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Shoot, Score, Get a Job
On April 21, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s ninth annual Hoop Up Springfield Basketball Tournament & Summer Job Fair brought together more than 150 attendees from across Hampden County for a day of athletic competition, career exploration, and community connection at American International College. Youth basketball teams competed in a fast-paced 3-on-3 tournament, while others participated in a cheerleading clinic led by local professionals. At the job fair, more than a dozen local employers offered summer job opportunities to high-school students.
On April 21, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s ninth annual Hoop Up Springfield Basketball Tournament & Summer Job Fair brought together more than 150 attendees from across Hampden County for a day of athletic competition, career exploration, and community connection at American International College
Rebuilding Healthy Neighborhoods
Monson Savings Bank recently donated $10,000 to Revitalize Community Development Corp. in support of its 33rd #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild event on April 26 at Calhoun Park in Springfield. #GreenNFit brings together hundreds of volunteers to transform multiple homes in a single day. This year, more than 20 Monson Savings Bank team members rolled up their sleeves to work alongside more than 700 community volunteers on the project, which impacted 11 homes, the Miracle House, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, and the park itself.
Monson Savings Bank recently donated $10,000 to Revitalize Community Development Corp. in support of its 33rd #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild event on April 26 at Calhoun Park in Springfield.
New Space, Same Mission
On May 1, Girls Inc. of the Valley unveiled its newly renovated program space to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of all girls and alumni leading up to Girls Inc. Week 2025 and Girls Inc. Together – Day of Giving. Girls Inc. of the Valley is encouraging the community to support it in addressing a critical issue facing youth today: mental health. Guests at the event also heard from award-winning children’s book author and keynote speaker Lesléa Newman.
Pictured: Girls Inc. of the Valley Executive Director Suzanne Parker (back row, center) and members of the board of directors. (Photo by Hillary Lynn Photography)
Foster Care Awareness
In recognition of Foster Care Awareness Month in May, All Our Kids Inc. (AOK) launched a campaign aimed at raising awareness of the unique challenges faced by foster families and the state of foster care in Western Mass. As part of those efforts, All Our Kids hosted an open house on May 7. Marianna Litovich (pictured second from right, with AOK board members) founded the nonprofit and has grown it over the past decade as an organization dedicated to building community, providing resources, and increasing public awareness of the foster care system while encouraging active community involvement. (Photo by Hillary Lynn Photography)
All Our Kids hosted an open house on May 7. Marianna Litovich (pictured second from right, with AOK board members) founded the nonprofit and has grown it over the past decade as an organization dedicated to building community, providing resources, and increasing public awareness of the foster care system while encouraging active community involvement. (Photo by Hillary Lynn Photography)
Honoring a Community Champion
Springfield Partners for Community Action honored Paul Bailey for his 24-year tenure as the organization’s leader on May 3 at the Sheraton in Springfield. Bailey officially retired on Jan. 31. Under his leadership, Springfield Partners increased revenue and funding by more than $4 million, and he oversaw the development and implementation of many new services. In 2024, Springfield Partners celebrated 60 years of serving more than 7,000 area residents each year through its various programs, which include home and energy services, income tax assistance, money management, transportation, veterans’ services, and scholarships.
Springfield Partners for Community Action honored Paul Bailey for his 24-year tenure as the organization’s leader on May 3 at the Sheraton in Springfield
