Every year, Community Action helps over 30,000 Franklin, Hampshire, and North Quabbin residents.
Give the Gift of Warmth...
The Brain Show!
Who knew that learning about trauma could be fun? This lively comedic show about the brain and how it's affected by trauma, is also a fun way to become more trauma-informed...
Free Tax Assistance!
Why pay to prepare your taxes? If you meet our income guidelines, our experienced VITA volunteers will prepare your taxes for free! Click here for more information!
Welcome Aboard, VISTA Volunteers!
Community Action is thrilled to welcome four VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) volunteers! As the brains behind innovative human services like Head Start, Upward Bound, and even the credit union system, AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers aim to improve social services and build community by “Fighting Poverty with Passion.”
President Kennedy first introduced the VISTA Volunteer concept in 1965, and for the past 46 years, we’ve been waiting patiently for our chance to host these passionate professionals!
Starting in September, Apryl Green will search for improved marketing strategies to better communicate our message to the greater community. Amanda Smith and Ben Johnson will partner with agency staff and community coalitions to develop a web-based resource directory which can be used by our staff, other agencies, and those seeking assistance services. In November, a fourth VISTA will join the team to tackle fundraising and donor development.
Hooray for Healthy Families!
State funder, Children's Trust Fund, awarded Community Action’s Healthy Families programs with two of ten annual awards! Hampshire County Healthy Families received the ‘Group Award’ for providing their participants with unique, creative, and collaborative community group opportunities. Franklin County/North Quabbin Healthy Families received the ‘Fatherhood Award’ for having most father involvement through home visits, groups, and special events.
Click here to learn more about Community Action's Healthy Families Program!
Food for Thought...
Over 3,200 people received more than 14 tons of free, nutritious food at the Center for Self-Reliance Food Pantries in Greenfield and Shelburne Falls in 2010.
Keeping Our Neighbors Warm
Nearly 13,000 of our neighbors live in homes heated with the help of Community Action Fuel Assistance.
Thank You!
Each year, volunteers donate more than 10,000 hours of their time to assist Community Action, from stocking shelves in the food pantry, to conducting family mediations, to providing tax assistance. From all of us to all of you, thank you!