Advancing Chicopee Together

09/02/2026

Know a family who is expecting or recently welcomed a child? There's just a couple spots left in tomorrow's FREE workshop on preparing and caring for yourself during the postpartum journey. $25 Uber vouchers will be provided for each session for those who need transportation assistance. Food and giveaway items will also be provided.

📆September 3rd, 9:30-11 am at the Hub at Market Square
🔗Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsyNB0z7PfHOL0wym5m_-3Ys8cHyQRLpFP5vFjIGFS9n6jxA/viewform?usp=header

🌿 Free Pregnancy & Postpartum Workshops in Chicopee! 🌿

We're excited to partner with Sacred Start Doulas to offer 4 free workshops designed to support individuals and families through pregnancy and postpartum transitions.

Topics include:
🤱Postpartum is More Than the First 6 Weeks
🍼Feeding Foundations & Lactation Support
💜Understanding Your Body, Your Rights, & Your Choices
🧠 Supporting Perinatal Mentally & Emotionally

📍 Workshops will be held at The Hub at Market Square and Chicopee Public Library throughout September.

Partners and children are welcome to attend, but childcare will not be provided. $25 Uber 🚖vouchers will be provided for anyone who needs transportation assistance. Registration is required and you may register for multiple workshops.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsyNB0z7PfHOL0wym5m_-3Ys8cHyQRLpFP5vFjIGFS9n6jxA/viewform

08/28/2026

Free workshops in Chicopee for families who are expecting or in their postpartum journey. Uber vouchers and giveaways will be provided. Register for one or all of the workshops. The first one starts next week!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsyNB0z7PfHOL0wym5m_-3Ys8cHyQRLpFP5vFjIGFS9n6jxA/viewform

08/21/2026

🌿 Free Pregnancy & Postpartum Workshops in Chicopee! 🌿

We're excited to partner with Sacred Start Doulas to offer 4 free workshops designed to support individuals and families through pregnancy and postpartum transitions.

Topics include:
🤱Postpartum is More Than the First 6 Weeks
🍼Feeding Foundations & Lactation Support
💜Understanding Your Body, Your Rights, & Your Choices
🧠 Supporting Perinatal Mentally & Emotionally

📍 Workshops will be held at The Hub at Market Square and Chicopee Public Library throughout September.

Partners and children are welcome to attend, but childcare will not be provided. $25 Uber 🚖vouchers will be provided for anyone who needs transportation assistance. Registration is required and you may register for multiple workshops.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsyNB0z7PfHOL0wym5m_-3Ys8cHyQRLpFP5vFjIGFS9n6jxA/viewform

08/12/2026

Exciting news! Chicopee will have a farmer's market again starting next week!

Center Fresh Farmers Market is BACK!! ☀️Shop locally grown produce, browse handcrafted goods from talented artisans, enjoy homemade baked treats, grab a bite from your favorite food trucks, and relax with live music☀️

Now proudly managed by the City of Chicopee, Center Fresh returns after a one-year hiatus excited to continue our city’s beloved tradition.

We’ll see you at The Hub at Market Square in the heart of Chicopee Center on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays from Aug 19 - Nov 18.

🎉💕👩‍🌾🌾🎨🖼️🍧🍓🌽🥨🧋🎶🎸💕🎉

07/30/2026

Join us as The Madrina Project celebrates World Breastfeeding Week! 💜

This year's event, "Empowered to Nourish, Empowered to Thrive," will bring together families, community organizations, and local resources to support parents on their breastfeeding journeys while also connecting them with career, education, and workforce opportunities.

Whether you are expecting, newly postpartum, returning to work, or simply looking for support and connection, this event is for you!

✨ Breastfeeding support & education
✨ Career and educational resources
✨ Community vendors & family resources
✨ Connection, empowerment, and celebration

Come celebrate, learn, and connect with us as we work together to build stronger families and thriving communities.

Those interested in tabling should submit their interest here: https://forms.gle/vQwX2gLJ8PeNMrrr6

07/15/2026

Air Quality Alert issued for today! Download Air Watch to keep track of local conditions: Bit.ly/Healthyairlinks

A statewide Air Quality Alert has been issued today due to smoke from wildfires up in Canada and other areas. While much of the smoke is expected to stay high in the atmosphere, changing winds could bring some of it closer to the ground, making the sky look hazy or smoky and affecting the air we breathe.

If you're a child, older adult, pregnant, or have asthma, COPD, heart disease, or another lung condition, it's a good idea to take it easy outdoors until air quality improves. Even if you're generally healthy, pay attention to how you're feeling if you spend time outside.

A few simple ways to protect yourself:
• Limit prolonged outdoor activity if the air looks or smells smoky.
• Keep windows closed if smoke is noticeable.
• Check your local air quality before heading outside.
📱Download the Air Watch app to monitor real-time air quality in your neighborhood and receive alerts when conditions change: Bit.ly/Healthyairlinks

07/02/2026

Looking for a place to cool down during the heat? Here is a compiled a list of cooling centers across the region: 413cares.org/warming-cooling-centers.

Please check with locations directly or follow local updates for the latest information before visiting.

Tips to stay safe in the heat:
💧 Drink plenty of water
🏠 Stay in air-conditioned spaces when possible
☀️ Limit outdoor activity during peak heat hours
🐾 Don’t leave children or pets in parked cars
📱 Check your local air quality with the Air Watch app bit.ly/Healthyairlinks

Please share to help spread the word throughout our communities.

🌡️ It’s really hot outside!
Looking for a place to cool down? We have compiled a list of cooling centers across the region: 413cares.org/warming-cooling-centers.

Please check with locations directly or follow local updates for the latest information before visiting.

Tips to stay safe in the heat:
💧 Drink plenty of water
🏠 Stay in air-conditioned spaces when possible
☀️ Limit outdoor activity during peak heat hours
🐾 Don’t leave children or pets in parked cars
📱 Check your local air quality with the Air Watch app bit.ly/Healthyairlinks

Please share to help spread the word throughout our communities.

06/18/2026

If you missed our Community Baby Shower, check out the Community Baby Shower happening at the Holyoke War Memorial on June 27th at 11 am! 🤱

06/16/2026

Need help with SNAP? Contact the Food Bank’s team to help you navigate your benefits and eligibility.

06/03/2026

We had a wonderful time at the Chicopee Community Baby Shower on May 30th! 💕👶

We were thrilled to welcome so many families who came to connect, learn, and access valuable resources focused on maternal, perinatal, and postpartum health and support.

We are grateful for everyone who joined us! A heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible vendors, partners, volunteers, and attendees who helped make this event such a success. Check out some highlights from the event! 📸✨

Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start, Inc.
Seven Hills Child Care Resources
Madrina Project
Springfield Family Doula Services
The Care Center
Holyoke Health Center
Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.
Rise Behavioral Health Services LLC
Saged Soul Healing & Self Care
YWCA of Western Massachusetts
Woven Family Wellness
Enlace de Familias
Wombanswellness
413Cares
And many more!