BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//United Neighbors of Fall River - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://unfr.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for United Neighbors of Fall River REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20260210T221150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T221150Z UID:10000493-1772107200-1772110800@unfr.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Issue Briefing: HIP and State-Funded SNAP DESCRIPTION:In times of uncertainty\, one thing remains constant—your voice matters. As constituents in a democratic society\, we each hold the power to influence policy and promote the well-being of our communities. Now more than ever\, civic engagement is not only a right but a responsibility. The Southcoast Food Policy Council (SFPC)\, a program of the Marion Institute\, invites you to a powerful series of virtual legislative briefings designed to inform\, inspire\, and empower. These sessions focus on priority food system bills that address real challenges—focusing on key food system bills — tackling food insecurity\, nutrition education\, and equity in farming. \nWe will review SFPC legislative priorities\, share the challenges of SNAP\, the history of the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) bill\, listen to stories\, and then take instant action to contact your legislators to support HIP. We will go through the same learning process and action with the Basic Needs Assistance for MA immigrant residents- AKA State-Funded SNAP for MA legally present immigrants. URL:https://unfr.org/event/lunch-and-learn-issue-briefing-hip-and-state-funded-snap/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Lunch-and-Learn-Issue-Briefing-Flyer-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council":MAILTO:csmith@marioninstitute.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20260210T221229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T221229Z UID:10000494-1772539200-1772542800@unfr.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Issue Briefing: Farm-to-School/Food Literacy DESCRIPTION:In times of uncertainty\, one thing remains constant—your voice matters. As constituents in a democratic society\, we each hold the power to influence policy and promote the well-being of our communities. Now more than ever\, civic engagement is not only a right but a responsibility. The Southcoast Food Policy Council (SFPC)\, a program of the Marion Institute\, invites you to a powerful series of virtual legislative briefings designed to inform\, inspire\, and empower. These sessions focus on priority food system bills that address real challenges—focusing on key food system bills — tackling food insecurity\, nutrition education\, and equity in farming. \nIn this briefing\, we will review SFPC legislative priorities\, discuss our experiences with Farm to School and food literacy\, identify some challenges in schools where the solutions lie in passing these bills. We will review each bill’s history\, where we are in the process\, and have the chance to take instant action to contact our state legislators to support these bills. URL:https://unfr.org/event/lunch-and-learn-issue-briefing-farm-to-school-food-literacy/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Lunch-and-Learn-Issue-Briefing-Flyer-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council":MAILTO:csmith@marioninstitute.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20251023T194445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T194445Z UID:10000433-1772551800-1772555400@unfr.org SUMMARY:Coalition Against Period Poverty DESCRIPTION:The Coalition Against Period Poverty works on assuring that all menstruators have free and dignified access to menstrual products in schools\, shelters\, jails\, and public facilities; and educates youth and adults on menstrual health\, access\, and equity. Learn more here: https://unfr.org/capp/ \nMeets monthly on the first Tuesday at 3:30pm \n10/7\, 11/4\, 12/2\, 1/6 \, 2/3\, 3/3\, 4/7\, 5/5\, 6/2 \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84389451911?pwd=CQCTNaLfG2v9AjIsgJBu3d5EnPiyqA.1 \nor \nhttps://bit.ly/CAPPFY26 URL:https://unfr.org/event/coalition-against-period-poverty/2026-03-03/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/UN-CAPP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20260210T220949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T220949Z UID:10000496-1772632800-1772636400@unfr.org SUMMARY:Emergency Food Resource Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Southcoast Food Policy Council is convening a critical discussion on how to prepare for disruptions in food relief programs — and how we can build a more resilient regional food system together. Our goal: coordinate more effectively\, surface shared challenges\, and craft real\, actionable solutions as a collaborative. Whether you’re involved in food recovery\, institutional food service\, or care about food justice\, your voice is essential. Let’s turn concern into collective action. These Meetings will be held MONTHLY\, virtually\, on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 2-3 pm. URL:https://unfr.org/event/emergency-food-resource-meeting/2026-03-04/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SFPC-Emergency-Food-Resource-Meetings.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council":MAILTO:csmith@marioninstitute.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20250906T122633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T124147Z UID:10000380-1773219600-1773225000@unfr.org SUMMARY:Greater Fall River School Community Partnership DESCRIPTION:The group meets monthly connecting various agency offerings to the youth of our schools and community\, providing safe activities\, healthy resources\, and expanded learning opportunities. There are regular training sessions that address the prevalent and current needs of our youth. \nMeets monthly on the second Wednesday at 9:00am (some meetings may be virtual\, some in-person) \n10/8\, 11/12\, 12/10\, 1/14\, 2/11\, 3/11\, 4/8\, 5/13\, 6/10 \nRegistration is done monthly per SCP emails (michaela@unfr.org) URL:https://unfr.org/event/gfrscpfy26/2026-03-11/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/school-community-partner-500x360-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community":MAILTO:mpicard@fallriverschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20250906T125903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T125903Z UID:10000321-1773250200-1773255600@unfr.org SUMMARY:Foster Parent Informational meetings DESCRIPTION:The Department of Children and Families is actively recruiting foster parents for children in your community and surrounding areas. \nOur goal is to provide our foster children with a supportive and healing environment in a home in their own community until they can be reunited with their families\, or another plan can be made on their behalf. \nIf you are thinking about becoming a foster parent\, you can learn more about the application process and the supports provided by the Department by attending an informational meeting\, checking out our Foster MA web page\, or contacting me directly:\nFatima Sequeira\nFoster Family Recruiter\n(508) 894-3841\nFatima.sequeira@mass.gov \nChristine Barry – Foster Parent Ambassador\nbarrybunch4@comcast.net\n781-864-5103 URL:https://unfr.org/event/fosterfy26/2026-03-11/ LOCATION:Department ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/foser-care-logo-2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Children &%3B Families":MAILTO:fatima.sequeira@mass.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20250906T121000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T122703Z UID:10000362-1773306000-1773309600@unfr.org SUMMARY:Community Wellness Initiative DESCRIPTION:Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community’s community committee to support mental health\, suicide prevention\, and wellbeing of the residents of Fall River; chaired by United Neighbors. \nMeets monthly on the second Thursday at 9:00am \n9/11\, 10/9\, 11/13\, 12/11\, 1/8\, 2/12\, 3/12\, 4/9\, 5/14\, 6/11 \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83622214374?pwd=z4k0tZzWIPlkU5AUXIHCXbwAAiXDPj.1 \nor \nhttps://bit.ly/CWIFY26 URL:https://unfr.org/event/cwify26/2026-03-12/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Partners-Community-Wellness.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community":MAILTO:mpicard@fallriverschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20260210T221256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T221256Z UID:10000495-1773316800-1773320400@unfr.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Issue Briefing: Donation of Food/Equity in Agriculture DESCRIPTION:In times of uncertainty\, one thing remains constant—your voice matters. As constituents in a democratic society\, we each hold the power to influence policy and promote the well-being of our communities. Now more than ever\, civic engagement is not only a right but a responsibility. The Southcoast Food Policy Council (SFPC)\, a program of the Marion Institute\, invites you to a powerful series of virtual legislative briefings designed to inform\, inspire\, and empower. These sessions focus on priority food system bills that address real challenges—focusing on key food system bills — tackling food insecurity\, nutrition education\, and equity in farming. \nIn this briefing\, we will review SFPC legislative priorities\, discuss our experiences in farming equity and in donations to food pantries\, review the history of the Equity in Agriculture bill and the Encouraging Donations of Food to Persons in Need Bill and be able to take instant action to contact our state legislators to support these bills. URL:https://unfr.org/event/lunch-and-learn-issue-briefing-donation-of-food-equity-in-agriculture/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Lunch-and-Learn-Issue-Briefing-Flyer-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council":MAILTO:csmith@marioninstitute.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20251219T185735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T185735Z UID:10000445-1773392400-1773439200@unfr.org SUMMARY:Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community DESCRIPTION:A large coalition of health\, education and human service agencies working together to improve the health and quality of life for all residents of Fall River\, Somerset\, Swansea\, and Westport. \nMeets monthly on the second Friday at 9:00am \nTo join email mpicard@fallriverschools.org URL:https://unfr.org/event/greater-fall-river-partners-for-a-healthier-community/2026-03-13/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/partners-logo-500x360-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community":MAILTO:mpicard@fallriverschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20250906T124950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T125034Z UID:10000390-1773738000-1773741600@unfr.org SUMMARY:Let's Talk Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Monthly community meeting of upward of 50 agency\, school\, government\, and faith-based organizations\, to assess the state of the community\, share resources\, identify gaps\, and develop community initiatives to work on sustainable solutions to community projects. \nMeets monthly on the third Tuesday at 9:00am \n9/16\, 10/21\, 11/18\, 12/16\, 1/20\, 2/17\, 3/17\, 4/21\, 5/19\, 6/16 \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88433472829?pwd=OWgrZmxTUzk1bFRmWVRMUGgzMElyZz09 \nor \nhttps://bit.ly/LetsTalkFallRiver URL:https://unfr.org/event/lets-talk-tuesday/2026-03-17/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lets-Talk-Tues-500x360-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="United Way of Greater Fall River":MAILTO:liveunited@uwgfr.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20260220T205326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T205326Z UID:10000475-1774368000-1774371600@unfr.org SUMMARY:Fathers & Family Network (FFN) DESCRIPTION:FFN meetings include topical presentations and discussions as well as networking and collaboration opportunities. The result is increased competency for professionals\, better coordination of services\, and greater public awareness of the important role that fathers have in families. \nMeets monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 4:00p via Zoom. \nTo learn more and join email sean@unfr.org URL:https://unfr.org/event/fathers-family-network-ffn/2026-03-24/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FFNSC-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20260210T220949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T220949Z UID:10000497-1775052000-1775055600@unfr.org SUMMARY:Emergency Food Resource Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Southcoast Food Policy Council is convening a critical discussion on how to prepare for disruptions in food relief programs — and how we can build a more resilient regional food system together. Our goal: coordinate more effectively\, surface shared challenges\, and craft real\, actionable solutions as a collaborative. Whether you’re involved in food recovery\, institutional food service\, or care about food justice\, your voice is essential. Let’s turn concern into collective action. These Meetings will be held MONTHLY\, virtually\, on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 2-3 pm. URL:https://unfr.org/event/emergency-food-resource-meeting/2026-04-01/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SFPC-Emergency-Food-Resource-Meetings.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council":MAILTO:csmith@marioninstitute.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20251023T194445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T194445Z UID:10000434-1775575800-1775579400@unfr.org SUMMARY:Coalition Against Period Poverty DESCRIPTION:The Coalition Against Period Poverty works on assuring that all menstruators have free and dignified access to menstrual products in schools\, shelters\, jails\, and public facilities; and educates youth and adults on menstrual health\, access\, and equity. Learn more here: https://unfr.org/capp/ \nMeets monthly on the first Tuesday at 3:30pm \n10/7\, 11/4\, 12/2\, 1/6 \, 2/3\, 3/3\, 4/7\, 5/5\, 6/2 \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84389451911?pwd=CQCTNaLfG2v9AjIsgJBu3d5EnPiyqA.1 \nor \nhttps://bit.ly/CAPPFY26 URL:https://unfr.org/event/coalition-against-period-poverty/2026-04-07/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/UN-CAPP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20250906T122633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T124147Z UID:10000381-1775638800-1775644200@unfr.org SUMMARY:Greater Fall River School Community Partnership DESCRIPTION:The group meets monthly connecting various agency offerings to the youth of our schools and community\, providing safe activities\, healthy resources\, and expanded learning opportunities. There are regular training sessions that address the prevalent and current needs of our youth. \nMeets monthly on the second Wednesday at 9:00am (some meetings may be virtual\, some in-person) \n10/8\, 11/12\, 12/10\, 1/14\, 2/11\, 3/11\, 4/8\, 5/13\, 6/10 \nRegistration is done monthly per SCP emails (michaela@unfr.org) URL:https://unfr.org/event/gfrscpfy26/2026-04-08/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/school-community-partner-500x360-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community":MAILTO:mpicard@fallriverschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20250906T121000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T122703Z UID:10000363-1775725200-1775728800@unfr.org SUMMARY:Community Wellness Initiative DESCRIPTION:Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community’s community committee to support mental health\, suicide prevention\, and wellbeing of the residents of Fall River; chaired by United Neighbors. \nMeets monthly on the second Thursday at 9:00am \n9/11\, 10/9\, 11/13\, 12/11\, 1/8\, 2/12\, 3/12\, 4/9\, 5/14\, 6/11 \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83622214374?pwd=z4k0tZzWIPlkU5AUXIHCXbwAAiXDPj.1 \nor \nhttps://bit.ly/CWIFY26 URL:https://unfr.org/event/cwify26/2026-04-09/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Partners-Community-Wellness.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community":MAILTO:mpicard@fallriverschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20251219T185735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T185735Z UID:10000446-1775811600-1775858400@unfr.org SUMMARY:Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community DESCRIPTION:A large coalition of health\, education and human service agencies working together to improve the health and quality of life for all residents of Fall River\, Somerset\, Swansea\, and Westport. \nMeets monthly on the second Friday at 9:00am \nTo join email mpicard@fallriverschools.org URL:https://unfr.org/event/greater-fall-river-partners-for-a-healthier-community/2026-04-10/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/partners-logo-500x360-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community":MAILTO:mpicard@fallriverschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20250906T124950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T125034Z UID:10000391-1776762000-1776765600@unfr.org SUMMARY:Let's Talk Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Monthly community meeting of upward of 50 agency\, school\, government\, and faith-based organizations\, to assess the state of the community\, share resources\, identify gaps\, and develop community initiatives to work on sustainable solutions to community projects. \nMeets monthly on the third Tuesday at 9:00am \n9/16\, 10/21\, 11/18\, 12/16\, 1/20\, 2/17\, 3/17\, 4/21\, 5/19\, 6/16 \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88433472829?pwd=OWgrZmxTUzk1bFRmWVRMUGgzMElyZz09 \nor \nhttps://bit.ly/LetsTalkFallRiver URL:https://unfr.org/event/lets-talk-tuesday/2026-04-21/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lets-Talk-Tues-500x360-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="United Way of Greater Fall River":MAILTO:liveunited@uwgfr.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20260220T205326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T205326Z UID:10000476-1777392000-1777395600@unfr.org SUMMARY:Fathers & Family Network (FFN) DESCRIPTION:FFN meetings include topical presentations and discussions as well as networking and collaboration opportunities. The result is increased competency for professionals\, better coordination of services\, and greater public awareness of the important role that fathers have in families. \nMeets monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 4:00p via Zoom. \nTo learn more and join email sean@unfr.org URL:https://unfr.org/event/fathers-family-network-ffn/2026-04-28/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FFNSC-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20251023T194445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T194445Z UID:10000435-1777995000-1777998600@unfr.org SUMMARY:Coalition Against Period Poverty DESCRIPTION:The Coalition Against Period Poverty works on assuring that all menstruators have free and dignified access to menstrual products in schools\, shelters\, jails\, and public facilities; and educates youth and adults on menstrual health\, access\, and equity. Learn more here: https://unfr.org/capp/ \nMeets monthly on the first Tuesday at 3:30pm \n10/7\, 11/4\, 12/2\, 1/6 \, 2/3\, 3/3\, 4/7\, 5/5\, 6/2 \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84389451911?pwd=CQCTNaLfG2v9AjIsgJBu3d5EnPiyqA.1 \nor \nhttps://bit.ly/CAPPFY26 URL:https://unfr.org/event/coalition-against-period-poverty/2026-05-05/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/UN-CAPP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20260210T220949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T220949Z UID:10000498-1778076000-1778079600@unfr.org SUMMARY:Emergency Food Resource Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Southcoast Food Policy Council is convening a critical discussion on how to prepare for disruptions in food relief programs — and how we can build a more resilient regional food system together. Our goal: coordinate more effectively\, surface shared challenges\, and craft real\, actionable solutions as a collaborative. Whether you’re involved in food recovery\, institutional food service\, or care about food justice\, your voice is essential. Let’s turn concern into collective action. These Meetings will be held MONTHLY\, virtually\, on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 2-3 pm. URL:https://unfr.org/event/emergency-food-resource-meeting/2026-05-06/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SFPC-Emergency-Food-Resource-Meetings.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council":MAILTO:csmith@marioninstitute.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20251219T185735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T185735Z UID:10000447-1778230800-1778277600@unfr.org SUMMARY:Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community DESCRIPTION:A large coalition of health\, education and human service agencies working together to improve the health and quality of life for all residents of Fall River\, Somerset\, Swansea\, and Westport. \nMeets monthly on the second Friday at 9:00am \nTo join email mpicard@fallriverschools.org URL:https://unfr.org/event/greater-fall-river-partners-for-a-healthier-community/2026-05-08/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/partners-logo-500x360-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community":MAILTO:mpicard@fallriverschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20250906T122633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T124147Z UID:10000382-1778662800-1778668200@unfr.org SUMMARY:Greater Fall River School Community Partnership DESCRIPTION:The group meets monthly connecting various agency offerings to the youth of our schools and community\, providing safe activities\, healthy resources\, and expanded learning opportunities. There are regular training sessions that address the prevalent and current needs of our youth. \nMeets monthly on the second Wednesday at 9:00am (some meetings may be virtual\, some in-person) \n10/8\, 11/12\, 12/10\, 1/14\, 2/11\, 3/11\, 4/8\, 5/13\, 6/10 \nRegistration is done monthly per SCP emails (michaela@unfr.org) URL:https://unfr.org/event/gfrscpfy26/2026-05-13/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/school-community-partner-500x360-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community":MAILTO:mpicard@fallriverschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20250906T125903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T125903Z UID:10000322-1778693400-1778698800@unfr.org SUMMARY:Foster Parent Informational meetings DESCRIPTION:The Department of Children and Families is actively recruiting foster parents for children in your community and surrounding areas. \nOur goal is to provide our foster children with a supportive and healing environment in a home in their own community until they can be reunited with their families\, or another plan can be made on their behalf. \nIf you are thinking about becoming a foster parent\, you can learn more about the application process and the supports provided by the Department by attending an informational meeting\, checking out our Foster MA web page\, or contacting me directly:\nFatima Sequeira\nFoster Family Recruiter\n(508) 894-3841\nFatima.sequeira@mass.gov \nChristine Barry – Foster Parent Ambassador\nbarrybunch4@comcast.net\n781-864-5103 URL:https://unfr.org/event/fosterfy26/2026-05-13/ LOCATION:Department ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/foser-care-logo-2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Children &%3B Families":MAILTO:fatima.sequeira@mass.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20250906T121000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T122703Z UID:10000364-1778749200-1778752800@unfr.org SUMMARY:Community Wellness Initiative DESCRIPTION:Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community’s community committee to support mental health\, suicide prevention\, and wellbeing of the residents of Fall River; chaired by United Neighbors. \nMeets monthly on the second Thursday at 9:00am \n9/11\, 10/9\, 11/13\, 12/11\, 1/8\, 2/12\, 3/12\, 4/9\, 5/14\, 6/11 \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83622214374?pwd=z4k0tZzWIPlkU5AUXIHCXbwAAiXDPj.1 \nor \nhttps://bit.ly/CWIFY26 URL:https://unfr.org/event/cwify26/2026-05-14/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Partners-Community-Wellness.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community":MAILTO:mpicard@fallriverschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20250906T124950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T125034Z UID:10000392-1779181200-1779184800@unfr.org SUMMARY:Let's Talk Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Monthly community meeting of upward of 50 agency\, school\, government\, and faith-based organizations\, to assess the state of the community\, share resources\, identify gaps\, and develop community initiatives to work on sustainable solutions to community projects. \nMeets monthly on the third Tuesday at 9:00am \n9/16\, 10/21\, 11/18\, 12/16\, 1/20\, 2/17\, 3/17\, 4/21\, 5/19\, 6/16 \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88433472829?pwd=OWgrZmxTUzk1bFRmWVRMUGgzMElyZz09 \nor \nhttps://bit.ly/LetsTalkFallRiver URL:https://unfr.org/event/lets-talk-tuesday/2026-05-19/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lets-Talk-Tues-500x360-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="United Way of Greater Fall River":MAILTO:liveunited@uwgfr.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20260220T205326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T205326Z UID:10000477-1779811200-1779814800@unfr.org SUMMARY:Fathers & Family Network (FFN) DESCRIPTION:FFN meetings include topical presentations and discussions as well as networking and collaboration opportunities. The result is increased competency for professionals\, better coordination of services\, and greater public awareness of the important role that fathers have in families. \nMeets monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 4:00p via Zoom. \nTo learn more and join email sean@unfr.org URL:https://unfr.org/event/fathers-family-network-ffn/2026-05-26/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FFNSC-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20251023T194445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T194445Z UID:10000436-1780414200-1780417800@unfr.org SUMMARY:Coalition Against Period Poverty DESCRIPTION:The Coalition Against Period Poverty works on assuring that all menstruators have free and dignified access to menstrual products in schools\, shelters\, jails\, and public facilities; and educates youth and adults on menstrual health\, access\, and equity. Learn more here: https://unfr.org/capp/ \nMeets monthly on the first Tuesday at 3:30pm \n10/7\, 11/4\, 12/2\, 1/6 \, 2/3\, 3/3\, 4/7\, 5/5\, 6/2 \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84389451911?pwd=CQCTNaLfG2v9AjIsgJBu3d5EnPiyqA.1 \nor \nhttps://bit.ly/CAPPFY26 URL:https://unfr.org/event/coalition-against-period-poverty/2026-06-02/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/UN-CAPP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20260210T220949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T220949Z UID:10000499-1780495200-1780498800@unfr.org SUMMARY:Emergency Food Resource Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Southcoast Food Policy Council is convening a critical discussion on how to prepare for disruptions in food relief programs — and how we can build a more resilient regional food system together. Our goal: coordinate more effectively\, surface shared challenges\, and craft real\, actionable solutions as a collaborative. Whether you’re involved in food recovery\, institutional food service\, or care about food justice\, your voice is essential. Let’s turn concern into collective action. These Meetings will be held MONTHLY\, virtually\, on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 2-3 pm. URL:https://unfr.org/event/emergency-food-resource-meeting/2026-06-03/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SFPC-Emergency-Food-Resource-Meetings.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council":MAILTO:csmith@marioninstitute.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20250906T122633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T124147Z UID:10000383-1781082000-1781087400@unfr.org SUMMARY:Greater Fall River School Community Partnership DESCRIPTION:The group meets monthly connecting various agency offerings to the youth of our schools and community\, providing safe activities\, healthy resources\, and expanded learning opportunities. There are regular training sessions that address the prevalent and current needs of our youth. \nMeets monthly on the second Wednesday at 9:00am (some meetings may be virtual\, some in-person) \n10/8\, 11/12\, 12/10\, 1/14\, 2/11\, 3/11\, 4/8\, 5/13\, 6/10 \nRegistration is done monthly per SCP emails (michaela@unfr.org) URL:https://unfr.org/event/gfrscpfy26/2026-06-10/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/school-community-partner-500x360-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community":MAILTO:mpicard@fallriverschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082235 CREATED:20250906T121000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T122703Z UID:10000365-1781168400-1781172000@unfr.org SUMMARY:Community Wellness Initiative DESCRIPTION:Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community’s community committee to support mental health\, suicide prevention\, and wellbeing of the residents of Fall River; chaired by United Neighbors. \nMeets monthly on the second Thursday at 9:00am \n9/11\, 10/9\, 11/13\, 12/11\, 1/8\, 2/12\, 3/12\, 4/9\, 5/14\, 6/11 \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83622214374?pwd=z4k0tZzWIPlkU5AUXIHCXbwAAiXDPj.1 \nor \nhttps://bit.ly/CWIFY26 URL:https://unfr.org/event/cwify26/2026-06-11/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unfr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Partners-Community-Wellness.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community":MAILTO:mpicard@fallriverschools.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR