We had the pleasure of speaking with Marcia Miller, President of the Friends of the Franklin County Regional Dog Shelter, about an exciting new chapter for the shelter — a brand-new facility currently being built in Deerfield, [...]
Community Action Pioneer Valley (CAPV) stands as a central force for positive change in the Franklin and Hampshire Counties and the North Quabbin region of western Massachusetts. Founded on a mission to assist people with low incomes in achieving stability and security, CAPV ensures that everyone in the Pioneer Valley community has the [...]
Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) stands as a dedicated force for river health and community action in Franklin County and across New England. Their signature event, the Source to Sea Cleanup, brings volunteers together each year to remove trash and debris from local rivers, including the Franklin County Rivers Cleanup and the upcoming [...]
The Franklin County YMCA stands at the heart of Greenfield, Massachusetts, with a mission to provide opportunities for members to develop character and leadership, grow in mind, body, and spirit, and improve the quality of life throughout Franklin County. Their vision foresees communities where everyone can achieve health, gain [...]
Just Roots is a nonprofit based in Greenfield, Massachusetts, working to increase access to healthy local food and support sustainable agriculture throughout Franklin County. Since 2008, the organization has focused on reconnecting people with where their food comes from—starting with [...]
One of Franklin County’s greatest strengths is its spirit of community, and few organizations embody that better than the Franklin County Community Meals Program (FCCMP). In this edition of Notice Non-Profits, we’re highlighting FCCMP’s essential work—offering hot meals, pantry staples, and compassion to anyone facing food insecurity in our [...]
On Saturday, June 14th, 2025, the roads and rolling farmland of Western Massachusetts will once again come alive with hundreds of cyclists united by a single mission: to fight cancer, one mile at a time. The Bikes Fight Cancer Charity Ride, now in its sixth year, is set to launch from the scenic grounds of Tree House Brewing in South [...]
In Western Massachusetts, one organization is living up to its name in the most literal—and impactful—way. It Takes a Village (ITAV) is a women-led nonprofit that has transformed a simple act of kindness into a powerful movement, delivering support, dignity, and hope to thousands of families since [...]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts (BBBSWM) is thrilled to welcome supporters to the 2025 Bowl for Kids' Sake! As one of the organization’s most important annual fundraisers, Bowl for Kids' Sake (BFKS) plays a critical role in empowering the potential of youth across Western [...]
When it comes to supporting local agriculture and fostering a resilient food system in Massachusetts, few organizations have made as significant an impact as CISA: Community Involved in Sustaining
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