by LaMara HunterKelly | Apr 30, 2025 | In The News
The Western Massachusetts Training Consortium, located at 187 High St., shared upcoming events to celebrate its 50th anniversary. This milestone marks five decades of dedicated service and positive impact in the community.
The theme for the 50th anniversary is “Mission Possible,” reflecting on the unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of those they serve. To commemorate this significant milestone, the consortium has planned a series of fundraising events throughout the year, inviting everyone to join in the celebrations and make this occasion truly memorable.
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by LaMara HunterKelly | Feb 12, 2025
Welcome to The Consortium’s 50th Anniversary “Gallery of Thank You” Celebration!
Join us in person at Union Station in Northampton, MA as we celebrate this milestone event. Get ready for an evening filled with great food, music, and connection as we share our gratitude, memories, and appreciation for all those who have supported us throughout the years. This special celebration is our way of saying thank you to all our communities, partners, sponsors, and friends who have made our journey possible. Please come as you are, celebratory attire encouraged. Here’s to 50 years of making our mission possible in and through community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
by LaMara HunterKelly | May 23, 2022 | In The News
Looking to add some new green to your garden? People’s Medicine Project is sharing plant seedlings with people who attend our free clinics and community groups that are planting medicinal gardens. Your purchase of plants helps fund this work towards herbal accessibility for all.
Find People’s Medicine Project’s plant sales at the following locations:
Conway
Location: People’s Medicine Apothecary, 204 Bardwell’s Ferry Rd Conway MA
Dates:
- Fri May 27th 12-6pm
- Sat May 28th 9am-12pm
- Friday June 3rd 12-6pm
Northampton
Location: Mxed Greens Apothecary, 2 Conz St #20 Northampton MA
Dates: May 26-30 daily 12-6pm
Check out their Facebook and Instagram for an updated list of available plants before each sale, or email: peoplesmedicinevolunteers@gmail.com.
by LaMara HunterKelly | Feb 24, 2021 | In The News
On Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m., Leslie Chaison and Nora Toomey, herbalists at the People’s Medicine Project, will share approaches to supporting people who are seeking recovery or who are in active recovery. According to an Opioid Task Force press release, the presentation will cover simple recipes and herbs that can help nourish the body through any phase of opioid use or recovery; support the nervous system, neuroendocrine rebalancing and gastrointestinal repair; and relieve common symptoms of post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) such as anxiety, insomnia, exhaustion and cravings. To register, visit bit.ly/3smoWDr.
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by LaMara HunterKelly | Nov 30, 2019 | In The News
By MAUREEN O’REILLY and MAX MARCUS
Staff Writers
Published: 11/30/2019 11:00:52 AM
After a recent service at the First Congregational Church in Ashfield, some of the churchgoers gathered upstairs to make herbal medicines and thank-you cards for migrant agricultural workers throughout Pioneer Valley.
The church has partnered with the People’s Medicine Project, an organization that first began as a community garden and has since added additional educational pieces, said the project’s director, Leslie Chaison, who is also a congregant at First Congregational Church.
“We try to bridge wellness resources in our community with community need,” Chaison said, of the goal of People’s Medicine Project…
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