Take part in the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness Annual Gathering on May 6th. And congratulations to the Network and Pamela Schwartz! The Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA) has selected the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness for its Cornerstone Award in recognition of its work to address homelessness. The award will be presented at MHSA’s annual event on Thursday, May 5, in Worcester. DETAILS.

Last week's favorite click?

2022 Advocate's Guide to Affordable Housing

Forbes Library Partnership with

MassHire Career Center Services

In-person Workshops will be offered, on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., beginning Wednesday, April 13th. Participants need to book in advance. For info & sign up: 413-774-4361 or 800-457-2603.

Plus: Spring Fling Job Fair is Apr 13th!

New Programming at

Northampton Recovery Center

Several new programs are available including Living in Balance facilitated by Roe Karparis. This is a group that requires a commitment as it is curriculum based, and Roe will provide a certificate after course completion. Plus Game Night, Reiki, and more. LEARN MORE.

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Join COSA on April 12 at 10am for a special presentation on The Recovery Supportive Workplace Initiative. These organizations understand that an employee’s recovery from any form of illness, mental or physical, including substance use and addiction, will be handled with care and respect for all, no matter the circumstances. Why? Because it is good for the organization, the employee and family, and the larger community. INFO .

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Daffodil Run on April 24

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.

CoJourn is a research-backed framework for compassionate, judgment-free accountability partnerships. This program helps you reflect on your goals, identify steps to move forward, and set up a structure for success in following through with the changes you want to make in your life. And best of all, you don’t have to do any of it alone! The CoJourn Community Cohort program offers the guidance, support and inspiration you’ll need. You'll have a 12-week accountability partnership with someone you know, or you can choose the partner-matching option. INFO.

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Upcoming Salary Negotiation Trainings: Join the Office of Economic Empowerment for free and virtual salary negotiation trainings with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to learn effective strategies when negotiating for the pay and benefits you deserve! Their spring calendar of trainings is available HERE. They will be offering more salary negotiation events throughout 2022.

COSA says Thank You!