2020.
   

Clara Temple Leonard Award:

This award is awarded to a direct-care employee who has worked in a nonprofit or public human service organization in direct care for at least five years and has profoundly impacted and improved the lives of those he or she serves.

  Nominations are open to any direct-care employee working in a member agency. The nominee's direct supervisor and the executive director/CEO of the agency should submit nominations.

 

Richard A. Stebbins Award: 

This award will be given to an individual who has worked as a volunteer in a nonprofit or public human service organization for at least five years and has selflessly given time and expertise to improve the lives of those served by the agency.  

Nominations are open to any volunteer of a Human Service Forum member agency. The nomination should be submitted by the executive director/CEO of the agency.

 

Robert J. Van Wart Award: 

This a ward will be given to an individual who has worked as a leader in a nonprofit or public human service organization for at least five years and has consistently demonstrated leadership skills while helping his or her agency actualize its mission and improve the lives of those it serves. CEOs / executive directors are not eligible.

 Nominations are open to any employee in a leadership position working in a Human Service Forum member agency. The nominee's direct supervisor and the executive director/CEO of the agency should submit nominations.

   

Fill out a nomination form online or simply send the necessary information to us via email by Thursday  Jan. 31  , 2020.  Award winners will be honored at the HSF Membership Expo and Awards Dinner HSF Awards Celebration on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.  

Modern Wellbeing for Nonprofit Professionals

Jan. 7, 2pm.  

This upcoming webinar with Beth Kanter will share the latest science on building a culture of resilience in the nonprofit workplace and practical tips. You will also learn how a new class of technology applications can help you stick to your new self-care habits and support an organizational culture of resilience.     REGISTER