Home and Community Connection

02/19/2026

📅 Join our Calendar Raffle Fundraiser!✨

Make a 10$ donation to purchase your calendar now through Friday, March 20th, and you will be entered to win daily prizes all throughout April. Winners will be announced each Monday starting April 6th, so there are plenty of chances to celebrate.

Your support does more than enter you into a raffle. It helps sustain programming that uplifts independence, builds connection, and creates meaningful community inclusion for the individuals we support.

Give today.
Win all April.
Make an impact that lasts all year. 💛



To donate, scan the QR code on the flyer or follow this link: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/homecommunityconnections.

01/13/2026

09/24/2025

🌟 Looking for a career that makes a difference?
The Consortium is more than a workplace—it’s a movement rooted in equity, healing, and transformation. We’re seeking passionate individuals in human services and community bridging to join our mission-driven team.

💼 Whether you're a peer advocate, community connector, or change agent, there's a place for you here.
✨ Work in a supportive, inclusive environment where your lived experience and voice matter.

🔗 Explore opportunities and apply today: wmtcinfo.org/employment

07/21/2025

Our Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy program supports the 35th Anniversary of the ADA—a landmark law for disability rights and inclusion, and will be heading to Boston this Wednesday, July 23rd for a march and rally. We need support with helping self advocates get there! Please consider making a donation today to help us reach our $400 goal!

Every dollar helps make our voices heard. The Western Massachusetts Training ConsortiumMassachusetts West Region Self Advocacy

06/10/2025

🚀 You're Invited: Same-Day Hiring Event! 🚀
📅 Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: The Consortium Training & Recruitment Center
185 High Street, Holyoke, MA 01040

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Looking to start or grow your career in Human Services?

We’re hiring for multiple roles, including:

Program Managers
Program Supervisors
Direct Care Support Specialists
Support Staff
✅ Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
💼 Starting at $18/hour
🎯 On-the-spot interviews available!

At Home & Community Connections, we’re committed to providing innovative, person-centered support that empowers individuals to live fulfilling lives. Join a team that values compassion, inclusion, and impact.

✨ Don’t miss this chance to launch your career and make a real difference. Apply on-site and start your journey with us!

We can’t wait to meet you!

04/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations, Danielle! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Danielle, our Spiritual Care Coordinator, in the completion of the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training at Baystate Hospital. As an Interfaith Chaplain, Danielle shown remarkable dedication to tending to the emotional and spiritual wellbeing of families and individuals during some of life's most challenging moments.

Through pastoral dialogue, interfaith prayer, and facilitating end-of-life rituals, Danielle has offered a compassionate and supportive presence to those navigating illness, loss, and unexpected life events. Her commitment to providing comfort and care is truly inspiring.

Join us in congratulating Danielle on this significant achievement and wishing her continued success in her journey of service and compassion. 🌟

01/02/2025

Happy New Year! 🎉

As we reflect on the past year, we are incredibly grateful for our amazing community. To all those who have supported and continue to support our mission of empowering individuals with disabilities to live the lives they choose, thank you! Your dedication and support mean the world to us. Here's to another year of growth, inclusion, and empowerment!

11/25/2024

🚗🚙💦 Car Wash for a Cause 💦🚙🚗

Only **5 days** left to support a wonderful cause! Join us at the Gary Rome Hyundai car wash to benefit our Home and Community Connections program to support adults with developmental disabilities access assistive technology, advanced learning opportunities, and additional support for community-inclusive activities.

Our Goal is $5,000 and the fundraiser ENDS THIS SATURDAY, November 30th! Please help us to reach our goal!

How Can You Help? 💦 Buy a car wash at this link: https://wlink.live/2024_consortium 💦 Invite your family and friends to get a car wash or gift a car wash. 💦 Spread the Word: 🚗🚙 Repost this message 🚗🚙 Share the fundraiser link.

Working together, we can make a real difference, one car wash at a time!

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11/22/2024

🎉 Thanksgiving Hiring Event! 🎉

Join us at 185 High St on Wednesday, 12/4 from 10 AM to 2 PM for a fantastic opportunity to meet our program staff, have an on-the-spot interview, and potentially start the New Year with a new job!

Positions Available:
---Relief
---Part-Time
---Full-Time
---Program Managers
---
Program Supervisors

What to Bring:
---Your license
---References’ contact information
Don't miss out on this chance to kickstart your career! We look forward to seeing you there. 😊

10/18/2024

🚗🚙💦Car Wash for a Cause:🚗🚙💦
Support the Western Massachusetts Training Consortium at the Gary Rome Hyundai car wash for our Home and Community Connections program.

How Can You Help?
Buy a car wash at https://wlink.live/2024_consortium
o Invite your family and friends to get a car wash or gift a car wash.
Spread the Word:
o Repost this message
o Share the fundraiser link
o Share the flyer with the QR code

How to Participate:
You can purchase the car wash for yourself or gift it to someone else. You can also buy now and wash later.

Why Participate?
There is a vital need: Every car wash helps the Home and Community Connections Program to support adults with developmental disabilities access assistive technology, advanced learning opportunities, and additional support for community-inclusive activities.

Working together can make a real difference, one car wash at a time!

and spread the word.