In addition to advocating for resettled families, the Somali Bantu Community of Springfield organizes activities, including youth sports, for its members.

March 15, 2021 Community Stories

Defying Odds, Springfield’s Somali Bantu Community Perseveres

March 5, 2021 Press Releases

Community Foundation Awards $860K in New Grants for Immigrant Populations Impacted by COVID-19

March 4, 2021 Blog

Shoulder to Shoulder: Looking Back to Move Ahead…
John Gallup

March 3, 2021 Community Stories

A Tribute to John Gallup
Katie Allan Zobel - photo by Don Treeger / The Republican

February 23, 2021 Blog

Pandemic offers Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts a look in mirror of awareness
Alvilda Sophia Anaya-Alegría

February 16, 2021 Community Stories

Alvilda Sophia Anaya-Alegría: Creatively Navigating COVID-19

February 11, 2021 Press Releases

Community Foundation Awards $1.3 Million in New Grants for Eviction Prevention, Mental Health, Food Insecurity Programs
Art-in-the box creations included smiling faces, t-shirts, drawings, and masks. Photos provided by The Performance Project.

February 1, 2021 Community Stories

Coping with COVID through Boxes of Art and Dancing in Kitchens
Pioneer Valley Workers Center volunteers distribute food in Springfield while encouraging people to complete census forms. Photo credit: Hodaliz Borrayes

January 28, 2021 Community Stories

Response Fund Aids Essential—but Often Excluded—Immigrant Workers

January 26, 2021 Blog

Shoulder to Shoulder: Dedication That’s Virtually Unique…