Together, we end hunger. Since 1982, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has been a community partner to end hunger. We provide healthy and culturally responsive food directly through our Mobile Food Bank and Brown Bag: Food for Elders sites and through the 169+ member food assistance network in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. These independent pantries, meal sites, and shelters are on the front lines, providing food and other resources to individuals, families, seniors, children, and people with disabilities, including veterans, so they may lead healthy and meaningful lives. The Food Bank partners on public education and advocacy to eliminate systemic barriers to food security, operating with the belief that everyone has a right to healthy food.

Medical and Life Care Consulting (MLCC) was founded in 2001 by Cynthia Bourbeau, RN. As the Northeast leader in case management services, MLCC also provides nationwide professional nursing services including life care planning, medical cost projections, medical chart review, and Medicare set-asides Our nursing professionals average over 25 years of Nursing and Professional Service experience. Medical and Life Care Consulting is well capable and skilled to handle your comprehensive medical consulting needs. We uniquely serve our clients—who include insurance companies, third party administrators, law firms, employers patients and family members—by delivering innovative solutions, quality care, and data-driven technology to improve cost containment and patient outcomes. Company Description Medical and Life Care Consulting’s mission: to deliver a caring and thoughtful experience of quality care, coordination of services, and advocacy for patients, while providing timely and cost-effective solutions to maximize comprehensive health and wellness outcomes. Our services include: • Medical case management • Nurse life care planning • Medical cost projections • Medicare set-aside • Medical chart review • Medical chronology • Opioid Alternative Treatment Program Care Coordination As a nursing organization, quality patient care is our first priority. Our professionals approach and handle each case by using the nursing process, an attribute that sets us apart from our competitors. Also high on our list of priorities is providing cost effective solutions to our clients. Solutions providing the best of patient care while protecting the client’s interest. With over 50 years of combined nursing and professional service experience, MLCC offers the expertise and skill to handle your comprehensive medical consulting needs. We want each patient to be successful in their rehabilitation and recovery.

Women’s Information Service, Inc. (WISE) provides crisis intervention and support services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence by empowering individuals, children and families along with our community partners to reclaim their sense of self.

Senior Solutions focuses on assuring every person will age in the place of their choice, with the support they need and the opportunity for meaningful relationships and active engagement in their community

Groundworks Collaborative was established in 2015 as a result of the merger of two well-established organizations: the Brattleboro Area Drop In Center and Morningside Shelter. Groundworks' mission is to work with people and systems creating solutions to end hunger and homelessness for all people in our region. Our programs include: • Food Shelf - serves an average of 90 households each day • Shelter - a year-round 30-bed shelter for families and individuals • Seasonal Overflow Shelter – open in the winter months, serving an average of 25 individuals per night • Day Shelter – provides a safe space to spend the day as well as email, telephones, laundry, showers, coffee and snacks for homeless individuals and families • Case Management – for currently and formerly homeless families and individuals • Representative Payee – financial management for over 50 clients on SSI and/or SSDI – ensures that rent and basic living expenses are paid on time each month

We are one of fifteen parent child centers in the state of Vermont making up the Parent Child Center Network. This network of nonprofit organizations provides programs and services to thousands of Vermonters every year. SAPCC builds bridges of support for children, families and caregivers in the greater Springfield region. Services we provide: Home Visits, Parenting Education & Support, Child Care Support Services, Paremt Education, Play Groups, Early Care, Education and Early Intervention, Outreach, Information and Referral, Community Collaboration, DULCE, Family Supportive Housing. See JOB POSTINGS here: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Springfield-Area-Parent-Child-Center?from=SERP&fromjk=e90bee645097268b&jcid=f87ef7d5d23db351&attributionid=serp-linkcompanyname

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community to advance the common good. United Way of North Central Massachusetts works to advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all in the 22 communities we serve, which includes: Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Ayer, Devens, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Harvard, Hubbardston, Leominster, Littleton, Lunenburg, Petersham, Pepperell, Phillipston, Royalston, Shirley, Templeton, Townsend, Westminster and Winchendon.

Valley Educational Associates, Inc. incorporated 1982 as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit to provide vocational training, day services, and supported-employment services to adults with disabilities in Western Massachusetts. Institutions like the "Belchertown State School for the Feebleminded"​ had closed in the late 1970's and creating a lack of programs for individuals. Through the years, Valley Educational Associates has grown from an eight-person program to serving over 95 individuals in three program settings throughout Western Massachusetts. Within these programs, we offer: -Vocational and social/leisure groups within a community based day center and out in the community. -Volunteer opportunities, career development and planning, fun and educational, thematic day programs. -Opportunities to develop friendships and learn new skills. -Assist individuals with obtaining and maintaining employment at various businesses in the community. Half of our participants are gainfully employed in various places in the community. Valley Educational Associates has proudly has achieved nine consecutive Certifications with Distinction and participated in ten distinctive survey and certification reviews with the Office of Quality Enhancement (OQE) within the Office of Quality Management. Valley Education Associates is a member of the Human Service Forum, Providers’ Council, Holyoke Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Chamber of Commerce, and Chicopee Chamber of Commerce.

Worked with staff on groups and shadowed home visits to gain experience in the field.

Since 1977, Turning Points Network has partnered with thousands of domestic and sexual violence survivors. By offering one-on-one advocacy, education, resources and support, we work each day to enhance the safety and enduring independence of every survivor who reaches out.

Providing pro bono strategic communications counsel to the Exonerate Ethel Campaign, working to exonerate Ethel Rosenberg, who was unjustly executed in 1953 by the U.S. government based on perjured testimony. The campaign is a joint effort of the Rosenberg Fund for Children (RFC) (educational) and Michael and Robert Meeropol, the sons of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg.

Nelcwit is a nonprofit organization serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence. We are the Rape Crisis Center of Franklin County and the North Quabbin. Our offices are in Greenfield and Orange. We operate a free and confidential 24/7 Crisis Line. Our crisis line number is 413-772-0806. We offer counseling, legal advocacy, medical accompaniment, emergency assistance, and walk-in services, and we operate a Children's Visitation program. We provide training to businesses and organizations and hold events to increase knowledge and awareness of domestic and sexual violence. We are committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression, and we envision a world free from violence.