Join COSA today @ 10am on Zoom HERE.

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 .

The 31st Annual Autism Conference

A Whole Life: the Empowered Journey

April 28

Join Autism Connections, agency and education professionals, families, care givers, and individuals with autism, plus keynote speakers for the day, Alix Generous, and Jed Baker. INFO HERE.

Autism Connections: a Pathlight program.

Action for Housing

Springfield: No One Leaves

April 12

Join Springfield No One Leaves and the Homes for All MA Coalition at an action

to demand the state make housing stability a priority. Specific demands include: protecting the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. DETAILS.

Last week's favorite click?

Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness

Annual Gathering on May 6

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INFO Session on Community Action Pioneer Valley Resources on Wednesday, April 27 10am-11am. WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE NEEDS HELP is a one-hour training designed to help newer front-line staff, and those who work with the public. In it, we'll go over two Community Action resources designed to get people connected with the help they need. front-line staff who work directly with the public in Franklin or Hampshire counties, staff who sometimes get calls for help from the public, trusted community leaders whom others go to for help, and anyone new to the Pioneer Valley who may be less familiar with what kinds of help are out there! More INFO HERE.

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Mark Chester: New Americans

Forbes Library Hosmer Gallery

April 2-30

Mark Chester’s powerful photographs showcase Massachusetts’s newest citizens, who hail from 190 countries. Through his lens, viewers can celebrate the richness of the Baystate’s cultural heritage. The project supports the mission of Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition.

State Funding Info Session

for Western MA Municipalities

April 12

Senator Jo Comerford's team is partnering with regional planners and other representatives to host a workshop series with the goal of increasing under-standing of grant funding opportunities available from the state. Municipal officials and committee members are welcome to register. DETAILS.

Massachusetts Statewide Family Engagement Center (MASFEC) is dedicated to providing timely and relevant family engagement resources to both families and educators. Each year, they conduct a statewide survey to gather your feedback. This information helps them understand your experiences and needs. Your responses will guide their effort to help schools and families. For FAMILIES and EDUCATORS..

Massachusetts Association for Mental Health - Refresh Your Mental Health student art contest. Submissions are due May 2. For guidelines and more info, look HERE.