Coalitions

Adult Basic Education & Workforce Development Collaboration — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Apr 24, 2008 07:07 AM

 

Community Development Block Grant Program — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jun 25, 2008 10:58 AM

The OCD followed by the citizens advisory council, the mayor and the city council review proposals and make funding recommendations concerning funds this year from the US department of HUD.

Community Outreach Partnership Center — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jun 25, 2008 12:17 PM

Aims to target and assist the growing latina/o and lower income populations in Holyoke through a variety of outreach and research activities.

ENLACE — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jul 29, 2008 10:52 AM

 

Environmental Health Coalition — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jun 25, 2008 12:25 PM

A grassroots organization that promotes economic, human and community development through projects relating to food, agriculture, and environment.

Fathers and Family Network — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jun 25, 2008 01:00 PM

 

HPS/Pathways to Family Success — by Holyoke Unites — last modified May 05, 2008 01:25 PM

Facilitates a monthly meeting of education and social service providers with the goal of creating collaborative partnerships to focus on the whole family by building greater coordination and integration of services .

Hampden County DA Domestic Violence Task Force — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jun 25, 2008 01:11 PM

Encourages cooperation and collaboration in addressing the problem of violence in our society.

Western MA Dual Diagnosis Task Force — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Aug 22, 2008 09:23 AM

Western Mass Dual Diagnosis Task Force A collaborative work group whose mission is to improve the access and quality of mental health and substance abuse treatment services. Co-sponsored by the Western Mass Regional Offices of the Department of Mental Health, Department of Public Health-Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, and the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership. Mission: To improve access to integrated dual diagnosis treatment in order to address the needs of dually diagnosed individuals. This is accomplished by ensuring maximum use of available resources, advocating for needed programs and resources, providing case consultation, and facilitating education on the topic of dual diagnosis. Meetings are held at 489 whitney Avenue, 3rd floor , Holyoke, Ma. on the 2nd Monday of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Holyoke Employment Partnership — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jun 25, 2008 01:20 PM

A free job matching, job placement service.

Holyoke Food & Fitness Policy Council — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jul 28, 2008 01:18 PM

This coalition of over 70 agencies and community members is improving Holyoke's residents access to healthy foods and fitness opportunities.

Holyoke Mayor's Industrial Development Advisory — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jun 25, 2008 02:09 PM

Composed of corporate leaders, bankers, the Mayor and the City Council President, this group is, in effect, the Board of Directors of Holyoke's industrial development programs. They develop policy, advise on program direction, address specific issues and serve as the primary liaison between the City and local industry. The hard work and valuable insights of this group make a significant contribution to continued economic growth in Holyoke.

Holyoke Planning Network — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jul 14, 2008 09:57 AM

Seeks to bring together Holyoke community based organizations, community insitutions and local government with the research and educational resources of the region, including those of the five colleges.

Holyoke Tax Coalition — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jun 25, 2008 03:01 PM

 

Holyoke Youth Task Force — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jul 23, 2008 09:25 AM

Working collaboratively in order to strengthen the voice of youth in Holyoke and advocate for sufficient resources to meet their needs.

JUNTOS Adult Basic Education Collaborative — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jul 02, 2008 09:29 AM

A group of adult education programs that share the goal of helping adults in Holyoke to get a free high quality education.

Mayor's Interfaith Task Force — by Holyoke Unites — last modified May 01, 2008 03:12 PM

 

Passport Holyoke — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Apr 24, 2008 07:26 AM

Connecting Urban People to the Environment

Western Mass Safe Kids Coalition — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Apr 24, 2008 07:23 AM

 

Western Massachusetts Health Information Consortium — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jun 26, 2008 10:57 AM

Medical and Health Librarians hold quarterly meetings that include presentations on useful databases

YEAH! Network — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jun 26, 2008 09:56 AM

(Youth Empowerment Adolescent Health Network) The YEAH! Network motivates the community and leaders of Hampden County to address adolescent health and important life decisions.

Literacy Works Project, Hampden County Regional Employment Board Inc. — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jun 25, 2008 09:54 AM

The Literacy Works Project provides support for collaborative literacy efforts and advocacy throughout Hampden County via a Literacy Works Committee of providers, which meets bimonthly, and a 21-member Literacy Cabinet, which meets quarterly.

Community Advisory Council — by Holyoke Unites — last modified Jun 26, 2008 09:49 AM