November 2023 Newsletter

Human Services Career Support Program Receives Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success Grant

Exciting news! 🎉 

Open Sky is proud to share that we've received a Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Success Grant from The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to support the Human Services Career Support Program, an initiative of the Central MA Career Pipeline Project. In collaboration with Seven Hills, this program has trained 68 people to enter the human services field with a guaranteed career upon completion. 75% have remained in the field since. Wow!

"This program doesn't just bring people in, it brings people up," said State Senator Robyn Kennedy.

Our team was honored to host the grant event at our Mann Street headquarters and we look forward to the collaboration with state officials and Commonwealth Corporation on future workforce development initiatives.

Giving Tuesday

November 28, 2023

At Open Sky, we support the individuals we serve to achieve their definition of wellness, and pursue the opportunities and relationships that are meaningful to them. We help individuals and families do more than they thought possible. In short, we help them to find their open sky.

We realize that living a fulfilling life is so much more than behavioral health supports, or day programs. It means doing the things you’re passionate about and playing a valued role in your community.

This work would not be possible without the support of donors like you. 

Celebrate Giving Tuesday with us by donating between November 27-29 and as a thank you gift you will receive: 

• An Open Sky branded High Sierra Enzo Backpack for a $50+ donation
• Open Sky 50th Anniversary logo quarter-zip pullover for a $100+ donation

Open Sky Does What It Takes to Serve Our Community!

Jessica was employed and working hard, but the need for first month’s rent, last month’s rent and deposit in order to find a new apartment was simply not something she could manage while still providing food and basic resources for her family.

Her depression was so severe and she didn’t know where to turn. Contacting nearly a dozen local organizations, finally her doctor connected her with Open Sky.

That’s when things changed for the better.

Holiday Happenings and Volunteer Opportunities

Whitinsville Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

Saturday, November 25^th

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Whitinsville Town Common located on both Linwood Avenue and Church Street

Open Sky Community Services is again a sponsor and will be sponsoring the Kids Corner. There are four different crafts for children and we will also have face painters and belloon twisters!

Volunteer shifts are:

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM and/or

3:45 PM - 5PM

Please contact Kathy Lyons, Community Membership, at katherine.lyons@openskycs.org or at 714-290-6102 if you have any questions or would like to help out on the day of the event.

26th Annual Southbridge Festival of Giving Trees

Thursday, November 30 - Sunday, December 3

Open Sky is giving back to the community by participating in the Festival of Giving Trees! The trees will be on display throughout the 4-day event along with many other activities. Check out the schedule below or click the button to visit the event website.

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Deadline Approaching on December 1st!