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Celebrate International Women’s Day with Nonotuck and Insight Timer
Today is International Women’s Day! In celebration and in recognition of this important day Nonotuck is offering some really wonderful resources through our partnership with Insight Timer. You can find links to these resources including playlists, courses, live events and more, below. If you need any support accessing these resources or getting set up with […]
Horner Combines Work, Volunteering to Give Back
For Care Manager Kelley Horner, volunteerism and work are one and the same. For the past year, Kelley has been volunteering regularly—with Nonotuck’s approval, during work hours—at the St. Anne’s Human Services Food Pantry in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. While the work is an opportunity to promote Nonotuck in the community, she estimates that the vast majority […]
Now Hiring at Nonotuck: February 2023
We’re hiring! We have two positions open in our Human Resources Department, working out of our home office in Northampton, MA, and another opportunity open to Central/Western MA candidates. Human Resources Assistant The Human Resources Assistant will assist with the daily clerical functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including answering phone calls, emails, filing, […]
Nonotuck Employees Celebrating Milestones in 2023
In 2023, Nonotuck Resource Associates is celebrating several employee milestones, going as far back as 15 years! Let’s celebrate our hard-working coworkers across the state of Massachusetts. “It has been a major challenge for organizations to retain its valuable and talented employees. However, we have been sensitive to the changing expectations of our workforce,” says […]
Celebrate Black History Month With These Events!
February is Black History Month, and Massachusetts is celebrating statewide! Find our list of events below, and if you have an event you’d like to submit for inclusion, please email Joshua Murray: murray@nonotuck.com. All Month PreSchool Storytime Presents: Peace, Power, and Progress Our stories and crafts will focus on the many influential Black leaders who […]
BHM 2023: Support Black-Owned Businesses
February is Black History Month, and we encourage you to celebrate by supporting the numerous black-owned restaurants and businesses all over Massachusetts. This list was compiled from multiple internet archives. If you don’t find what you are looking for, here are some other resources with listings of businesses to support: Boston.com: Here’s a Running List […]
Gaw Promoted to Director of Finance
Nonotuck Resource Associates is proud to announce Ryan Gaw has been promoted to director of Finance. Gaw, an Easthampton native, has worked at Nonotuck since 2017. Initially hired as a staff accountant, he has also worked as a senior accountant and accounting manager before his promotion to director of finance this month. Gaw will now […]
2023: What’s the Word?
As we entered a New Year, we had a question for the Nonotuck community: What’s your “word” for 2023? Instead of a New Year’s resolution, what’s one word you’d like to focus on for your own wellness and betterment for 2023? The results are nothing short of inspirational. There’s still time for you to share […]
Connect With Us On Social Media!
Let’s stay connected! With an ever-growing selection of virtual events, our Youtube channel is an excellent way to stay up to date on Nonotuck happenings. All Nonotuck events—including discussions, Diversity Equity, and Inclusion events—live on our Youtube page, as well as numerous trainings and topical videos. You can even subscribe to the page so you […]
Nonotuck Unites to Discuss Vulnerability
What is vulnerability, how does it manifest in our lives, and how can we best practice it? The Nonotuck community recently came together to discuss these topics and others as part of our ongoing “Food for Thought” series. The session, well-attended by the Nonotuck community all over the state, featured discussion inspired by Dr. Brené […]
Wellness: What’s Your Word for 2023?
As we enter a New Year, we have a question for the Nonotuck community: What’s your “word” for 2023? Instead of a New Year’s resolution, what’s one word you’d like to focus on for your own wellness and betterment for 2023? Share your answer with us, and we’ll share on the Nonotuck website and social […]
Nonotuck to Host Supported Decision Making Workshop
The Nonotuck community is invited to take part in an informative celebration of December’s Universal Human Rights month this Tuesday, January 10 at 11 a.m. “Supportive Decision Making Workshop With Bob Fleischner” will explore Supportive Decision Making (SDM), and the role Nonotuck has played in the innovative SDM pilot program. Pareticipants are able to join […]
Nonotuck Community Encouraged to ‘Rise’ with Kripalu
The Nonotuck community is encouraged to take part in a series of in-person and online programs through the Kriplau Institute in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. As part of our Wellness Initiative, we have built a strong partnership with Kripalu, and since 2015 many of our team members have attended RISE workshops, and have been greatly impacted by […]
How Nonotuck Celebrates the Holidays
With the holiday season upon us, we asked our community to share their favorite holiday traditions! From movies to pajamas to tasty remembrances of family members, Nonotuck has a rich list of holiday traditions. Read on for more information; if you want to submit yours, email Joshua Murray. Thom Carey, Care Manager, Harvard “My Christmas […]
Get to Know: Wellness Coordinator Jannelle Robinson
Jannelle Robinson has been a “wearer of many hats” since beginning work at Nonotuck as a Care Manager in 2012. After leaving the organization in 2015 to work as RISE Coordinator and complete her Yoga Teacher Training at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in the Berkshires, she returned in 2019, first as the Marketing […]
‘Home is the Heart’ Gathering Portrays Shared Living Across Borders
Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. (on behalf of the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation as well as its American and international partners) is proud to have recently contributed to Home is the Heart of Shared Living: An International Gathering. This brand new event celebrating shared living all over the globe took place virtually on […]
Join Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee!
The Nonotuck community is invited to join our Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee! The DEI committee celebrates the diversity of Nonotuck and our greater communities with events, conversation, and continued learning. New voices, ideas, and perspectives to support the committees’ efforts are always welcome. Committee co-chairs Jannelle Robinson and Nichole Bourke were both recently […]
Get to Know: Placement Specialist Nichole Bourke
Nichole Bourke has worked as a Placement Specialist for Nonotuck Resource Associates since 2015, and served as the co-chair of Nonotuck’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion {DEI} committee since its inception in 2020. She lives in Springfield with her two daughters and husband. Nichole and committee co-chair Jannelle Robinson were recently honored for their work leading […]
Native American Heritage Month 2022 at Nonotuck
Nonotuck Resource Associates recently wrapped up another enlightening celebration of Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) this November. We started the month by acknowledging the lands our offices sit on. This was made possible by the website through Native Land Digital. Nayana LaFond We were honored to host artist and activist Nayana Lafond, who spoke of […]
Nonotuck Hosts Artist Nayana LaFond
Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. was proud to recently host renowned artist Nayana LaFond as part of our Native American Heritage Month celebrations. About the Artist Nayana Lafond has been selling her art around the world since the age of 14. She has owned and run a cafe, a record label, as well as working as […]