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SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Certificate Series- Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting\, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view\, we cover theory\, soft skills\, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and cybersecurity to finding common purpose in a team and how to transition from peer to supervisor\, and much much more. \nRegister an individual who is eligible for a certificate\, or a space for your agency to send someone different to each session depending on who the topic will benefit most. \nThis series is presented over Zoom. Series runs 8 consecutive weeks starting  September 24th\, 9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $750 for members\, $1500 for nonmembers. \nReimbursement available through the Commonwealth Corporation Express Fund (more information below). Are you an HSF member and NOT eligible for the grant?  Please use promo code HSF50 for a special 50% off discount.  Additional discounts available for groups of 4 or more attendees. Email Jeff Tingley \nSeries Dates and Topics \n\nSupervising Former Peers and Establishing Healthy Boundaries- Thursday September 24th\n\nThis training equips internally promoted leaders with the tools to successfully manage former peers while fostering trust\, accountability\, and healthy team dynamics. Leaders will explore the psychological and practical aspects of  transitioning into authority roles\, develop strategies for setting and enforcing boundaries\, refine their leadership identity\, and enhance their communication and feedback techniques. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n\nEmployment Law- Thursday October 1st\n\nAvoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation.  Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law\, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls\, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Tuesday October 6th\n\nJoin us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership\,  our organizations and the people we serve.  Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience.  We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues\, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting\, creative and connected diverse working relationships. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability – Thursday October 15th\n\nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \n\nCyber Security- Thursday October 22th \n\nWith the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise\, with an increased focus on social engineering\, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok.  With a focus on practical\, simple\, daily steps that one can take\, this session seeks to minimize risk to you\, your organization\, and your clients. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \n\nResource Sharing and Catchafire Overview- Thursday October 29th\n\nLet’s continue to fight the narrative of resource scarcity in nonprofits.  Join us as we will highlight some of the most useful free resources for nonprofits we’ve discovered\, and we invite you to share the tools and supports that have been most valuable to you. Let’s learn from one another and keep building stronger connections! We will also take a look at Catchafire- a worldwide network of professionals volunteering to lend their expertise to nonprofit organizations pro bono\, that our member organizations have access to through HSF. \nPresented by Becca Coolong and Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution- Thursday November 5th\n\nThrough discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection\, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong\, cohesive\, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts\, drive unity\, and be able to address conflict when it does happen. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \n\nLeadership Communication- Thursday November 12th\n\nThis session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others.  In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted\, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision.  Learn to avoid noise and interference\, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n  \nHSF Series Sponsor \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors \n 
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-fall-2026/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T103000
DTSTAMP:20260910T132656Z
CREATED:20260909T185237Z
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SUMMARY:Employment Law
DESCRIPTION:Avoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation.  Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law\, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls\, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \nThis session is part of HSF’s Supervisory Skills Series; 8 sessions designed to give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting\, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view\, we cover theory\, soft skills\, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and cybersecurity to finding common purpose in a team and how to transition from peer to supervisor\, and much much more. \nThis series is presented over Zoom. \nSeries Dates and Topics \nOther Sessions: \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Tuesday October 6th\n\nJoin us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership\,  our organizations and the people we serve.  Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience.  We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues\, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting\, creative and connected diverse working relationships. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability – Thursday October 15th\n\nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \n\nCyber Security- Thursday October 22th \n\nWith the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise\, with an increased focus on social engineering\, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok.  With a focus on practical\, simple\, daily steps that one can take\, this session seeks to minimize risk to you\, your organization\, and your clients. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \n\nResource Sharing and Catchafire Overview- Thursday October 29th\n\nLet’s continue to fight the narrative of resource scarcity in nonprofits.  Join us as we will highlight some of the most useful free resources for nonprofits we’ve discovered\, and we invite you to share the tools and supports that have been most valuable to you. Let’s learn from one another and keep building stronger connections! We will also take a look at Catchafire- a worldwide network of professionals volunteering to lend their expertise to nonprofit organizations pro bono\, that our member organizations have access to through HSF. \nPresented by Becca Coolong and Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution- Thursday November 5th\n\nThrough discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection\, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong\, cohesive\, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts\, drive unity\, and be able to address conflict when it does happen. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \n\nLeadership Communication- Thursday November 12th\n\nThis session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others.  In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted\, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision.  Learn to avoid noise and interference\, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n  \nHSF Series Sponsor \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors \n 
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/employment-law-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T203000
DTSTAMP:20260825T142056Z
CREATED:20260825T141914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T142056Z
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SUMMARY:MaryAnne's Kids Lighting the Way
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 1 for ’ ’ \, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.\, at Crestview Country Club\,�Agawam\, MA. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres\, desserts\, live music\, cash bar\, raffles and a special award ceremony to help support foster children\, transition age youth\, and the families who care for them.
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/179039/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T122950Z
CREATED:20260413T122950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T122950Z
UID:10008031-1791030600-1791037800@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:A Matter of Balance–Managing Concerns About Falls
DESCRIPTION:An 8-session workshop series (2 hours for each session) taking place once per a week\, this workshop teaches practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and explores medical\, behavioral\, and environmental risk factors for falls\, stressing the importance of developing an exercise plan. \n\nSummer 2026: Wednesdays from May 5-June 24\, 10:00am – 12:00pm In-person at Belchertown Senior Center\nFall 2026: Thursdays from October 3-22\, 12:30-2:30pm at South Hadley Senior Center
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/a-matter-of-balance-managing-concerns-about-falls/2026-10-03/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T123000
DTSTAMP:20260908T162801Z
CREATED:20260908T162801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T162801Z
UID:10008617-1791282600-1791289800@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Dementia Journey
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/dementia-journey-2/2026-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260211T125634Z
CREATED:20260211T125634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T125634Z
UID:10007830-1791291600-1791298800@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Memory Training
DESCRIPTION:A four-week workshop series (2 hours for each session)\, this workshop is for people with mild age-related memory challenges\, Memory Training teaches memory-enhancing techniques and practical strategies to boost memory functioning. Not intended for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. \n\nWinter 2026: Fridays from February 27-March 23\, 12:30-2:30 p.m. In-person at the Holyoke Senior Center\n\nSummer 2026: Mondays\, June 1-22\, 1:00-3:00 p.m. In-person at Chicopee RiverMills Senior Center\nFall 2026: Tuesdays\, October 6 – 27\, 1:00-3:00 p.m. In-person at Mont Marie Senior Housing\, Holyoke
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/memory-training/2026-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T122658Z
CREATED:20260413T122658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T122658Z
UID:10008029-1791291600-1791298800@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Memory Training
DESCRIPTION:A four-week workshop series (2 hours for each session)\, this workshop is for people with mild age-related memory challenges\, Memory Training teaches memory-enhancing techniques and practical strategies to boost memory functioning. Not intended for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. \n\n**Registration is Closed as of 3/3/2026**  Winter 2026: Fridays from February 27-March 23\, 12:30-2:30 p.m. In-person at the Holyoke Senior Center\nSummer 2026: Mondays\, June 1-22\, 1:00-3:00 p.m. In-person at Chicopee RiverMills Senior Center\nFall 2026: Tuesdays\, October 6 – 27\, 1:00-3:00 p.m. In-person at Mont Marie Senior Housing\, Holyoke
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/memory-training-2/2026-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T190000
DTSTAMP:20260902T120428Z
CREATED:20260902T120428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T120428Z
UID:10008422-1791394200-1791399600@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Mass Save Community Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/mass-save-community-listening-session/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T100000
DTSTAMP:20260303T184920Z
CREATED:20260303T184920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T184920Z
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SUMMARY:Leaders Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Leaders Lounge—a free\, informal monthly meetup on the second Thursday of every month for nonprofit leaders and community builders. \nHosted by United Way of Pioneer Valley’s Community Leadership Connect\, it’s a space to share ideas\, test solutions\, and learn of best practices. All are welcome to join the conversation! \nCome as you are to connect\, grow\, and recharge in a welcoming\, relaxed atmosphere. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/leaders-lounge-4/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:United Way of Pioneer Valley\, 1441 Main Street\, Suite 137\, Springfield\, MA\, 1103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260824T153829Z
CREATED:20260824T153829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T153829Z
UID:10008412-1791705600-1791738000@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Badge of Strength Endurance Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Badge of Strength Endurance Challenge replicates a team approach utilized in the first responder industry\, testing the team’s strength\, endurance\, strategic assessment\, and grit. Every team\, each with one captain\, will be presented with six challenges that reflect various situational scenarios that exist in the life of a first responder. The team must complete all six challenges in only two hours to finish the course. \nThe race is set up with three levels of difficulty that a team can self-select into: Beginner\, Intermediate\, and Advanced.
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/badge-of-strength-endurance-challenge/2026-10-11/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260824T145203Z
CREATED:20260824T145203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T145203Z
UID:10008408-1791972000-1791986400@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Wisdom Circle for All
DESCRIPTION:How do you live in your Field of Peace during turbulent times? Wisdom Circle for All \nOur training and consultation series prepares individuals\, communities\, and coalitions that are strengthening their transformative work towards healing and equity-based relationships in divisive times. Come join our Wisdom Circle to cultivate a stronger sense of peace\, possibility\, healing and connection. You are invited to share space as we seek to meet one another in a field of peace and honesty. \nWhat to expect \n\nOur circle keepers will share a brief insight through story\, poem\, or short video.\n• Then\, you will be given a reflection question.\n• We will take turns listening deeply to one another.\n\nWho is this for?\nIf you feel like this sounds nourishing to your soul\, this is for you. Wisdom Circle For All requires registration for each monthly session. \nHow to participate \n\nIt takes some practice and trust to get used to a circle. Most of the time\, you will be listening to others.\nWe encourage you to notice how you are moved and changed by sitting with others’ truths.\nWhen it is your turn\, ask yourself: “Of all the many things I could say\, what is coming to the front?”\n\n–Remind yourself you do not need to say it all at one time. \n–If you keep returning\, we will come to know one another better. \n–It is good practice to share time.
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/wisdom-circle-for-all-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260909T111219Z
CREATED:20260909T111055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T111219Z
UID:10008624-1792058400-1792072800@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:LatinX HIV/ Aids Awareness Day Community Resource Event
DESCRIPTION:Salud con Orgullo | October 15 | 10AM – 2PM \n\n\nJoin Tapestry Health and the Hispanic American Library for a Community Health Fair offering free HIV/STI testing\, PrEP and DoxyPEP education\, and connections to housing\, recovery\, food assistance\, and more through Tapestry Harm Reduction and community partners.\n\n\n—\n\n\n Salud con Orgullo | 15 de octubre | 10AM – 2PM \n\n\nVen a la feria de salud comunitaria de Tapestry Health y la Hispanic American Library. Ofrecemos pruebas gratis de VIH e ITS (infecciones de transmisión sexual) e información sobre PrEP y DoxyPEP\, medicamentos que ayudan a prevenir el VIH y algunas ITS. También te conectamos con servicios de vivienda\, recuperación\, acceso a comida y más\, a través del programa de Reducción de Daños de Tapestry y nuestras organizaciones aliadas.
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/180613/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tapestry Health":MAILTO:events@tapestryhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T150101Z
CREATED:20260824T150101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T150101Z
UID:10008410-1792173600-1792184400@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Feed the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/feed-the-spirit/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T220000
DTSTAMP:20260811T145127Z
CREATED:20260811T145127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T145127Z
UID:10008391-1792175400-1792188000@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Feed The Kids Project Comedy Night
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/feed-the-kids-project-comedy-night/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T220000
DTSTAMP:20260902T122532Z
CREATED:20260902T122532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T122532Z
UID:10008423-1792177200-1792188000@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Live in Concert\, Trailer Trash
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/live-in-concert-trailer-trash/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260817T175257Z
CREATED:20260817T175257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T175257Z
UID:10008402-1792238400-1792252800@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Habitat Family Fun Fest
DESCRIPTION:Habitat Family Fun Fest is a FREE family-friendly community celebration bringing neighbors together for a day of fun while supporting Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity’s mission. Guests can enjoy activities\, music\, entertainment\, alcohol and kid-friendly drinks; food trucks\, and opportunities to connect with Habitat while helping build a future where everyone has a safe\, affordable place to call home.
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/habitat-family-fun-fest-2/
LOCATION:Vanished Valley Brewing Co\, 782 Center St\, Ludlow\, MA\, 1056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260921T134824Z
CREATED:20260921T134824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T134824Z
UID:10008705-1793116800-1793124000@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Taking Care Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful film screening centered on care\, featuring the documentary Taking Care\, produced by Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen. The film offers an intimate look at the caregiving journey\, following the Rogen family as they navigate the complexities and heartbreak of Lauren’s mother’s advancing Alzheimer’s disease. Through humor\, heart\, and an unwavering commitment to change\, Taking Care imparts a message of hope\, resilience\, and the profound impact individuals can have when they seek solutions to society’s greatest challenges. \nThe event will begin with networking and light refreshments. The 38-minute film will be followed by a panel discussion with caregivers and professionals.
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/taking-care-film-screening/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260908T141058Z
CREATED:20260908T141058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T141058Z
UID:10008435-1793206800-1793214000@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Gratitude\, Joy and Connection - October Gathering
DESCRIPTION:For 35 years\, we’ve grown alongside our community—listening\, learning\, and building a stronger Western Mass.\nJoin us in celebrating this milestone in partnership with The Resilience Center of Franklin County at Quonquont Farm. \nLocation:\nQuonquont Farm 9 North Street Whately\, MA 01093
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/gratitude-joy-and-connection-october-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260911T151402Z
CREATED:20260911T151402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T151402Z
UID:10008699-1793206800-1793215800@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Healthy Homes & Lead Poisoning  Prevention Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/healthy-homes-lead-poisoning-prevention-event/2026-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260908T141251Z
CREATED:20260908T141251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T141251Z
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SUMMARY:Gratitude\, Joy and Connection - November Gathering
DESCRIPTION:CFWM in Partnership with Ancestral Bridges\nLocation: Mead Art Museum at Amherst College\, 41 Quadrangle Drive\, Amherst\, MA
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/gratitude-joy-and-connection-november-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260909T110822Z
CREATED:20260909T110822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T110822Z
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SUMMARY:In-Service Training - Hoarding Disorder: Compassion + Connection + Education = Action
DESCRIPTION:Description: As a person with both lived and professional experience of helping people who struggle with clutter and hoarding disorder\, I understand how challenging it is to create and sustain change—both emotional and physical. I’d like to invite\nyou to come learn more about the underlying causes of overwhelming object attachment and how to partner with people who may or may not want your assistance to manage the contents of their home. Learn what the condition is like\, learn ways to find middle ground\,\nand learn strategies that you can share. Recovery is possible\, and you can make a difference! \nPresented by: Lee Shuer\, Certified Peer Specialist \nRegister Here \nhttps://lifepathma-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/mWML8ZsOSBC8C03qTWXw9w#/registration \nPlease note: Participants are sent a unique join-link sent in their registration confirmation email\, the senders address will show as “Sara Levy “. This allows direct access to the meeting.\nIf you haven’t received your unique join-link\, please contact slevy@lifepathma.org at least 1 hour prior to the training start time.
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/in-service-training-hoarding-disorder-compassion-connection-education-action/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270507T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T142750Z
CREATED:20260812T181251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T142750Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Blueprint: A One Day Leadership Retreat
DESCRIPTION:HSF is proud to bring you a unique day of learning and recentering with the Sustainability Blueprint. Master your mission and your mindset with this one day leadership retreat\, hosted by the Hitchcock Center for the Environment. A full day of speakers\, panels\, workshops and conversations\, along with time to explore or recenter. Breakfast and lunch included. \nRegister now for the Early Bird Discount- $275 for HSF Members. Price increased to $350 on September 1st. \nSPEND THE FULL DAY WITH US! Attendees of the Sustainability Blueprint are welcome to join us for the Community Builder Celebration taking place immediately after at no additional cost.  Any guests or family need a separate registration. \nSCHEDULE AND DETAILS \n7am- Optional Stress Relief (choose one) \n\nLAUGHTER YOGA- presented by Robert Rivest. Laughter Yoga combines interactive laughter exercises with deep centering breaths and calming movements and  is the happiest wellness program ever! It is a joyful way to connect with others and laugh your blues away. Laughter Yoga is a fun\, effective stress relief program for all ages and abilities.\nGUIDED MEDITATION- presented by Joh Orsini. Let go of conscience control and start your day with Guided Meditation. Meditation can lower stress\, relax your body\, and prepare you mind for the day ahead.\n\n7:45- Registration \n8:30- Opening Address. Keynote speaker Sean Rose sets the tone for the day\, while breakfast sandwiches\, yogurt parfaits\, coffee and juice and enjoyed. \n9:30am Workshop Session One: Talent Management (choose one) \n\nUNDERSTANDING YOUR ORGINAZATION’S WHY- presented by Becca Coolong.  This workshop will lead you to the intersection of your WHY and your agencies WHY to find what inspires you to keep doing the work and to inspire others to follow. Once there\, you can use this technique to inspire your current board as well as recruit new members already aligned with your mission and vision.\nRECRUITMENT PRACTICES- presented by Dan Dunaisky. Dan Dunaisky brings almost 30 years experience in the staffing industry\, having built recruitment teams and led hiring and training initiatives that drive lasting retention across healthcare and human service organizations. In this session\, he’ll share practical strategies for recruiting top talent to help nonprofit and human service executives strengthen how they attract and hire the right people\n\n11:30- Reflection and Downtime (choose one) \n\nPROPERTY TOURS OF THE HITCHCOCK CENTER- See how the property maintains carbon neutrality and boosts sustainability.\nSOMANTIC BREATHWORK- Presented by Jon Orsini. Somatic breathwork is a body centered practice using intentional\, conscious breathing to connect mind and body. Somantic Breathwork can help regulate your nervous system\, ease physical tension\, and release stored emotional stress or trauma.\nPERSONAL WORKTIME- break out your laptop to get caught up on your work\, or take time to yourself.\n\n12:15- LUNCH- a box lunch from Atkin’s Farms \n1:30- Workshop Session Two: Combating Resource Scarcity (choose one) \n\nTOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY- Presented by Sean Rose. There are many resources and tools out there that are low-cost or no-cost for non-profits to help them get their work done. Catchafire’s Sean Rose will cover what is available to you and how to use the resources to maximize what resources your organization does have.\nRESOURCE STRATEGIES PANEL- A wide variety of speakers will present on how to manage your resources from many different angles and points of view. Discover the overlap and what that can mean for planning the future of your organization. (check back frequently as panelists are added.)\n\n3:45- Facilitated Table Conversation- Multiple tables will be set up\, each one discussing a different topic that was touched on during the day. Join the topic that speaks to you most and have a lively conversation to help connect what you learned to the work you will go back to. \n4:45- End of Retreat. Start of Community Builder Celebration. \nEvent HostEvent Partner/Sponsor \nHSF Annual Partners/Sponsors \n\n\n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/sustainability-blueprint-a-one-day-leadership-retreat/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West St\, Amherst\, MA\, 1002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T142953Z
CREATED:20260812T151811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T142953Z
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SUMMARY:Community Builder Celebration
DESCRIPTION:HSF’s Community Builder Celebration returns. Join us as we announce and honor HSF’s latest COMMUNITY BUILDERS.  The Community Builders have been nominated from our Member Organizations and chosen because they exemplify this HSF Value. This can be an employee\, a colleague\, a boss\, or a volunteer! \nWe bring the community together for this event with a backyard cookout style dinner\, yard games and activities\, and a keynote address from keynote speaker Justin Haynes. Justin Haynes is an internationally recognized fashion designer\, master tailor\, and Founder & Creative Director of JUS10H\, a luxury fashion brand known for bold colors\, refined tailoring\, and signature patchwork designs. After leaving corporate America to pursue his passion\, he built JUS10H into a globally recognized label. \nCommunity Builders…. \n\nmake all people feel welcome\nwork collaboratively for the good of the community\nhelp others be their best\nbreaks down barriers within the organization to work across departments\nwork for the good of the organization or community as a whole\nare willing to share their “trade secrets” to help others\ncreates partnerships\nlet community direct their leadership\n\nEvent Host \nEvent Partner Breakfast/Meal Partners \n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Partners
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/community-builder-celebration/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West St\, Amherst\, MA\, 1002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Special Event
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