Posts by Autumn Richards
Hampden County Chambers of Commerce Unite to Fill the Food Bank & Donate $10,863 and 1,400 lbs of food to the Western Mass Food Bank
May 21, 2024 The East of the River Chamber, West of the River Chamber, Greater Chicopee Chamber, Greater Holyoke Chamber, Greater Westfield Chamber, and the Springfield Regional Chamber all came together on March 27th to FILL THE FOOD BANK! The event, which took place at the new Western Mass. Food Bank in Chicopee on March…
Read MoreBaystate Health to build new, state-of-the-art community health center with landmark donation and support from MassMutual
Baystate Health to build new, state-of-the-art community health center with landmark donation and support from MassMutual Centrally located, comprehensive facility to improve access to quality healthcare for adult and pediatric patients in Greater Springfield region Springfield, Mass., May 21, 2024 — In an effort to improve health equity and meet the…
Read MoreA Closer Look at Eastern States Exposition with Springfield Regional Chamber Newest Ambassador Nancy Delson
This month, we turn our attention to Nancy Delson, the dedicated Director of the ESE Fund at the Eastern States Exposition (ESE). ESE is renowned as the largest agricultural platform in the Northeast. While many know us them as The Big E, their famed 17-day annual event, they offer a wide variety of events throughout…
Read MoreLiberty Bank Donates $5,000 to Square One
Springfield, MA (April 30, 2024) – Square One’s school-age childcare program received a $5,000 boost from Liberty Bank this week. The funds will be used to enhance the experiences of Square One’s children, Kindergarten through grade 5, who attend after-school and summer programming. Enhancements will include a partnership with Mass Audubon, and educational and recreational…
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services Celebrates 80,000th Spay/Neuter Surgery Milestone!
SPRINGFIELD, MA (APRIL 30, 2024) – Second Chance Animal Services, a beloved animal welfare organization, is excited to announce a significant milestone: 80,000 all-time spay/neuter surgeries performed. This achievement coincides with the organization’s 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of dedication to furry friends in need. Mable Henderson, a female 16-week-old Basset Hound, had the honor…
Read More2024 Worlds Largest Pancake Breakfast – Pancake Party in the Middle of Main
Springfield, Massachusetts—The World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast is a morning filled with flapjacks and fun in honor of Springfield’s 388th birthday. It has been an annual tradition since 1986 and sponsored by MGM Springfield since 2013. On Saturday, May 18, 2024, with the American Flag flying high over Main Street, the Spirit of Springfield will present…
Read MoreDAKIN HUMANE SOCIETY AWARDED $124,000 GRANT FROM THE JOHN T. AND JANE A. WIEDERHOLD FOUNDATION
Springfield, MA (5/8/24) – Dakin Humane Society, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, has been awarded a grant in the amount of $124,000 from the John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation, a supporting organization of the Northwest CT Community Foundation. The Programmatic Sustainability and Capacity Building grant will fund three key initiatives during the next year…
Read MoreFlorence Bank’s 22nd Annual Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program Gala
FLORENCE—Celebrating its 22nd year, Florence Bank’s Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program is set to distribute $150,000 among 40 esteemed local nonprofits during a prestigious gala event on Tuesday, May 14. Hosted at the Garden House within the scenic grounds of Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park, the evening promises a memorable occasion from 5 to 7…
Read MorePioneer Valley Riverfront Club Open House May 18 to Include Outreach to Veterans; Kicking Off Dragon Boat Fest Season
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club Open House May 18 to Include Outreach to Veterans; Kicking Off Dragon Boat Fest Season Springfield—The Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club (PVRC) will host a Dragon Boat Open House on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at the PVRC Boathouse at North Riverfront Park, 121 West Street, Springfield. The event…
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