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Thank You
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hurst, the Point of View Team, and, You, the Readers and Community Members, For the past thirteen years, I have been blessed by the opportunity to serve as a contributing author to the Point of View to share with you my heart on the topics of education, hope, community, inspiration, and…
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Parent Villages, Inc. Holds A Grand Opening and Renaming of 32 Hampden Street
SPRINGFIELD – On February 14, 2025, Parent Villages proudly celebrated its purchase of the 32 Hampden Street office building in Springfield, MA and its renaming of the building to: “Parent Villages Non- Profit Center!” The Staff and Board of Directors were thrilled to share this great news with their stakeholders, elective officials, community partners and…
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Breaking a Generational Curse90th Birthday & Legacy of Rev. Gordon O’Neal
“Don’t be like me, son.” – Those are the words of wisdom my grandfather, Gordon C. O’Neal, Sr., spoke to my dad, Rev. Gordon C. O’Neal, Jr., as a young child. Those five words were taken to heart by my dad eight decades ago and with the help of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…
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Join the Movement: Urban League of Springfield’s ‘Rise Up’ Anniversary Celebration to Ignite Community Empowerment
SPRINGFIELD — After a five-year hiatus, the Urban League of Springfield’s signature fundraising event is back in person, bringing the community together for an evening of celebration, impact, and renewed energy. The Rise Up Anniversary Celebration taking place on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the MassMutual Center, will mark the organization’s 112th anniversary with an elevated elegant experience designed to honor the changemakers…
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Women’s History Month Books for Kids
Mom and Grandma know a lot of things. They know what you like for breakfast and for lunch. They help you find the coolest clothes and the best toys. They’re really good at telling stories, teaching you chores, and giving you hugs. You know they do great things and so have other women throughout history…
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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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