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Greater Northampton Chamber of commerce

The Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) is an investor-supported, nonprofit organization that creates meaningful connections, , facilitates strategic collaborations, and supports community-building opportunities. Through a shared vision for a thriving economy and community, our investors, volunteers, staff, and other stakeholders are dedicated to personal and business growth, economic development, and collective engagement to drive progress for all.

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Pride Chorus, Choir, Community, Art, Northampton MA Lucas Abbott Pride Chorus, Choir, Community, Art, Northampton MA Lucas Abbott

Queer Joy Collaborative

The Queer Joy Collaborative is dedicated to promoting individual and collective queer joy through the transformational and healing power of art, music, and mutual aid. Their programming currently includes adult and youth choruses, recurring craft nights, recurring Sending Joy Postcard nights, writing workshops, partnerships with local arts organizations, and more.

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Northampton Parents Center

Since 1986 the mission of Northampton Parents Center (NPC) has been to provide a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental space for young children and their caregivers to meet and play: a place for caregivers to find support, information, affirmation and frieindship.

The support of individuals, businesses, and grants sustains our programming at no cost to families. NPC is a lifeline and a landmark in the Pioneer Valley and beyond and we welcome ALL families!

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Doula Care, Massage, Healthcare, Northampton MA Lucas Abbott Doula Care, Massage, Healthcare, Northampton MA Lucas Abbott

Martha Hoffman Services, LLC

Martha is a licensed massage therapist, full spectrum doula, and fertility awareness educator. They offer trauma informed and gender inclusive care to all bodies on Nipmuc and Pocumtuc land. With a specific expertise in reproductive & generative health, they cultivate spaces where their clients feel fully informed, autonomous, relaxed, and empowered.

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Art by Indë

Indë (they/he) is a multimedia composer based in Northampton, making interdisciplinary work about intersectional experiences. Painter/performer/songwriter/designer/multi-this/poly-that. A renaissance person passionate about music theory & production, communication design, fairies, expressionism, and liberation.

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Translate Gender

Translate Gender is a trans-led nonprofit organization founded in 2006 to serve its community here in Western Massachusetts. They provide innovative programming for youth and families, gender affirming therapeutic services, host and collaborate on community events to empower and inspire. They offer resources to advocate for gender justice in K-12 schools, organizations, and communities, and provide training and education services to ensure all spaces can be affirming for our communities. At the heart of the organization, they pride themselves on being a space for trans and gender expansive people to build community, resilience, and joy.

Bloom Local’s Community Guide highlights small businesses, nonprofits, and working artists who are supporing the LGBTQ+-community of the CT River Valley of Western Massachusetts.

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