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5.2.18 / Post
408 regional nonprofits raise nearly $1.7M during sixth Valley Gives Day
…is undeniable — not just in terms of the millions of dollars raised by community members each year, but in terms of the community camaraderie. The Community Foundation has also…
4.10.18 / Post
ValleyCreates appoints five local Community Advisors
…to arts / culture funding and resources. The Community Advisors’ community representation and diverse expertise will be instrumental in shaping strategies for the initiative. Each Community Advisor will contribute up…
11.19.20 / Post
Changing Communities and Perspectives Through Art
…guests. Photo courtesy of Common Wealth Murals The power of murals motivated Britt Ruhe to found CWM in 2018, with the financial support of the city of Springfield, the Community…
2.1.21 / Post
Coping with COVID through Boxes of Art and Dancing in Kitchens
…hail from places including Nepal, Holyoke, Puerto Rico, South Sudan, and Tanzania. “They come together to discover their common ground and learn about their different cultures. The First Generation community…
4.1.21 / Post
Shoulder to Shoulder: Core Reflections...
…and share information, I am firmly committed to helping advance real change in the community where I have lived and loved all my life. Best, Briana Wales Vice President for…
5.21.21 / Post
Community Foundation Names Vice President for Community Impact and Partnerships
…example of CFWM’s ongoing commitment to advance equity in our region by elevating community voices, cultivating new coalitions and partnerships, and advancing the organizational effectiveness of nonprofits. Denise Hurst, Vice…
6.25.21 / Post
Five Questions for LaTonia Monroe Naylor, Past Community Foundation Scholarship Recipient
…and CEO of Parent Villages, serves on Springfield’s School Committee, and is a voice for educational reforms and racial equity in her many community roles. We asked LaTonia to reflect…
8.10.21 / Post
Finding My Place in Philanthropy
…us early on: to give and it will be given back to you. As you share of your personal resources, it will come back to you in some form, financial…