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 | Mar 21, 2023 | In The News
GREENFIELD – Keith Rollins has dabbled in art for 20 years and once worked as a licensed tattoo artist. But Wednesday marked the first time his work has been showcased in a gallery setting.
For approximately the next month, samples of Rollins’ prints will hang on a wall at 74 Federal St., and the 30-year-old Chicopee native is happy to explain his inspiration and creative process. He is one of 13 western Massachusetts residents in recovery with their work exhibited in The RECOVER Project’s annex gallery as part of the nonprofit’s first art show.
“This place has been a huge part of my recovery,” he said about an hour after the exhibit opened on Wednesday afternoon. “This is the first time I’ve ever displayed my art like this.”
Tara Kuzmeskus, a peer support worker with The RECOVER Project, explained someone in recovery had suggested an art show, knowing there is a lot of artistic talent in the area. The idea got a vote of approval at a community meeting a couple of months ago and artists began hanging their work over the past week…[CONTINUE READING]
by LaMara HunterKelly | Mar 2, 2023 | In The News
GREENFIELD — The Salasin Project and The RECOVER Project co-sponsor an education/support group for caregivers who have domestic violence and/or substance use histories. The group has open enrollment, so there is no deadline by which to sign up.
The Nurturing Program for Families in Substance-Related Treatment and Recovery is a 16-week, evidence-based group designed to offer adult caregivers educational information about human growth and development. Attendees explore the impact of substance abuse and domestic violence on children and families. The topics are designed to strengthen participants’ self-esteem and to encourage strength-based models for guiding behaviors in children.
The support group meets each
Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The group is offered both on Zoom and in person at the Salasin Project. To register, contact Lynn at 413-774-4307, ext. 103 or
lynn-resiliency@wmtcinfo.org…[
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