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Demystifying the Massachusetts Legislature:

How to be the most effective advocate for the issues that matter to you


Rep. Mindy Domb and Sen. Jo Comerford will offer an overview of how the State House operates addressing issues like:


  • An overview of the legislative calendar and the importance of timing
  • Hearings and the best way to prepare
  • Working with House and Senate staffers
  • Tactics that work to reach legislators
  • The power of story telling
  • And much more!


Plus they'll make sure to leave time for your questions and suggestions!


Tuesday, November 9th @ 10AM-11AM on Zoom DETAILS

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bankESB Helping Local Pantries


bankESB announced the kick-off of the bank’s 2021 Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive to help support local food pantries. Throughout the month of November, all donations (up to $2,500 per customer) will be matched dollar for dollar by bankESB and the total raised will be divided among participating food pantries.


DETAILS & PANTRY LIST HERE

Last week's favorite click? Child Poverty Data by School District

BHN Acquiring Phoenix House


Behavioral Health Network (BHN) announced that it will assume Phoenix House’s Massachusetts substance use programs early in November. The programs that BHN will assume include Phoenix House’s outpatient operations in Springfield which provides integrated care for adults with substance use and behavioral health issues.


FULL STORY HERE and HERE ON WWLP

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Join Public Health Institute on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 12:00-1:00pm for a webinar on What you Need to Know about the COVID-19 Booster and Vaccine for Younger Children. Dr. Chrystal Wittcopp, Medical Director of Baystate General Pediatrics, will be sharing important information and answering questions about these current COVID-19 discussion points. DETAILS & REGISTER

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Amplify! BIPOC Women and Gender Diverse Leaders -- Continuing the Women's Fund's work in supporting women and girls serving organizations in pursuing diversity, equity, and inclusion practices the next Amplify workshop on November 9th will be an interactive workshop and cover a variety of topics. Facilitated by Daisy Pereira-Tosado. DETAILS

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Community Action Pioneer Valley: Billing and A/R Manager

Pathlight: Program Managers, Nursing Positions

DIAL/SELF: YYA Emergency Housing, YYA Outreach

NELCWIT: Co-Executive Director, Domestic Violence Intervention Project

Safe Passage: Director of Development, Shelter Supervisor

Northwestern District Attorney's Office: Witness Advocate, Consumer Protection

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Mental Health America: 2022 The State of Mental Health in America

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Census 2020: 1 in 6 older Americans received needs-based assistance even before the pandemic

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WBUR: New MassHealth regulations allowing undocumented immigrants access to long-term care

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Nov 02: Housing Navigator Service Provider Information Session

Nov 02: Public Health Institute COVID-19 Vaccine for Younger Children

Nov 03: Human Service Forum Employment Law 101

Nov 04: MA Treasurer Deborah Goldberg Financial Education Report

Nov 04: Human Service Forum Breakfast with Secretary Acosta

Nov 09: Women's Fund Amplify! BIPOC Women and Gender Diverse Leaders

Nov 09: Human Service Forum Virtual HR Roundtable

Nov 10: Human Service Forum Liability and Benefit Strategy

Nov 12 & 19: Smith College SSW Social Work Practice in Post-Pandemic World

Nov 16: Candid Webinar Strategic Planning Day

Nov 17: Springfield Forum DEI: Seeking and Speaking the Truth about Racism

Nov 17: Human Service Forum Difficult Conversations and Managing Up

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