CSO's President & CEO Karin Jeffers has been named a "Woman of Impact" by BusinessWest for her work broadening access to and developing a trauma-informed culture amongst nonprofit community #behavioralhealth care in #WesternMA. Read the full story: businesswest.com/blog/karin-jef…

This #VeteransDay, CSO wants #WesternMass #veterans, #military #servicemembers, and their families to know about a free online weekly support group. For more info or to sign up, e-mail #MilitaryFamily Resource Worker James Bowler at [email protected].

According to UMDonahueInstitute, #SpringfieldMA has seen a "steady decrease in vacant housing units." Low vacancy rates make it hard for folks to find apartments. If you're a landlord who would like to work with CSO Inc., email Allie Weissman at [email protected].

The 2021 Women of Impact were celebrated by BusinessWest in #SpringfieldMA at a ceremony and banquet. CSO's own President & CEO Karin Jeffers was acknowledged for her leadership in driving community access to quality, trauma-informed #behavioralhealth care in #WesternMass.

Brutally cold weather is headed our way this week, with wind-chill temps below zero degrees. 🥶 🧊 Much thanks to our friends Jan and Pat Callahan, who donated 200 "Cold Care" packs, which each include hat, gloves, and neck warmer. 🧤 LET'S STAY WARM! 🌡️

FOH is *MUCH* more than "just" a shelter. Our team helps guests navigate the system for sustainable housing solutions. In January alone, FOH helped 18 adults secure permanent housing, 2 more to find temporary housing, and another 33 to access higher levels of care.

This piece by Western Mass News' Leon Purvis - Fox 9 highlights the effectiveness of #mentalhealth clinicians co-responding with local Police partners to certain 911 calls. Easthampton MA PD Chief Robert Alberti and CSO's own Emma Reilly, LCSW, help explain the benefits: westernmassnews.com/news/getting-a…

Sharon Ofori from the Daughters of the Imperial Court delivers 20 "Blessings Bags" for guests at FOH's women's shelter in #SpringfieldMA. The bags included self-care products and undergarments. If you'd like to #donate or #volunteer, email [email protected].

1st-graders at Rebecca M Johnson School in #SpringfieldMA helped sow seeds in plastic containers to be transplanted into spring garden beds at FOH.🌱 Leading the project was Mallory Caplan of @rachels_table and Nicole Coakley of Springfield College's Center for Service and Leadership.

FOH, a program of nonprofit CSO Inc., is *MUCH* more than "just" an emergency shelter. Last month alone, we helped place 21 adults into permanent housing, 14 into temporary housing, and 9 into higher levels of care (hospital, detox, rehab, group living, etc.).

Thanks to a generous donation from the Taifa Foundation of Chicopee, FOH guests who move from shelter can receive brand new warm blankets for their apartment bedding. Seen here are Taifa members Catherine Kabochi, Damaris Kongo and Maurice Ramogi. THANK YOU, TAIFA! 🙏🏽

A week away from our "ShelterFest" fundraiser addressing #homelessness in Greater #SpringfieldMA. Sunday, June 5 at the SPFLD ELKS on Tiffany St. Featuring local #BonJovi tribute act Bon Jersey and other local musicians. Tickets at csoinc.org/fest.

FOH and CSO Inc. was honored yesterday to host #SpringfieldMA native and former First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray McCray, who discussed #mentalhealth and #homelessness and delivered an inspiring keynote address at @UnitedWayofPV's "Day United" 100th year celebration.

Thanks to all who came out for #ShelterFest with 'Bon Jersey' and to John Cantalini, Peter Newland & Radioexile, The Cantalini 3 Band, Christina Cantalini and Friends, and Livio Gravini. Thanks to sponsors Wellfleet, Webber and Grinnell, Arment Trucking, ATC, and SPFLD ELKS.

Thanks to Little Caesars Pizza, today's Friday lunch was a fun one for shelter guests. The 'Love Kitchen' truck provided hot pizza while our kitchen staff rounded out the meal with healthy, robust summer salad. Want to provide a meal? Coordinate by emailing [email protected].

#WesternMass #GivingTuesday supporters of CSO Inc. make our last 12mo. numbers possible: ➡ 1,757 Clients Helped ➡ 62,097 Bednights ➡ 152,000 Hot Meals ➡ 9,263 Nursing Visits ➡ 940 Behavioral Health Interventions csoinc.org/give

Vote for FOH! Dietz & Company Architects is divvying up $𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 among the 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟯 vote-getters in its holiday social competition made up of 17 local nonprofits. Vote online for FOH before 12pm Friday, 12/23: surveymonkey.com/r/Dietz_Spread…

This year, more people are prioritizing their #mentalhealth among their #NewYear's Resolutions. Here are just a few ideas to consider when thinking about your own #NewYearsResolution.

Our FOH teams work hard to place shelter guests into safe permanent housing, but a vacancy shortage challenges those efforts. As GBH News reports, Governor Maura Healey Healey's administration is working to "tailor policy ... for housing development." READ: wgbh.org/news/local-new…

So grateful for all who came out to support our Friends of the Homeless Fundraiser Golf Tournament on Monday. You helped us raise nearly $40,000! If you'd like to support our Friends of the Homeless emergency shelter programs, visit csoinc.org/give.