Four Local Agencies Benefit from HCC’s 23rd Annual Giving Tree Campaign
HOLYOKE — For the 23rd year, the Holyoke Community College (HCC) community collected hundreds of holiday gifts for consumers at
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State Awards $9.9 Million to Expand Homelessness Winter Capacity
BOSTON — In anticipation of increased wintertime shelter needs for individuals experiencing homelessness, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable
Read MoreMassachusetts Residents Have Until Dec. 23 to Get Health Coverage for January
BOSTON — Massachusetts residents have less than one week left before the deadline to get health insurance for the new
Read MoreGreenfield Community College Welcomes Two New Board Members
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College (GCC) announced the appointment of two distinguished leaders, Jenni Lanoue and Shonda Pettiford, to its
Read MoreState Awards Substance-use Treatment Grants for Incarcerated Individuals
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that 10 Massachusetts Sheriff’s Offices, including those in Berkshire, Franklin, and Hampshire counties, will
Read MoreBaystate Wing Audiologist Recognized with Service and Innovation Award
PALMER — Kirsten Petrarca, an audiologist at Baystate Rehabilitation Care, located at Baystate Wing Hospital, originally chose audiology as a
Read MoreHCS Head Start Gives Parents Seat at Table
SPRINGFIELD — When Head Start began in 1965, its founders understood that parents are critical partners in its work to
Read MorePaws Finding Peace Announces Opening of Pet Aftercare Center
CHICOPEE — Pet parents now have a local, eco-friendly option for aftercare. Located in Chicopee, Paws Finding Peace offers water-based
Read MoreUMassFive Donates Hundreds of Winter Coats, Clothing Items
HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced that its members, staff, and community partners have donated hundreds of winter
Read MoreSecond Chance Reaches Record 55,000 Pets Helped in 2024, Issues Call for Support
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services has already helped over 55,000 pets this year, a new record for the
Read MoreSen. Comerford Receives Two Awards for Early Education and Care, Human-services Work
BOSTON — State Sen. Jo Comerford recently received two awards for her work to support early education and care access
Read MoreO’Dell Women’s Center Foundation Announces 2024 Grant Awards of $250,000
SPRINGFIELD — The O’Dell Women’s Center (OWC), Springfield’s first nonprofit women’s center, announced it has granted a total of $250,000
Read MoreTime Is Running Out to Nominate a Difference Maker
SPRINGFIELD — Do you know someone who is truly making a difference in the Western Mass. region? BusinessWest invites you
Read MoreBaystate Health, Wellpoint Reach Agreement
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health and Wellpoint have reached a new, multi-year contract that maintains patients’ access to their current doctors
Read MoreSecond Chance Expands Project Keep Me to House Pets of Veterans Seeking Inpatient Care
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services announced the expansion of its groundbreaking Project Keep Me program to include services
Read MoreFallon Health Earns NCQA Health-equity Accreditation
WORCESTER — Fallon Health announced it has been awarded health-equity accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This
Read MoreFairview Hospital Receives $1 Million Donation for Laboratory Renovation
GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Health Systems announced it has received a donation of $1 million to support the relocation and
Read MoreCooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice Earns Highest Level of Veteran-centric Care Program
NORTHAMPTON — The Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice program announced it is now a Level 5 partner with We Honor
Read MoreT-Birds Break Record, Collect 7,162 Stuffed Animals in Teddy Bear Toss
SPRINGFIELD — For the first time in team history, the Springfield Thunderbirds eclipsed the 7,000-bear plateau as the team collected
Read MoreBehavioral Health Network Named Among Top Places to Work in Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) has been named one of the 2024 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts
Read MoreElected Officials Join AMR, Community EMS in Celebrating 20 New EMTs
SPRINGFIELD — On Dec. 4, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno; City Councilors Maria Perez, Lavar Click-Bruce, and Kateri Walsh; Police Captain
Read MoreChicopee Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Shining Stars Recipients
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its 2025 Shining Stars, recognizing individuals whose exceptional contributions
Read MoreMiraVista Announces Dr. Kenneth Richmond as New Medical Director
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center announced the appointment of Kenneth Richmond, MD, MS as its new medical director. Richmond,
Read MoreGlenmeadow Announces Board Leadership, Staff Promotions
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow Inc. recently elected new leadership and new members to its board of directors. Michael Tremble, CEO of
Read MoreGrant-funded Addiction Consult Service to Begin at Baystate Health Community Hospitals
SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services has awarded a Hospital-based SUD Services grant to Baystate Health’s three
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Regional Philanthropic Opportunities The importance of giving to those in need — and to the organizations who help others secure
Read MoreWestMass ElderCare Announces Name Change to Access Care Partners
HOLYOKE — As WestMass ElderCare (WMEC) celebrates its 50th anniversary, the organization is announcing a new chapter in its history.
Read MoreState Awards $2.6 Million to Launch Diversion Program for Substance-use Disorder
BOSTON — As part of ongoing efforts to address the state’s overdose crisis, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)
Read MoreWestern Mass. Families to Benefit from Freedom Credit Union Holiday Drive
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is inviting the community to donate money at any of its branches to help make
Read MoreElms College Awarded $1.27 Million Grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation
CHICOPEE — Elms College has been awarded a $1.27 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to continue its program
Read MoreBFAIR Launches 2024 Heart of BFAIR Campaign
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR launched the 2024 Heart of BFAIR Campaign on Dec. 3, Giving Tuesday. With a focus on
Read MoreBerkshire Medical Center Recognized for Treatment of Hip Fractures
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced that Berkshire Medical Cente (BMC), in partnership with Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates, achieved a 5-star
Read MoreWillie Ross School for the Deaf Announces Michael Kelley as New Trustee
LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) announced that Michael Kelley has joined the school’s board of trustees.
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Partners with CDCSB to Improve Housing Availability
GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) and the Community Development Corp. of Southern Berkshire (CDCSB) are partnering to support
Read MoreWinter Farmers Market Launches at Holyoke YMCA
HOLYOKE — The Farmers Market announced the launch of its Winter Farmers Market at the Holyoke YMCA, providing the community
Read MoreBaystate Wing Emergency Department Recognizes Pathfinder Tech Students for Mural
PALMER — A new mural greets pediatric patients and their families in the Emergency Department (ED) at Baystate Wing Hospital.
Read MoreM.L. Schmitt Raises More Than $39,300 with Charity Golf Tournament
SPRINGFIELD — M.L. Schmitt Inc. hosted a charity golf tournament at Springfield Country Club on Sept. 30 to raise funds
Read MoreMayflower Marathon Raises More Than $236,000 for Open Pantry
SPRINGFIELD — Last week, for the 31st consecutive year, Rock 102 hosted its Mayflower Marathon food drive to benefit Open
Read MoreBehavioral Health Network Expands Services in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced the expansion of its program offerings in Greenfield with the addition of
Read MoreEversource Offers Holiday Energy-efficiency Tips
SPRINGFIELD — With the holiday season upon us, neighborhoods are starting to twinkle with festive light displays inside and out.
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