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Nominees Being Sought for Annual Ubora and Ahadi Awards
SPRINGFIELD – The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the 26th annual Ubora Award and the 9th annual Ahadi Youth Award. The African Hall Subcommittee is a volunteer group comprised of educators, business people and community leaders from the African-American community. The nomination deadline for both awards is March…
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Book Drive @ Holyoke Public Library for the Prison Book Program!
Holyoke Public Library joins Northampton, Southampton, Easthampton, Westhampton Libraries and Holyoke Community College in a Community Read Project During the months of March and April 2017 http://forbeslibrary.org/hhr Book Drive @ Holyoke Public Library for the Prison Book Program From March 6 to April 3, donation boxes will be located at Holyoke Community College and the Public Libraries…
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United Personnel’s Annual Field Staff Scholarship
SPRINGFIELD, MA (March 1, 2017) Giving back to the communities in which we live and work is one of the three pillars that form United Personnel’s mission. United Personnel is proud to uphold this mission and support the educational pursuits of the field staff working on assignment. This scholarship offers the recipient $500 towards college…
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HCC Foundation to award more than $200,000 in college scholarships
HOLYOKE, MA — More than $200,000 in scholarships is available for new, current and transferring Holyoke Community College students for the 2017-2018 academic year. Students must be currently enrolled at HCC or have been accepted for the upcoming academic year to be eligible for scholarships, which are awarded through the HCC Foundation. The application…
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STCC to host Open House on March 22
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will host an Open House on Wednesday, March 22, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Scibelli Hall (Building 2), 7th Floor. All high school students and adult learners interested in learning more about the value of an STCC education are invited to attend. Representatives from Admissions,…
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Pregnancy is a Family Affair: Community Support in Maternal & Child Health
A community-centered approach to maternal health is more important than ever. Massachusetts continues to experience persistent disparities in maternal morbidity and infant outcomes, with families of color disproportionately affected (MA DPH, 2024). For many expectant mothers, particularly Black, Brown, and immigrant women, culturally grounded support systems play a crucial role in bridging gaps created by…
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