May10: Join local business leaders, organizations, and stakeholders at a special event sponsored by four of the area Chambers. Local nonprofits are employers, tenants, owners, activists, educators, and colleagues. Represent the interests and activities of nonprofits in the neighboring communities by attending this event at Cooley Dickinson. The multi-chamber event is FREE for members and nonmembers. REGISTER HERE.

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Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity

Feast for Habitat will be May 17!

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts presents Voices in Food Equity: A Gathering of Emerging Leaders on Wednesday May 24 at Gateway City Arts in Holyoke. This cost free gathering is for anyone who is passionate about advancing food justice and creating a more equitable food system for the people of Western Massachusetts. Join for networking, great speakers, healthy, affordable, and culturally responsive foods, and drinks. Together, we can create more equitable and sustainable food systems in our communities. INFO

Friends of Children

Jane Lyons Retirement Event

June 15

For over 40 years Jane Lyons has worked tirelessly to defend and protect youth in the foster care or juvenile justice system here in Massachusetts. Now it's time to celebrate her.

Help Friends of Children to both celebrate her work and to provide a legacy in her honor. INFO

Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts Releases

2022 Year at a Glance

PHIWM is pleased to share their first annual report, 2022 At-A-Glance! This report highlights the breadth and impact of their work. It reflects on their accomplishments from a series of collaborative efforts with many other organizations over the past year. You can review this informative and concise report online HERE.

CLICK HERE to renew or join COSA online in a flash.

Seeking restorative justice volunteers! Communities for Restorative Justice (C4RJ) works with people referred by the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office and local police departments for diversion after being accused of committing crimes. Most of the restorative work is done by volunteers who receive extensive training by the C4RJ organization. C4RJ is seeking volunteers interested in working with responsible parties and victims to resolve cases outside of the court system. For more information and to sign up, visit their website (c4rj.org).