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A Day Well Worth Remembering
It was about 9:22am on Sunday, May 19th, when my wife, Juanita, and I arrived at the campus of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, #1 Mount Calvary Way (17 John Street) in Springfield.
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Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Western Massachusetts Chapter Hosts Its Largest & Most Successful Fundraiser that Will Support Two Local Non-Profit Organizations
Western Massachusetts – On May 31st, the Western Massachusetts Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. presented $3,000 checks to two non-profit organizations located in Springfield Massachusetts – Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services and the Boys and Girls Club, Family Services. This will be the largest contribution to local nonprofits in the history…
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Black Men of Greater Springfield, Inc. Hold Unity Grant Award Ceremony
Springfield – The Black Men of Greater Springfield, Inc. (BMOGS) held its annual Unity Grant Award Ceremony on June 13, 2024. During the ceremony, the BMOGS organization distributed more than $20,000 to 21 community-based organizations.
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The Golden Rope: Giving Comprehensive Postpartum Care
On a sunny day this past June, Laconia Fennell, midwife-in-training, and I went to the Springfield homes of two of our clients for their final postpartum appointments. We, the midwives, documented the newborn’s vitals: weight, heart rate, respirations, fontanelles, length. We checked in about feeding schedules and diapering and whether there were challenges with sleeping…
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Pioneer Valley Project Leaders Call on Mayor Domenic Sarno to Explain Stark Contrast in Springfield Inactive Voter Totals by Ward, Submit Public Records Request
Springfield — PVP leaders are raising concerns regarding data that shows dramatic differences in numbers of inactive voters in wards across Springfield. These leaders recently held a press conference to demand answers. Massachusetts law mandates an annual street listing, or census of residents in each city and town. As stated on the City of Springfield’s…
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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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