T-Birds, Hampden County Sheriff’s Office Present $5,000 Donation to YWCA
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds, in partnership with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, recently presented a donation of $5,000 to the
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UCP of Western Massachusetts Announces June Free for All Community Resource Event
WEST SPRINGFIELD — UCP of Western Massachusetts announced its upcoming June Free for All, a community event designed to connect
Read MoreGreenfield Cooperative Bank to Host Networking for Good to Support Cooley Dickinson
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB) announced its upcoming Networking for Good event benefiting Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH), a member
Read MoreRyse Dance Fitness Studio Opening in East Longmeadow
EAST LONGMEADOW — Ryse Dance Fitness, a new dance and fitness studio founded by lifelong dancer and instructor Lyndsay Rysedorph,
Read MoreSquare One Assures Consistency in Childcare Despite Looming Strike
SPRINGFIELD — As Square One unionized staff prepare for a potential strike, leaders of the region’s oldest and largest provider
Read MoreMassachusetts House of Representatives Passes Blue Envelope Bill
BOSTON — State Reps. Mindy Domb and Sean Garballey announced the unanimous passage of S.2565, An Act facilitating better interactions
Read MorebankESB Launches Drive to Benefit One Call Away Veterans Support Center
EASTHAMPTON — bankESB announced the launch of its annual Veterans Drive, a community-wide campaign supporting the One Call Away Veterans
Read MoreDOC Facilities Implement Clinical Access to Healthcare Records Through Tablets
MILFORD — The Massachusetts Department of Correction announced that medical and mental health clinicians across all DOC facilities now have
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Launches Summer Food Drive to Support Local Families
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is once again stepping up to support local families by hosting a summer-long food and
Read MoreFarm Credit East Cares Donates $40,000 to Northeast Rural Mental Health Initiatives
ENFIELD, Conn. — In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month, Farm Credit East announced that its Farm Credit East Cares
Read MoreMassachusetts Prostate Cancer Symposium Slated for June 5
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition (MPCC) will bring together today’s leading prostate cancer specialists to provide up-to-date information
Read MoreDisability Community Celebrates Accessible Affordable Housing Victory
BOSTON — Disability advocates are celebrating a change made by the Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities that
Read MorePV Financial Group Sponsors Successful Purse Bingo Fundraiser
LUDLOW — PV Financial Group was the sole sponsor of Bingo Bags & Bubbly, a luxury purse bingo fundraiser recently
Read MoreSecond Chance Begins Matching Dogs with Foster Families for the Summer
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services’ all-new Summer Vacation Foster Program is getting underway, with the first foster dog
Read MoreAIC Launches Degrees in Fire Science, Public Administration
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) has introduced new programs focused on preparing the next generation of public service leaders,
Read MoreCountry Bank Pledges $100,000 to Support YWCA of Western Massachusetts
WARE — Country Bank announced a $100,000 pledge in support of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts and its comprehensive, $7.5
Read MoreCarl Cameron Promoted at Holyoke Medical Center, Valley Health Systems
HOLYOKE — Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems, announced the promotion of Carl
Read MoreBHN Invites Community to Listening Sessions on Mental Health, Substance Use
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network (BHN), in partnership with the city of Springfield Department of Health and Human Services, is
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Names Samantha Novak Associate Director of Marketing
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society named Samantha Novak associate director of Marketing, according to Director of Development and Marketing Molly
Read MoreBerkshire Visiting Nurse Assoc. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire Visiting Nurse Assoc. has been named a Best Home Health agency for 2026 by U.S. News
Read MoreMassachusetts Approves Comprehensive Revisions to Residential Program Regulations
BOSTON — The Board of Early Education and Care voted to promulgate revisions to the state’s regulations governing residential programs,
Read MoreNBT Bank Recognized with 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
NORWICH, N.Y. — Cigna Healthcare selected NBT Bank as a recipient of its 2025 gold level Healthy Workforce Designation for
Read MoreYWCA Welcomes Dawn Fleury, Kiana Lowe, Mollie Sullivan to Board of Directors
SPRINGFIELD — The board of directors of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts recently elected three new members: Dawn Fleury, Kiana
Read MoreERC5 to Host Annual Meeting, Awards Night on May 27
LONGMEADOW — The East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce (ERC5) will host its annual meeting and awards
Read More40 Under Forty to Be Celebrated on June 11
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest will celebrate the 20th annual class of its 40 Under Forty awards, the region’s most prestigious recognition
Read MoreLegacy Lifecare VNA & Hospice West Earns Prestigious 5-Star Rating
LONGMEADOW — Legacy Lifecare VNA & Hospice West (originally called Spectrum Home Health & Hospice Care) has been awarded the
Read MoreGirls on the Run Western Massachusetts to Host 5K Celebration on June 6
NORTHAMPTON — Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts announced the return of its end-of-season 5K celebration on Saturday, June 6
Read MoreForest Park Zoo Hosts Summit to Strengthen Regional Wildlife Collaboration
SPRINGFIELD — The Zoo in Forest Park hosted its inaugural Wildlife Summit on March 27, bringing together nearly 100 wildlife
Read MoreHolyoke Health Center Celebrates Opening of New Building to Expand Care Access
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Health Center announced the grand opening of its newly restored space in the Russell Osborne Building, located
Read MoreLeadingAge Massachusetts, LeadingAge Maine & New Hampshire Plan to Merge
NEWTON — The boards of LeadingAge Massachusetts and LeadingAge Maine & New Hampshire announced their approval of a merger plan
Read MoreCommunity Health Programs Welcomes Two New Board Members
GREAT BARRINGTON — Community Health Programs (CHP) recently welcomed new board members Marlene Eichholz and Derek Scammahorn. Eichholz has been
Read MoreReps. Domb, Philips Recognize National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s State Action Day
BOSTON — State Reps. Mindy Domb and Ted Philips presented a resolution from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to the
Read MoreMore Than $170,000 to Be Distributed to 50 Nonprofits Through Resilient Valley
HOLYOKE — On Thursday, May 21, more than 100 nonprofit leaders, donors, and community advocates will gather for the second
Read MoreState Launches Family Portal to Help Parents, Caregivers Pay for Childcare
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced the launch of MyChildCareMA, a modern, mobile-friendly, and multi-lingual family portal for the state’s
Read MoreCutchins Staff Member Recognized for Leadership in Trauma-informed Care
NORTHAMPTON — Cutchins Programs for Children & Families announced that Rudaun Graham of the organization’s Clinically Intensive Residential Treatment Program
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Contributes $100,000 to YWCA Campaign
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank announced its support of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts’ transformative “Shifting the Paradigm: Empowering Women
Read MoreWestfield State University Supports Inclusive Postsecondary Education Day
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University joined educators, students, and advocates at the Massachusetts State House to mark a historic milestone
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center has earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts Honored with National Award
SPRINGFIELD — Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts (BBBSWM) has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Read MoreGándara Center to Open New Women’s Recovery Residence in South Hadley
SOUTH HADLEY — Gándara Center will officially celebrate the opening of Hermanas del Rio, a new women’s recovery residential program,
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