ServiceNet

02/25/2026

The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism awarded Autism Connections $7,500 through the Autism Community Impact Grant!

A significant portion of the Flutie Foundation grant will go toward a special fund to help families needing financial assistance to attend the 34th Annual Autism Conferences on April 30 at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. Part of the grant funds will support Autism Connection’s year-round programs such as support groups and social activities. The rest of the funds will be used in various ways to support Autism Connections.

“We are so grateful to be the recipients of this grant,” said Karen Serra, ServiceNet Vice President of Family Services, “This money will help us support families wanting to attend the Autism Conference. We hope that they will learn more about autism and inspire themselves and others. This grant lets us continue working on improving the lives of autistic individuals and their families in our community.”

If you're interested in attending the Autism Conference, visit our website: https://hubs.la/Q044Gw-30

If you'd like to attend and need financial assistance, please contact us at autismconference@servicenet.org

02/24/2026

Chicopee Mayor John Vieau visited the Enrichment Center last week!

The Mayor joined Enrichment Center participants for coffee and pastries, and answered a variety of thoughtful questions around topics impacting the community, including local infrastructure, accessibility, funding challenges, and future developments in the area. It was a meaningful opportunity for participants to share their perspectives and hear directly from city leadership.

02/20/2026

ServiceNet's Prospect Meadow Farm was recently featured in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. Thank you for sharing CISA!

02/17/2026

ServiceNet's Enrichment Center had a wonderful Valentine’s Day celebration last weekend! 💘

Community members gathered to connect, get creative with custom Valentine-themed bookmarks, work on puzzles, and enjoy a lively round of bingo. It was a day full of laughter, creativity, and time spent together.

02/13/2026

The Rooster Café staff made beautiful gift boxes for Valentine's Day!🐓💗

They loaded up boxes with assorted cookies and chocolate dipped fruits, which sold out fast!

The café is also making a few changes. They are now offering grab-and-go croissant sandwiches and assorted fruit cups.🍓🥐 And there are more new things to come!

02/13/2026

Meet Esther, Program Director at ServiceNet's Prospect Meadow Farm East!

As Program Director, Esther Solomon helps oversee the farm’s operations while supporting a team that thrives in a nurturing, therapeutic environment. The farm provides meaningful work for individuals with disabilities, helping them build skills, confidence, and community.

They describe their work as deeply fulfilling. “I feel like it’s the most productive work I’ve ever done in my life—helping people, caring for them, and seeing food grow from the ground. It’s my one true calling,” they said.

Through their work at Prospect Meadow Farms East, Solomon also hopes to challenge misconceptions about people with disabilities in the workforce. “No one can dispute the importance of the work our team does. What could be more essential than growing food and feeding people?”

02/12/2026

The Carpentry crew is finishing up another project!🔨

Lead Carpentry Instructor Scott Craven said it was all hands on deck (or shelf!) for this project. Working with the ServiceNet Community Relations department, the team drafted the design and constructed a custom-made display shelf! Once done, it'll be used as a display for ServiceNet tabling events.

Everyone contributed, had fun, and learned something new while building the display!

02/10/2026

Adult Family Care (AFC) is made to support people you care for.

AFC pays family and non-family caregivers for their care of adults with disabilities.

Individuals with physical, cognitive or medical disabilities who cannot safely live alone, but don't require the level of support typical of someone living in a group residence may be eligible for Adult Family Care.

Interested in enrolling? Learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q042tpK-0...

02/04/2026

There’s new artwork on the walls at ServiceNet’s administrative building at 21 Olander in Northampton! 🎨The artworks were created over several months by Danielle, a staff member at ServiceNet’s Rooster Café🐓, a vocational culinary training program for individuals with disabilities.

Danielle’s newest work reflects her perspective on human rights, sanctuary, spirituality and freedom. Her art represents the freedom to allow people to be who they are, feel safe and comfortable, keeping in mind the injustices brought to immigrants and marginalized people. The pastel charcoals help reflect the warmth of the pieces. 🌅

One of her favorite pieces, which represents her perspective on human rights, shows two women holding an infant, a reminder of her own two mothers.

Danielle’s work has been featured in ServiceNet’s last two annual art shows, as well as Northampton City Hall and the Greenfield Public Library. Her illustrated book, Mommy’s Little Farm Girl, is available for purchase at ServiceNet’s Prospect Meadow Farm Store in Hatfield.

02/03/2026

Grab your best pals and warm up those vocal cords—it’s time for a Pal-entine’s Karaoke Party! Thursday, February 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Inclusive Community Center in Northampton. All are welcome! Sign up here: https://hubs.la/Q041x_vl0
Celebrate friendship, laughter, and all the off-key moments that make life sweet. Duets, power ballads, and group sing-alongs encouraged!

02/03/2026

ServiceNet has been selected by the local Big Y at 2035 Boston Road in Wilbraham as the benefiting non-profit in the Community Bag Program for the month of February!

ServiceNet will receive a $1 donation for every $2.50 reusable Big Y Community Bag purchased at this Big Y store throughout the month of Februrary.

The Big Y Community Bag Program is designed to give back to the local community with every reusable bag purchased. Every bag sold supports a non-profit local to the store in which it was purchased. This program offers a way for shoppers to give back as part of the regular weekly routine.

For more information about the Big Y Community Bag Program, please visit https://hubs.la/Q041C-0m0.

02/02/2026

At ServiceNet, we’re taking a bold step in strengthening community mental health care across Western Massachusetts 💜

As of February 1, ServiceNet’s outpatient clinics are becoming part of River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC).

“Since July 1, 2025, RVCC has been operating under the ServiceNet umbrella of services,” explained Dr. Elaine Campbell, ServiceNet’s Senior Vice President of Clinical Services, who previously served as Assistant Executive Director of RVCC. “By combining ServiceNet’s clinical operations with RVCC’s, we can offer more services to more people living throughout our communities, build on each other’s strengths and expertise, share resources more effectively, and further develop our areas of clinical excellence,” she said.

Read more:

ServiceNet Clinics to Join River Valley Counseling Center February 1 Two of the leading non-profit community mental health care providers in Western Massachusetts will be taking the next step in making a good thing even better, when ServiceNet’s outpatient clinics become part of River Valley Couns...