We are grateful for our members’ continued commitment to strengthening the human services sector. Following our 50th Anniversary, the Council looks forward to building on this momentum as we advocate, educate, and collaborate with providers across Massachusetts in the year ahead. As we enter 2026, the Providers’ Council is reminding member organizations to renew their memberships to ensure ongoing access to the full range of benefits and resources we provide!
Complete your 2026 Membership Renewal Form online today!
Thanks to you, we’re celebrating a successful year of supporting our members and the human services sector. Through the strength of our programs and a membership retention rate of 98 percent in 2025, we’re pleased to share that there is no dues increase for 2026!
In 2025, with the support of its members, the Council was able to:
- Host its Annual Membership & Business Meeting, celebrating 50 Years of Impact in April, joined by human services leaders, with remarks from Michael Weekes, Tammy Mello, Doneshia Jamison, and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll;
- Hold major events, including its 50th Annual Convention & Expo, 50 Years Together: Celebrating Today, Shaping Tomorrow, with more than 1,200 attendees at the Marriott Copley Place Hotel in Boston in October for a milestone Convention featuring inspiring speakers, 39 engaging workshops, and the celebration of our Awards of Excellence and Peer Provider Honorees;
- Secure continued funding for Chapter 257 at $207 million reserve and language for a study on the wage disparity between community-based human services workers and those at state-operated programs who do similar work;
- Expand and enhance Providers’ eAcademy® as we provide relevant and applicable content to over 50,000 learners at 100 Council member organizations;
- Convene regional rallies across Massachusetts with 1,500 Caring Force members, including its 13th Annual Caring Force Rally at the State House in May and rallies and events around the state;
- Testify on Beacon Hill in support of its legislation to ensure livable wages and create a human services loan repayment program for workers;
- Award $50,000 in scholarships to recognize 50 years of Impact for human service professionals at member organizations who are pursuing college degrees;
- Graduate nearly 50 students from our year-long Certificate in Nonprofit Human Services Management Program in partnership with Suffolk University
- Host 70 webinars, trainings, and workshops as well as our HR, DEIB and Executive Roundtables;
- Kick off our three-year strategic plan to better serve our members and the sector;
- Offer an ICHRA health benefit program exclusive for our members while creating more group purchasing opportunities through our widely used member benefit, Delta Dental insurance, and expanding affordable and customizable coverage choices for member organizations through partnerships with USI, Enterprise, Interior Resources by Foliot, UTMC, and discounts from Jotform, Resonant Energy, BoardPulse, and GrantStation.
- Energize and build enthusiasm following our successful 50th Anniversary year as we continue dedicating ourselves to best serving our members in 2026 and beyond!