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United Way Chicopee Cupboard Expands Hours
Springfield, MA (6/2/2021)—United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) is excited to announce that after a very successful month and thousands of pounds of food distributed, the Chicopee Cupboard is now adding evening hours to its schedule so our neighbors who are not able to reach us during the day are still able to receive the…
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OneHolyoke CDC Continues Holyoke COVID Vaccine, Safety Outreach with Massachusetts COVID-19 Community Grant
OneHolyoke CDC Continues Holyoke COVID Vaccine, Safety Outreach with Massachusetts COVID-19 Community Grant Additional Round of Funding Provides Vaccine Outreach and Resources for Holyoke Residents Holyoke—OneHolyoke Community Development Corporation has received an additional round of funding from the Massachusetts COVID-19 Community Grants Program, which is administered by Health Resources in Action (HRiA), in partnership with…
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Community Foundation Names Vice President for Community Impact and Partnerships
Denise Hurst to oversee grantmaking and scholarships, and advance the Foundation’s strategic vision in key regional projects and initiatives. Springfield — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Denise Hurst as vice president for Community Impact and Partnerships. In this redesigned role meant to deepen community engagement and…
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A Good Father…
By Patricia Spradley A good father is FAITHFUL. He is faithful to God and faithful to his children. He understands that he must remain faithful, especially in the tough times. Real fatherhood is not for the faint and weary. Staying the course when a job is lost, by relentlessly searching and taking something that may…
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SPECIAL TO POV FROM MASSACHUSETTS SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL (MSAC)
On April 29th, the Greater Springfield Chapter of the Massachusetts Senior Action Council held a virtual meeting with Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood to hear directly from her on issues facing the police department including systemic racism and state reforms. We also used this opportunity to share our own observations and lived experiences with the…
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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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