We invite you to our monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 8th when COSA returns to in-person meetings following our online winter schedule. This gathering will feature a panel of local nonprofit advocates working on many aspects of trans inclusivity and health. Our special guests will include:

Leo Kleint (He/Him) LGBTQ+ Counselor Advocate at Safe Passage
Mia Lauer (She/Her) Community Engagement Specialist at Transhealth
James Shultis (He/Him & They/Them) Co-Director at Translate Gender

Tuesday, April 8th from 10am-11:30am

Hadley Public Library, Hadley MA

Light refreshments provided

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National Low Income Housing Coalition: The Gap Report on Housing Shortages

It's the season to grow again ...

with a little help from our friends! THANK YOU.

Senator Jo Comerford

Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity

Northampton Survival Center

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts

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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!

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"This Little Light of Mine" event on April 17th

The Children's Advocacy Center's fifth annual "This Little Light of Mine" luminaria ceremony will be held at Look Park on Thursday, April 17th. Thousands of lights will be lit across Hampshire County to represent the children who have come to the Children's Advocacy Center. Join with the CAC to gather in solidarity with child abuse survivors in our community

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Reading List from COSA's JEDIB Committee

Please check out this list of books that explore issues surrounding Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. It is the beginning of a reference “library” of sorts that we can use to begin or continue our exploration of the Multicultural issues that we are confronted with in America today. If you would like to recommend a book that resonated with you, please send your suggestion to Laura Hudson. Best wishes in your explorations.

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ServiceNet programs honored in Best of the Valley

ServiceNet is proud to announce that two of its programs have been recognized in the Valley Advocate’s “Best of the Valley 2025” readers’ poll. ServiceNet's Outpatient Mental Health Clinics won Best Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, while Prospect Meadow Farm was a finalist for Best Local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Program.

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Huge multi-employer job fair on April 3rd

Check out the huge multi-employer job fair coming to Hampshire Mall on Thursday, April 3rd. Employers will include BankESB, BHN, Community Action, Cooley Dickinson, LifePath, Smith College, UCP of Western Mass, and many more. No registration needed.

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Annual Supervisory Skills course begins May 7th

Designed for recently promoted supervisors or those soon to be promoted to supervisor, this 8 week, 8 topic series is Human Service Forum's most popular offering. Presented by a team of professionals with vast experience and knowledge this series covers both soft and hard skills that leaders need to succeed.