Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Welcomes Two New Board Members
CHICOPEE — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced the addition of two community members, Dr. Elizabeth Eagleson and Ariana
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Pioneer Valley Financial Group Partners with Rachel’s Table
LUDLOW — Pioneer Valley Financial Group (PV Financial) has partnered with Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts, donating $10,000 in support
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Names Dr. Katie Spaulding Medical Director
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society has named Dr. Katie Spaulding medical director of its organization, according to Executive Director Meg
Read MoreBHN to Hold Grand Opening for Springfield Abilities Learning Center on Jan. 23
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) will celebrate the grand opening of its new Abilities Learning Center, located at
Read MoreWestfield Bank Contributes $10,000 to Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank announced a $10,000 donation to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts in support of the organization’s
Read MoreZonta Club’s Period Project Seeks Hygiene Products
BELCHERTOWN — The Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley, a nonprofit organization, has begun its annual Period Project collection. This fundraising
Read MoreClinical & Support Options Welcomes Yaw Gyebi Jr.
NORTHAMPTON — Local nonprofit community behavioral health agency Clinical & Support Options (CSO) announced the appointment of Yaw Gyebi Jr.
Read MoreCongressman Neal Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional App Challenge
GREAT BARRINGTON — On Jan. 16, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Peter Dillon, superintendent of Berkshire Hills Regional School District;
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Offers Diabetes Education, Support Group
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) will host an ongoing bilingual Diabetes Education and Support Group for community members with
Read MoreSecond Chance Launches Emergency Fundraiser to Replace Failed Heating System
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services has launched an urgent fundraising campaign to replace the heating system at its
Read MoreGrow Food Northampton Announces Addition of Three New Board Members
NORTHAMPTON — Local food and farming justice nonprofit organization Grow Food Northampton announced the addition of a cohort of three
Read MoreChanda Care Celebrates Five Years of Care, Community Impact
AGAWAM — Chanda Care, a home care, education, and care coordination organization, is celebrating five years of service to individuals
Read MoreNew Data Show Sustained Gains in Massachusetts Childcare Stability, Capacity
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration released new data about the impact of the Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3) program that
Read MoreSurvey Reveals Widespread Burnout Among Nurses
DRAPER, Utah — A new survey from Joyce University of 1,000 U.S. nurses highlights the burnout many nurses say they
Read MoreDOC, VitalCore Launch Mental Health Wellness Helpline for Incarcerated Individuals
MILFORD — The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC), in partnership with VitalCore Health Strategies, announced the launch of a new
Read More40 Under Forty Nominations Due Feb. 24
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 20th annual 40 Under Forty awards. The 40 Under Forty program
Read MoreHolyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start Welcomes Two Members to Policy Council
SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start recently welcomed two new members, Monalisa Smith and Maritza Sostre, to its
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services Shatters Record for Pets Helped in 2025
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services announced that the nonprofit helped a record-breaking 64,143 pets in 2025, far surpassing
Read MoreGCC Expands Inclusive Higher Education Through MAIPSE Support
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College (GCC) is expanding access to inclusive higher education as part of a statewide investment in
Read MoreWomen’s Fund of Western Massachusetts Awards $130,000 for Community Resilience
SPRINGFIELD — The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts announced $130,000 in Community Resilience grant awards this year to 17 organizations
Read MoreWillie Ross School for the Deaf Offering Sign Language Classes for Community
LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) announced its spring term of American Sign Language classes beginning Tuesday,
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Distributes More Than $3.3 Million to Nonprofits
SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts announced the distribution of $3,347,000 in unrestricted grant funding through its Flexible
Read MoreO’Dell Women’s Center Foundation Distributes $550,000 in 2025
SPRINGFIELD — The O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation distributed $550,000 in 2025 funding to support women and families across Springfield, advancing
Read MoreNew AMA Survey Spotlights Top Priorities, Challenges in 2026
CHICAGO — Physician organizations are preparing for a dynamic state legislative landscape this year with health policy changes poised to
Read MoreBHN Launches Family-based Intensive Treatment Program to Support Youth, Families
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN), the designated community service agency for Western Mass., announced the launch of its
Read MoreLocal Restaurants Unite to Fight Food, Fuel Insecurity
GREENFIELD — Community Action Pioneer Valley (CAPV) announced the return of Eat Up for Heat Up, a week-long dining event
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Receives Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center announced it has been named a 2025 Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award winner by
Read MoreUMass Amherst Receives $3.6 Million from Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
AMHERST — The Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) at UMass Amherst received two grants totaling nearly $3.6 million from
Read MoreBulkley Richardson Welcomes Erin Thron
SPRINGFIELD — Bulkley Richardson announced that Erin Thron has joined the firm as counsel. Thron is a litigator with nearly
Read MoreMiraVista Psychiatrist Encourages Compassion-centered Resolutions
HOLYOKE — As the new year begins, many people feel pressure to set ambitious resolutions or reinvent themselves overnight. Mental
Read MoreSharp Sterile Manufacturing Increases Capacity with $28 Million Investment
LEE — Sharp Sterile Manufacturing announced a $28 million expansion of its site in Lee. The enhanced, state-of-the-art facility will
Read MoreAttorney Karolina Weagle Named a 2025 Massachusetts Rising Star
SPRINGFIELD — Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., a regional law firm with offices in Springfield and Northampton, announced that attorney
Read MoreMichael J. Dias Foundation Appoints Patrick Carpenter Executive Director
SPRINGFIELD — The Michael J. Dias Foundation Inc., a leader in providing safe and supportive sober housing environments for people
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Accepting Donations for Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is once again inviting the community to support its Month of Giving campaign by donating
Read MoreSecond Annual Light and Love Amherst Community Food Drive to Be Held on Jan. 19
AMHERST — The second annual Light and Love Amherst Community Food Drive, organized by state Rep. Mindy Domb, will be
Read MoreMassachusetts Public Health Officials Report High Flu Activity
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting very high and rising levels of influenza activity statewide
Read MoreAMA Urges Congress to Make Telehealth Changes Permanent Ahead of Deadline
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In light of the impending expiration of the Medicare telehealth waiver on Jan. 30, the American Medical
Read MoreNew Study Shows Increased Seatbelt Use in Massachusetts
BRAINTREE — During 2025, more Massachusetts road users than ever are likely to use their seatbelts to ensure safe travels.
Read MoreNominations Open for 40 Under Forty Class of 2026
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 20th annual 40 Under Forty awards. The 40 Under Forty program
Read MoreState Announces Grants to Support Inclusive, Accessible Outdoor Recreation
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced nearly $190,000 in grants to support equitable access to outdoor recreation events through the
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