Save the Date! April 30th, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. at Look Park Hampshire Support Alliance is proud to host our first ever Gala to support housing initiatives in our community. Information regarding ticketing and sponsorship opportunities will be available soon. Tickets & Donate Thank you to our sponsors:
4:00 pm Sunday, March 9 Edwards Church, 297 Main St, Northampton https://www.facebook.com/share/19roX9Vqmv/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlF22ApaY4/ Hampshire Support Alliance invites you to an unforgettable afternoon of a cappella performances to support our mission. Featuring: Smith College Blackappella/POCappella, Chamber Singers, Groove, Noteables, Vibes, Smiffenpoofs, and Smithereens; Amherst College Sabrinas; UMass S#arp Attitude; and Mount Holyoke Nice Shoes & Victory Eights. Admission by donation. Proceeds will help provide housing for area homeless women and children.
Dear Supporters, Donors, and Local Community Members, For nearly 30 years, Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals (FHCHI), also known as “The Friends”, has been committed to serving our community by providing housing, support, and hope to individuals experiencing homelessness. We’re proud of our legacy and deeply grateful for your support that has made our work possible. Today, we’re thrilled to share some important news with you. Homelessness in Hampshire County continues to be an …
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions of volunteers and interns who selflessly dedicate their time and efforts to support our mission at Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals (FHCHI). We are profoundly grateful for the unwavering support and commitment shown by each and every one of our volunteers and interns. Our organization relies heavily on the dedication and passion of our volunteers. Whether it’s assisting with fundraising events, implementing …
eekappella 2023: Saturday, October 28 at 3 pm, Historic Northampton (outside Shepherd Barn), 66 Bridge Street. Bring your lawn chairs and join us for a festive musical celebration to benefit the Friends of Hampshire County Homeless. The concert lineup features The Green Street Brew, The Northampton High Northamptones; Smith College’s Celebrations Dance Company, Smith Chamber Singers, POCappella/Blackappella, Groove, Smiffenpoofs, Smithereens, Vibes, and Noteables; The Mount Holyoke Nice Shoes, and UMass S#arp Attitude. Free, but donations …
On March 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm in Mount Holyoke College’s Blanchard Great Room, the MHC Nice Shoes organized a college a cappella benefit for the Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals, featuring performances by the Nice Shoes, M&Cs and V8s; and Smith College Groove and Vibes. We are very grateful for their generosity. You can view the stream here: bit.ly/BeneJam23
Damp streets and frigid nights are a recipe for frostbite. Friends of Hampshire County Homeless continues to partner with MANNA and Cathedral in the Night to provide boots, socks and winter coats to our patrons in need. We started the original program after noticing a number of individuals at the shelter in light or worn-out sneakers, when there was snow on the ground. To contribute, visit our donate page.
On February 25, 2023, the Smith College a cappella community joined with Smith Celebrations Dance Company, Smith Chamber Singers, and performers from Amherst College, UMass and Longmeadow High School for our annual House Music benefit. All of the money we received went to our collaborative project with Independent Housing Solutions. We’re still accepting donations on line (hint, hint). You can see the entire concert on YouTube.
October 2, 2022 marked Northampton’s 31st annual Shelter Sunday—an effort which began as a drive to inspire every household in the Northampton area to contribute at least $1 to support essential service in the community. Today, Shelter Sunday is still raising crucial funds for three local agencies serving people who are serving those experiencing housing and food insecurity in Northampton and Easthampton: Hampshire Friends of the Homeless, Manna Community Kitchen, and ServiceNet. Thank you to …
Smith College’s much-anticipated Christmas Vespers program was held on Sunday, December 4th at 4:00 pm in John M. Greene Hall, on the campus of Smith College. An annual tradition at Smith, the Christmas Vespers performance tells the story of advent through hymns and other anthems, prayers, and scripture readings. The services will be led by Rev. Matilda Rose Cantwell, director of Religious and Spiritual Life, with readings by members of the Smith College senior class, …