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SUMMARY:Western MA Rally
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Western MA Rally is back at Westfield State University — bringing together human services workers\, providers\, and advocates for a high-energy morning of advocacy\, community\, and a DJ-led dance party. We’ll raise our voices (and move our feet) as we call for fair wages and increased funding for the human services sector in Western Massachusetts. \nThank you to 18 Degrees\, Berkshire County Arc\, BFAIR\, Center for Human Development\, Gandara Center\, JRI\, Key Program\, MHA Inc.\, Riverside Industries\, Inc.\, River Valley Counseling Center\, ServiceNet\, UCP of Western MA\, and Viability for sponsoring this rally. \nClick here to RSVP\nWant to join as a sponsoring agency? Email Isabella A. Lee at ilee@providers.org
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/western-ma-rally/
LOCATION:Westfield State University\, 577 Western Ave\, Westfield\, MA\, 01085\, United States
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SUMMARY:Metro Boston Rally
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the first-ever Metro Boston Rally at the Work Inc. headquarters as workers\, providers\, and advocates from across the region come together to celebrate the human services sector and elevate our shared priorities. This gathering will spotlight the voices of frontline staff\, highlight workforce challenges\, and amplify calls for livable wages\, sustainable funding\, and policies that strengthen care for our communities. Be part of this historic moment to show the power of the human services workforce! \nThank you to Casa Esperanza\, Communities for People\, Family Independence\, JRI\, Morgan Memorial Goodwill\, North Suffolk Community Services\, Roxbury Youthworks\, Sojourner House\, The Home for Little Wanderers\, TILL Inc.\, Victory Programs\, and WORK Inc. for sponsoring this rally. \nClick here to RSVP\nWant to join as a sponsoring agency? Email Isabella A. Lee at ilee@providers.org
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/metro-boston-rally/
LOCATION:WORK Inc.\, 25 Beach St\, Dorchester\, Massachusetts\, 02122
CATEGORIES:Find Caring Force Rallies and Events
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Direct Support Professionals Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Conference brings together hundreds of professionals to honor\, celebrate\, and educate the workforce serving individuals with disabilities. The two-day event features plenary sessions\, breakout topics like burnout prevention\, and a town hall with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS).  \nRSVP link coming soon!
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/massachusetts-direct-support-professionals-conference/
LOCATION:SeaCrest Hotel\, 350 Quaker Rd\, North Falmouth\, Massachusetts\, 02556
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