Long Term Recovery members attending this meeting will participate in creating a dynamic functional group that will step up the recovery process for survivors with unmet needs. We will create a mission statement that will sets the tone for how we will operate leaning on the talents, abilities and functions of the agencies and organizations participating. In this session we will share how donated material and funds can be allocated to help the most in need. Organizations will leave this...
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This Friday, July 9, from 3-7pm and the second Friday’s of August and September too, there will be a farmers market at Hampshire Heights (the corner of Bridge Rd and Jackson St.) . This market is the result of a collaboration between Ben James of Town Farm, Ben Wood (Noho Dept of Health) and Families With Power, which has been organizing low income families of color since 2007, with the goals of cultivating grassroots leadership among parents and youth and helping children succeed. In...
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Are we in Kansas? Its been a whirlwind of a month. Literally. Who knows if Global Weirding or normal potential weather patterns produced the 39 mile tornado induced gash in the landscape of the Southern Pioneer Valley earlier this month. Most important in the aftermath is that we respond and help each out. Think Local. To help facilitate connections to this information, EarthThrives.com has posted a page dedicated to passing along news related to PV Disasters regarding how you can get...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 24, 2011 – The U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has a new program for homeowners who are at least 90 days late on their mortgage, as of June 1, 2011 unemployed or working fewer hours because of the economy or a medical condition. The Emergency Homeowners Loan Program (EHLP) can provide eligible homeowners with assistance to pay off arrearages AND help pay a portion of your monthly mortgage for up to two years or up to $50,000. Interested...
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PRESS RELEASE – Western MA – The U. S. Green Building Council Massachusetts Chapter now has a presence in Western Mass! The Lake Hitchcock Committee is organizing activities that provide education and community outreach on green building, and support sustainable building professionals in Western Mass. This is an exciting development for our industry and our region so get involved in whatever way you can! The mission of the USGBC MA Chapter is to promote the design, construction,...
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On Friday, July 15th from 6:00-9:00pm during the second Valley Wellness night healing practitioners will raise funds for Dakin, which was effected by the recent tornado. Don’t forget that this Sunday, July 3rd, is INTER-dependence Day Community Healing for Tornado Victims from 12-5 at the West Springfield Town Hall Auditorium (26 Central St. West Springfield, MA) for a day of community healing and support. Healing arts practitioners from various modalities (massage, reiki, acupuncture,...
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