As I look back over 2023, I smile at the life God has blessed my family and me with!! I traveled, I fellowshipped with family and friends, I started a new job from which I will retire and I was part of a life changing movement in the city of Springfield.

Holding a Hurst for Mayor sign and yelling “One City” the night before the election, two thoughts crossed my mind. First, I was thankful I wore my gloves. Secondly, I hoped that with my 12-year-old son waving, no one would yell an insult or throw something out of their window.

Chicopee, MA – The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts celebrated the grand opening of its new facility Thursday, December 14, and was attended by hundreds of donors and community partners, including Congressmen Richard Neal and James McGovern. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, along with Feeding America CEO, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, sent their congratulations via video.