United Neighbors of Fall River

Community Wellness Initiative
2025-01-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Community based committee to support mental health, suicide prevention, and well being of the residents of Fall River.
Meets the first Monday of the month. Contact Wendy Garf-Lipp at wendy@unfr.org for the Zoom link or tinyurl.com/unfrwellness
No meeting in September (Labor Day); 10/7, 11/4, 12/2, 1/6, 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5, 6/2; no meeting in July and August.

Dual Anon
2025-01-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Fall Recovery Connection Center, 649 Bedford Street, Fall River, 02723
Starting Thursday-January 2nd at 5pm-The Fall River/New Bedford RCC is pleased to announce the start of the Dual Anon program
Dual Anon is for families and friends who have a loved one struggling with a dual disorder (addictions + mental health struggles)
“Dual Anon Family Groups exist to help family and friends of people who experience two no-fault diseases: chemical dependency and emotional or psychiatric illness. Families coping with these diseases often feel alone and uncertain. Often family members try to help in ways that end up making the situation worse; others give up; others don’t know what to do.
Dual Anon, through weekly meetings, provides a base of support and educational information. We share each other’s struggles and provide an atmosphere of care and understanding. We all know what it’s like to see our loved one fall apart and to wish we could hold him together with our two hands; then watch him fall apart anyway. We understand the chaos that addiction and emotional or psychiatric illness bring to families.” (Courtesy of dualanon.org)
For more information on the Dual Anon program, click here https://dualanon.org/
For more information on the Fall River/New Bedford Recovery Connection Center, click here https://www.southeastrlc.org/fall-river
We hope to “see” you soon via Zoom!

Housing 101
2025-01-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Family Resource Center, 45 Rock Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Join the Family Resource Center for this free Housing 101 workshop. For more information contact Cory Silva at 508-567-1735 or csilva@frfsa.org.
The Family Resource Center works with parents, children, teens, grandparents, guardians, caregivers and any other family member or member of the community who may be involved with the family. Staff at the FRC can assess the needs of the family members, recommend services, and help with access to other community services if needed.
Learn more about the Family Resource Center here.

Coalition Against Period Poverty (CAPP)
2025-01-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
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. Flow Justice, a sub-committee of CAPP, provides access to menstrual hygiene products and educates youth and adults on menstrual health, access, and equity.
Currently meets monthly on the first Thursday at 10:00am. Email wendy@unfr.org for the Zoom link.
You can learn more about the work CAPP does and download menstrual equity resources here.

Community Kwanzaa Sewing Workshop
2024-12-28 12:30 - 14:30 | Fall River Heritage State Park, 100 Davol St., Fall River
Craft Your Own Ujimaa-Inspired Table Runner at Our Workshop!
In the city of textiles join us for an interactive and festive experience as we celebrate the Kwanzaa principle of Ujimaa (collective work and responsibility).
This workshop is more than just creating a beautiful table runner – it’s a chance to come together, share love, laughter, and delightful food while embodying the spirit of unity and shared responsibility.
Don’t miss out on this joyous occasion of creativity and community building! Participants will learn sewing and embroidery techniques while creating their specially designed table runner.
The event is free and open to the public. Children ages 6+ must be accompanied by an adult. Supplies are limited
This program is made possible by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC).

Christmas Ornament Making
2024-12-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Family Resource Center, 45 Rock Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Make your own Christmas Ornaments from Apple Sauce and Cinnamon.
FREE event for the whole family!

Foster Parent Informational meetings
2024-12-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Address will be disclosed via email following registration, Through email, Fall River, MA, 02720
The Department of Children and Families is actively recruiting foster parents for children in your community and surrounding areas.
Our 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.
If 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, Fatima Sequeira or our foster parent ambassador Jackie DaCosta directly:
Fatima Sequeira Jackie DaCosta
Foster Family Recruiter Foster Parent Ambassador
(508) 894-3841 (508) 415-9215
Fatima.sequeira@mass.gov jdcdcf@comcast.net

Balanced Learning Center's Empowerment Through Understanding Workshop
2024-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | MA
Join Balanced Learning Center throughout the 2024-2025 school year in our Empowerment Through Understanding Workshop Series. Our November workshop topic is Calm Minds, Confident Hearts: Strategies for Reducing Anxiety in Kids.
When: Tuesday, November, 19, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Held via Zoom (registration required)
Cost: Free, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Questions: Please contact Allie Curry at group.programsBLC@gmail.com

Prevention Starts With All - The Chris Herren Story
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:30 | B.M.C. Durfee High School, 460 Elsbree Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
The City of Fall River and Fall River Public Schools invite all residents to attend a special presentation on substance use disorder and recovery by Fall River native Chris Herren.
Join us on Thursday, October 24th, in the Durfee Auditorium for this special event. Doors open at 5 PM. The event is FREE to the public and open to the Fall River community.
Please RSVP online at ChrisHerrenFR.eventbrite.com. RSVP does NOT guarantee a seat. Capacity is limited and seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Chris Herren, founder of Herren Project, struggled with substance use disorder for 14 years. He was a high school basketball star at Durfee but battled with drug and alcohol addiction from the time he was a teenager. He played college basketball at Fresno State and Boston College before joining the NBA and playing for the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics. Since starting the Herren Project in 2011, Chris has gone on to become a national public speaker on the topic of substance use prevention, recovery, and wellness. You can learn more about the Herren Project online at https://herrenproject.org/.

Fall River Recovery Connection Center (RCC) Open House
2024-10-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Fall River Recovery Connection Center (RCC), 649 Bedford Street, Fall River, 02723
The Fall River RCC is holding an Open House to provide information on their variety of programming along with community partner resources. Meet your fellow peers to learn what your RCC has to offer. Enjoy some good food, fun, and games!
The Fall River RCC is located at 649 Bedford Street, Fall River; and share the parking lot with the Golden Star Chinese Restaurant.
FREE EVENT

Open House
2024-10-03 17:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-02 17:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-01 17:30 - 20:00 | Boys and Girls Club of Fall River, 803 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Take a tour, register for a club membership, see the fall programs, and meet the staff. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $25 Annual Membership fee; ages 6-18.

Beer Can Museum Pop-Up Museum & Talk
2024-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Just in time for Octoberfest, join us for a visit with Kevin Logan, proprietor of the Beer Can Museum in East Taunton! He will bring a traveling pop-up version of his unique museum, featured in Chronicle and Travel & Leisure. The Beer Can Museum is an amazing collection of more than 5,000 different beer cans, dating back to the 1930s, when beer was first sold in cans, to beer from other countries and local microbreweries. He will talk about the history of beer, the evolution of different can designs, and how he got started collecting. All are welcome for this fun, free event!

Planter Craft Workshop
2024-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Join Stephanie Enloe of Craftyish Shop to create unique planters from recycled materials. We will have succulent plants for everyone, along with various different containers (such as recycled soda bottles, tin cans, old toys, etc.) for you to choose from that you can customize to make your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece! Everything you need is provided.
Not a green thumb? You can also use these cute planters to hold pens, makeup brushes, Halloween candy, and so much more!
HOW TO SIGN UP:
Please register for this FREE program by calling the adult circulation desk at 508-324-2700, ext. 2. Registration opens on Tuesday, September 10 at 10 am.

Bullying Awareness Workshop
2024-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Fonseca Elementary School, 160 Wall Street, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Learn, Discuss, and Make a Difference. Gain valuable insights, information, and resources to address the issue of bullying. Pizza and light refreshments will be served. Childcare and interpretation services will also be provided. Fonseca Elementary School, 160 Wall Street.
You can also watch live on FRED TV (Fall River Educational Television) Comcast channel 9 or on Facebook.
Brought to you by Fall River Public Schools Family Academy in partnership with the Katie Brown Educational Program.

2024 Virtual Food Summit: Shifting Perspectives from Food Security to Food Sovereignty
2024-09-18 18:30 - 20:00 | MA
September is Hunger Action Month! The Marion Institute’s Southcoast Food Policy Council and the Freed Seed Federation invite you to the 2024 Virtual Food Summit: Shifting Perspectives from Food Security to Food Sovereignty on Wednesday, September 18th, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Keynote: Alison Cohen, National Right to Food
Moderator: Bill Braun, Freed Seed Federation
Panel:
• Fair and Living Wages, Estefania Galvis, One Fair Wage Campaign
• Price Gouging and the True Cost of Food, Susannah Hinman, Red Tomato
• Food and Seed Sovereignty, Sr. Anna Muhammad, NOFA/Mass and Ulum Pixan, Global Village Farms
• Root Causes of Food Insecurity and How to Get Involved, Casey Burns, Coalition for a Healthy Greater Worcester
Learn more and register here: tiny.cc/FoodSummit2024.

Art and Jewelry Together Exhibition
2024-09-06 16:00 - 2024-09-28 17:00 | Ignition Space, 44 Troy Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Sharon Jussaume, one of the Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition’s (FRACC) Ignition Grant recipients, brings her vision to life! Discover the transformation of rocks into quality gems, along with the processes behind it. See jewelry pieces depicting the four seasons, each capturing the essence and beauty of nature. Be sure to check the exhibition from September 6th – September 28th in the Ignition Space at 44 Troy Street Unit 2, Fall River, MA. The Ignition Space will be open on Fridays from 4 pm – 8pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 12 pm – 5 pm.
The Ignition Fund is supported by the TDI @my_tdi Creative Catalyst Grant Program, which is administered by Mass Development and funded by the Barr Foundation.

Grief Healing Class
2024-09-03 10:00 - 2024-09-24 11:30 | Fall Recovery Connection Center, 649 Bedford Street, Fall River, 02723
Have you experienced a loss of anyone or anything?
Do you need support from others like yourself to help you in your healing journey?
Please join your fellow peers at the Fall River Recovery Connection Center (RCC) on Tuesday Mornings in a healing environment
Facilitated by Blanca Garcia

Create Your Own Jewelry Box
2024-08-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Fall River LGBTQ+ Community Resource Center, 26 Bedford St, Fall River, 02720
Come create your own jewelry box at the South Coast LGBTQ+ Community Resource Center! This free event is open to all ages. All supplies and snacks will be included. Hope to see you there!

Popcorn and Pajamas Movie Night
2024-08-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Fall River LGBTQ+ Community Resource Center, 26 Bedford St, Fall River, 02720
Come enjoy a family friendly movie and popcorn at our new community center. Please call 508-961-9459 to register. Don’t forget your pajamas!

Back to School Ice Cream Social
2024-08-20 15:00 - 17:30 | Family Resource Center, 45 Rock Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Get ready for back to school with the Family Resource Center (FRC)! Bring the youth in for a free ice cream treat and free *backpack (*while supplies last)!
The Family Resource Center is located at 45 Rock Street.

Take Me to the River Make and Meet
2024-08-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Ignition Space, 44 Troy Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Join artist, Diana Arvanites @ the Ignition Space to create a one-of-a-kind wearable art piece from objects, natural and synthetic, found along the river. All supplies included.
