Social justice in Easthampton, Massachusetts

The Easthampton Community Center is a non-profit organization located at 12 Clark Street in Easthampton, Massachusetts. The center serves as a hub for community resources and support, offering a variety of programs and services to residents in need. From food assistance to educational workshops, the Easthampton Community Center strives to improve the lives of individuals and families in the area. With a dedicated staff and volunteers, the center is a welcoming space for all who seek assistance and a sense of community.

Valley Women's Martial Arts, located at 1 Cottage Street in Easthampton, Massachusetts, is a health institution that offers integrative arts programs from a feminist social justice perspective. Classes, workshops, and events are available for all ages and include martial arts, movement meditation, empowerment skills, self-protection strategies, and more. The institution welcomes participants of any gender, ability, race, creed, ethnicity, background, sexual orientation, and body size. Program fees are on a sliding scale basis, with an annual membership fee of $50 for individuals and $75 for families. The institution also offers rental space in their spacious and accessible studio. Valley Women's Martial Arts is a non-profit, collaboratively led school and community center since 1977, offering arts education based in feminist social justice activism. They are a member school of the National Women's Martial Arts Federation. For more information, contact Heron's Bridge \ VWMA at Heronsbridge77@gmail.com.