Statewide Virtual Collaboration Summits

Service providers and supporters of service members, veterans, and their families, caregivers, or survivors in Massachusetts are invited to join us on Zoom on the 1st Wednesdays for an hour at 3:30pm to share events, information, and resources.

usual agenda

 

  • 3:30pm – Introductions from any new participants (or those who haven’t joined for awhile) of themselves and their organization or program, followed by updates from any local, state, and federal agencies

  • 4pm – Brief announcements and/or overview of the shared resources and collaboration tools (if running on time) followed by updates from anyone else and event announcements

 

RSVP isn’t required, but it’s helpful (RSVP here). You’re welcome to drop in to catch part of the summit if you can’t stay the whole time. If you’d like to speak for more than a few minutes (or have an update but need to leave early or arrive late) let us know in advance or message us via chat once you’re in Zoom so we can adjust. For information on past summits, click here.

SHARED outreach & training CALENDAR

A topic of conversation that has come up from the beginning has been the need for a central place for service providers and outreach coordinators to promote and learn about relevant events. We created our shared calendar to respond to this need. We also have a page for training and webinars (including with CEs) and other events focused on service providers.

 
 

Any organization can submit events––as soon as you do, they appear. If you’re overwhelmed finding what you’re looking for, use the search/tags to narrow them down or visit Resources and Regions to see targeted information and events (including by town or area).

  • Use the icons at the top of individual events to share them on social media or by email. You can also download event information to your calendar or print flyers attached to the events.

  • Don’t assume everyone already knows about your organization or what to expect of an event––we recommend including your logo, mission, and/or other description of your organization.

  • For more information on using the shared calendar, click here.

upcoming vaccine clinics

shared RESOURCE TRACKERs

Shared Resource Trackers are available for anyone to use and share. You’ll find them throughout the site with links allowing you to add resources to directly to help everyone out. Resources specific to COVID-19 and for nonprofits/businesses are embedded below. For all resources on the shared tracker, click here.

general information

Developed by Swords to Plowshares, TOOLBOX.vet is an online library that aims to better equip advocates and providers with the tools they need to connect with veterans of all ages and assist them. Check out our Learn page for more.

PsychArmor offers on demand classes supporting Internet Literacy, Volunteers Serving the Military-Connected Community, and Communities Serving Veterans.