The Down Syndrome Resource Group of Western Massachusetts: Discover and Embrace the Potential

Back in 1999 a group of parents of children with Down syndrome came together to provide support and share experiences as they traveled a similar (and to most, unfamiliar) path. […]

Meeting Students Where They Are: River Valley Counseling Center’s School-Based Counseling

Over the next few months, we’ll be highlighting different River Valley Counseling Center programs to introduce them to the wider ServiceNet community. Stay tuned to learn more about the people [...]

Prospect Meadow Farm Brings Spooky Fun to the Community

ServiceNet’s Prospect Meadow Farm made an incredible haunted house experience for so many people. Over the weekend of the 24th, the farm hosted three events: a sensory-friendly kids’ night, [...]

Live Wire: ‘Friendsgiving’ concert to serve as benefit for Whole Children

BY GEORGE LENKER MASSLIVE.COM MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025 Thanksgiving might still be a few weeks away, but an event called “Friendsgiving” can’t come soon enough for a group of local […]

Program Spotlight: Recovery with Animals and Greenhouse Care

In our latest program spotlight, residents at one of our residential homes enjoy the company of goats, chickens, and a thriving greenhouse, all helping to create a space full of […]

Music, Friendship, and Funk Power Up Friendsgiving at The Iron Horse

This November, The Iron Horse turns up the volume on community with the Friendship Band Friendsgiving Fundraiser—a music-fueled party with a purpose. Two local favorites, The Friendship Band and [...]

My Turn: Cutting through the noise — building clarity and connection in autism

BY KAREN SERRA GREENFIELD RECORDER OCTOBER 2, 2025 Autistic people and their families in western Massachusetts have been reaching out to ServiceNet’s Autism Connections team in recent days, [...]

Spooky Specters: Prospect Meadow Farm’s First Haunted House Fundraiser

The bone-chilling season for ghosts, ghouls, and scary frights is finally here! In celebration, Prospect Meadow Farm is hosting its first-ever haunted house fundraiser October 23-25. This [...]

Joyous Celebrations: The Enrichment Center Hosts Annual Prom

Last weekend, ServiceNet’s Enrichment Center hosted their second annual Prom at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee. Participants, family, friends, and staff —each dressed to impress, came together [...]