Contact Jasmine Velez at (413) 536-2401 ext. 3038 for more details.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Ware – It was time of giving back and fellowship at the Recovery Center of H.O.P.E. in Ware as they provided “Warmup for the Holidays” for this past holiday season.
By: Paula Ouimette
WARE – In recognition of National Overdose Awareness Day, the Recovery Center of HOPE and Workshop13 presented the third annual “Bringing aWAREness to Recovery” art exhibition at
ArtWorks Gallery. The exhibition will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. through Sept. 17 for Recovery Month, helping to reduce the stigma those with substance use disorders face… [CLICK TO CONTINUE READING]
Senator Joe Comerford asks the panel including Jeffrey C. Riley, Commissioner Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Dr. Patrick A Tutwiler, Secretary of the Executive Office of Education, Amy Kershaw, Acting Commissioner of the Department of Early Education and Care, and Dr. Noe Ortega, Commissioner of the Department of Higher Education, a question during the budget hearing of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means on Governor Healey’s 2024 proposed budget chaired by Comerford and Representative Andy Vargas at UMass Monday, March 13, 2023.[/caption]
By JAMES PENTLAND
NORTHAMPTON — With passage of the state Senate’s $55.9 billion budget last week, Senator Comerford, D- Northampton, secures $1.1M for area groups. A number of area organizations can look forward to a financial boost to the tune of $1.15 million at the beginning of the new fiscal year.
Topping the list of government aid recipients in Sen. Jo Comerford’s Hampshire and Franklin county district is the University of Massachusetts Water and Energy Technology Center, known as the WET Lab, which is in line for $500,000. Among other programs with announced awards, Trauma Informed Hampshire County will be receiving $35,000 to promote the initiative’s work of healing trauma. “It’s nothing to take for granted,” Comerford said of the funding. “We’re gearing up to ask the conference committee to meet soon and to keep the earmarks.” This and all proposed funding has to survive the reconciliation process between the House and Senate budgets and be approved by Gov. Maura Healey before becoming final… (more…)
Come join Home & Community Connections for our Same-Day Hiring Event on May 3, 2023 at 187 High St, Suite 202, in Holyoke, MA! This special event will take place in the afternoon from 4PM to 6PM. All levels of experience are welcome. Direct Care Staff/Support Specialist positions have a starting pay of $16.75 to $17.75 an hour!
Contact Jasmine Velez at (413) 536-2401 ext. 3038 for more details.
We look forward to seeing you there!
‘Unmasking Autism Book Group’ starting in May
The Salasin Project is launching an “Unmasking Autism Book Group,” which will meet in person and online on the first Monday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. starting in May. The book group will feature discussions, writing exercises and art projects to explore topics related to neurodiversity and making a more inclusive world.
Salasin Project starting six-week walking group
The Salasin Project’s new walking group will meet on Fridays starting May 5 to embark on walks around the city. Walks are expected to last from 10 to 11 a.m. for six weeks. Contact Bekki at [email protected] or 413-774-4307, ext. 104 for more information or just show up at the Salasin Project, 474 Main St., to meet the group [continue reading...]