AIM Honors Hillcrest Educational Centers
One of the nation’s foremost schools for children with psychological and behavioral challenges is the winner of the 2026 John
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Bay State Joins International Union for Conservation of Nature
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced Tuesday that Massachusetts is now an official member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), a global network of more than 1,400 governments and
Read MoreBerkshire Heart & Mind Therapy Slates Grand Opening
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Heart & Mind Therapy will host its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 30, from 3 to 7
Read More128 Local Farmers Receive More Than $270,000 in Grants from HGCF
AGAWAM — The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation (HGCF), and its Local Farmer Award partners, announced the 2026 recipients, granting more than
Read MoreAIC Announces Transfer Support for Anna Marie College Students
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) has announced a comprehensive transfer support initiative for students affected by the closure of Anna
Read MoreCountdown Begins for Jacob’s Journey Pageant Supporting Families Affected by SUDC
WESTFIELD — With the event just days away, the community is invited to look ahead to the 2026 Jacob’s Journey
Read MoreCancer Connection Opens New Springfield Location
NORTHAMPTON — Cancer Connection is celebrating the opening of its new location in Springfield, providing supports for people with a
Read MoreGolf for a Cure on May 11 to Support Huntington’s Disease Society of America
NEWBURYPORT — The Massachusetts & Rhode Island Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host its fifth
Read MoreFree Public Roundtable to Explore How Digital Life Is Reshaping Human Psyche
STOCKBRIDGE — What happens to intimacy, presence, and the human mind when our most meaningful relationships play out on screens?
Read MoreRevitalize CDC to Tackle #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild on April 25
SPRINGFIELD — On Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Revitalize CDC will lead more than 800 volunteers
Read MoreBuilding Business Leaders Now Enrolling Rising Managers, High-potential Employees
AMHERST — A new, cohort-based leadership program is now enrolling rising managers and high-potential employees from small and mid-sized Massachusetts
Read MoreThird Annual Community Health Fair Slated for April 29
SPRINGFIELD — April is Public Health Month, and the Springfield City Library and the Office of Race and Health Equity
Read MoreMassachusetts Head Start Assoc. Names Nicole Blais 2026 Leader of the Year
SPRINGFIELD — Nicole Blais, CEO of Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield (HCS) Head Start, has been named the 2026 Leader of the
Read MoreShriners Children’s Names Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Scott Kozin Chief Medical Officer
TAMPA, Fla. — Shriners Children’s named internationally renowned pediatric hand surgeon Dr. Scott Kozin as its chief medical officer, tapping
Read MoreFoundation for TJO Animals to Hold Jack Rome Memorial 5K and Fun Walk on May 2
WILBRAHAM — The Foundation for TJO Animals will hold its fourth annual Jack Rome Memorial 5K and Fun Walk on
Read MoreVisiting Angels West Springfield Partners with PocketRN
HOLYOKE — Visiting Angels of West Springfield announce a new partnership with PocketRN, a Medicare-approved Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience
Read MoreERC5’s Feast in the East Slated for April 28
HAMPDEN — Feast in the East 2026, an event that brings together more than 300 guests and showcases the talents
Read MoreNominations Open for Third Annual Age of Excellence Awards
LONGMEADOW — Celebrating achievement, purpose, and possibility at every stage of life, Glenmeadow announced the opening of nominations for the
Read MoreCaring Medical Staffing Invites Community to Grand Opening in Springfield on May 1
SPRINGFIELD — Caring Medical Staffing, LLC invites the community to its official grand opening celebration on Friday, May 1 from
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters Volunteers Come Together to Bowl for Kids’ Sake
PITTSFIELD — On April 11, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts (BBBSWM) supporters took to the alleys of K&M
Read MorePublic Invited to GCC Spring Week Garden Cleanup, Health & Safety Expo
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College (GCC) is celebrating its annual Spring Week with events designed to promote environmental stewardship and
Read MoreShriners Children’s Boston Offers Tips to Prevent Dog Bite Injuries
BOSTON — Every year, more than 2 million children in the U.S. are bitten by dogs. As warmer weather draws
Read MoreLocal Nonprofits Benefit from Match-My-DAF Initiative
AMHERST — Less than two weeks remain for donors to nominate their donor-advised fund (DAF) gift to nonprofits in Franklin,
Read MoreAccess Care Partners Invites Community to Virtual Walk, Run, or Roll
HOLYOKE — Access Care Partners is encouraging community members to “move with purpose” by participating in its upcoming Step into
Read MoreSen. Gómez Secures $5 Million Indoor Air Quality Investment in Mass Ready Act
BOSTON — Senator Adam Gómez secured a $5 million amendment to improve indoor air quality in schools, public housing, and
Read MoreUMassFive Enhances Digital Banking Experience with Charitable Giving Feature
HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union, a local, cooperatively owned financial institution, is highlighting the success of a charitable
Read MoreHCC to Host Fresh Check Day to Promote Mental Wellness on April 29
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will host a day dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness on Wednesday, April
Read MoreGreylock Federal Credit Union Awards $50,000 to Local Food Pantries
PITTSFIELD — With food insecurity continuing to rise, Greylock Federal Credit Union has allocated a $50,000 donation to support local
Read MoreWellpoint Celebrates Steve Athas as Hometown Hero
SPRINGFIELD — Wellpoint, a health benefits company in Massachusetts, recognized Steve Athas as an honoree in its Hometown Heroes program
Read MoreRick’s Place to Host Annual Walk, Run, Remember 5K and Community Walk
WILBRAHAM — Rick’s Place, a nonprofit organization that provides free grief support to youth and their families, will host its
Read MoreWestfield State University Accepting Applications for Paramedic Program
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University is now accepting applications for the next paramedic program cohort starting in September. This program
Read MoreGlenmeadow Celebrates Nick Testa as Director of Dining Services of the Year
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow announced that Nick Testa, director of Food and Beverage, has been named the 2026 Director of Dining
Read MoreFallon Health Invites Nonprofits to Apply for 2026 Community Impact Grants
WORCESTER — Fallon Health announced the opening of the application period for its 2026 Community Impact Grants, offering $125,000 in
Read MoreJeffrey Hoess-Brooks to Perform in Dancing with the Local Stars Benefiting Cutchins
NORTHAMPTON — Cutchins Programs for Children & Families announced the return of its signature annual fundraiser, Dancing with the Local
Read MoreSpectrum Launches Virtual American Sign Language Service in Chicopee Store
CHICOPEE — Spectrum is bringing its virtual American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation service to Chicopee. The service connects deaf customers
Read MoreRachel’s Table to Host Outrun Hunger Event on May 17
SPRINGFIELD — Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts, a food rescue and hunger alleviation organization, is set to Outrun Hunger in
Read MoreState Awards $247,000 to Help Adults Transition to College, Develop Workforce Skills
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced it awarded $247,000 in Bridges to College grants to five community colleges and a
Read MoreGreylock Federal Credit Union Awards $100,000 in Gifts to Nonprofits
PITTSFIELD — As part of its ongoing commitment and support of community partners, Greylock Federal Credit Union is awarding 10
Read MoreBerkshire Heart & Mind Therapy to Host Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting on April 30
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Heart & Mind Therapy will host its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 30 from
Read MoreNacho Average Wellness Event to Take Place on May 7 at Heritage Woods
AGAWAM — A group of local eldercare agencies and facilities are sponsoring Nacho Average Wellness on Thursday, May 7 from
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