Posts by Irene Costello
Concerns for Child Welfare and Mental Health Continue to Mount for Square One Families
Springfield, MA – As stress surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continues to mount, Square One is responding to growing concerns about the health and wellbeing of the region’s most vulnerable families. “In addition to helping our families meet their basic needs, we know that during times of isolation there is an increase in domestic violence, child…
Read MoreBoston-Area Donations Grow COVID-19 Response Fund to $3 Million; CFWM Announces New Round of Grants
Springfield—The COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley has topped $3 million in donations and growing, with the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) today reporting the latest donations to the Fund. The Foundation also announced another $255,000 in emergency grants, bringing the total to $1 million awarded from the Response Fund to local nonprofits…
Read MoreSpringfield Awards 30 Grants to City Restaurants as Part of the “Prime the Pump” Grant Program
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan announced today that 30 grants totaling over $225,000 for restaurants have been awarded as part of the city’s ‘Prime the Pump’ Grant Program in response to the economic crisis resulting from emergency closures due to Covid-19. The Prime the Pump Program was…
Read MoreSpringfield College Named to Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll for Fifth-Consecutive Year
SPRINGFIELD – For the fifth-consecutive year, Springfield College has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll, which identifies the top four-year colleges and universities for creating dynamic pathways to support community college transfer. Springfield College is one of only 122 colleges and universities in the country to be recognized for this honor, including…
Read MoreTapestry to Remain Open During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tapestry is here to help, and we’re not going anywhere during COVID-19 “The issues that Tapestry addresses—such as the opioid epidemic, the risk of HIV-infections, and lack of access to basic needs like food, contraception, and screening for infection —are exacerbated by a crisis like this that drives people apart and makes service delivery more…
Read More413families Community Texting Program Provides Expanded Content to Housebound Parents and Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
Springfield—With the closures of schools and early education centers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 413families texting program and its partners are utilizing its platform to reach families with young children to provide texts with important information, free resources and activities, and gift card giveaways for families. Recognizing that schools are closed…
Read MoreBHN Introduces TeleCare Services Virtually Connecting Individuals with Therapists
Springfield—BHN has introduced an innovative new program, BHNTeleCare, in response to the COVID-19 crisis that will allow individuals to continue counseling sessions with their therapists from the comfort and safety of their own homes. To respond to the need for social distancing as well as the increase in stress and behavioral health challenges during the…
Read MoreNicole Fregeau Joins Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts as Program Manager
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) announced that Nicole Fregeau has joined the organization as program manager. “We’re thrilled to have Nicole on our team,” said Jennifer A. Connolly, president, JAWM. “She brings skills, experience and new ideas inspired by her intensive, hands-on work in the educational field. She’s a terrific asset…
Read MoreSpringfield Wins 2020 Insurify Fittest Cities Award
Springfield – Springfield is the recipient of the 2020 Fittest City in Massachusetts Award. Springfield announced today that it has been recognized as one of Insurify’s Fittest Cities. Award winners were selected for their excellent track record of supporting health and fitness. Insurify analyzed communities in each state for the availability and accessibility of outdoor…
Read MoreWNE University College of Pharmacy Professor Named 2020 Stand Up to Superbug Ambassador
SPRINGFIELD- Western New England University professor Dr. Seth Housman was recently named one of the 2020 Stand Up To SuperbugsAmbassadors by The Pew Charitable Trust Network. More than 40 individuals from across the country gathered in Washington in late February as part of The Pew Charitable Trusts’ Stand Up To Superbugs initiative. Stand Up to Superbugs is a…
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