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 [...]
New England’s Longest Running Triathlon Returns August 3, 2025
The Greenfield Triathlon is back for its 41st year—and it’s still going strong. Held in the heart of Franklin County, this longstanding race has become a summer tradition in Western Massachusetts. On Sunday, August 3, 2025, triathletes of all levels will hit the water, roads, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The United Way originated in 1887 in Denver, Colorado. It was not until 1921 that the organization had expanded all the way to Hampshire County, Massachusetts. The organization continued to grow through the 20th century, with an increase in member towns, partner agencies, and fundraising campaigns. In 2021, United Way of Franklin County and [...]
Each month I will be highlighting one of our local non-profit organizations to share information about the resources available in our community and ways to volunteer and get involved with these organizations. This month’s featured local non-profit is [...]
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, consider volunteering in our local community. Franklin County has a lot of wonderful organizations where you can volunteer to help make our community stronger and [...]
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