Local Nonprofit News

The Public Health Institute of Western MA is the technical assistance provider for the COVID Community Impact Survey (CCIS) for Western MA. The CCIS has a wealth of data related to housing, employment. healthcare, intimate partner violence, substance use, youth, mental health, and more. We have already received several requests for data analysis to help inform practices, policies, advocacy efforts, and other actions.

Learn more here and send us a data request.

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Hampshire HOPE

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2022-05-24 Formula Shortage Flyers banner.jpg

An update from the recent HHS/DPH briefing on the formula shortage: Right now, if you have constituents who are unable to access formula, the best place to send them is their local WIC site. Flyers with info in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole are available along with more information HERE.

Leadership Change at UWFH

The United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region has announced that Executive Director John Bidwell will be leaving the organization on June 30, 2022. In a press release, the UWFH writes: "we are appointing Geoff Naunheim, who currently serves as Director of Community Investment, as Interim Executive Director. Geoff is an integral member of the United Way team; there is no one who knows our partner agencies better and we are pleased to have Geoff’s experience during this interim period." DETAILS HERE

Community Action Info Session

June 23

Community Action Pioneer Valley (CAPV) is the federally designated anti-poverty agency for Franklin and Hampshire counties.

CAPV has developed a training that will give you a great overview of the 40+ programs they run and how they work to LIFT and KEEP people out of poverty. More INFO HERE.

The U.S. Census Bureau released more results from its 2020 Post-Enumeration Survey (PES), showing population undercounts and overcounts by state and the District of Columbia. The PES estimated that counts for 36 states and the District of Columbia did not have a statistically significant undercount or overcount in the 2020 Census and that there were undercounts in six states and overcounts in eight, including Massachusetts. Read more about what this means HERE.

Three County CoC

Fair Housing 101 Workshop June 23

Everyone deserves equal access to safe and affordable housing. Unfortunately, even after the passing of the 1962 Fair Housing Act many people still experience housing discrimination. This workshop will provide an overview of federal and state fair housing laws, and how they join together to create an overall pattern of protection. REGISTER

Recovery Supportive Workplace Series Begins May 25

The Northampton Health Department and Hampshire HOPE are partnering with the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce to present a series of three interactive virtual programs to learn about Recovery Supportive Workplaces. Employers and employees are invited to attend one, two or all three of the presentations.