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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.
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.
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)
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