Philanthropy
Giving back to the community
Northampton Area Pediatrics has evolved and grown over the last three decades within the community and alongside the families of Northampton, Amherst, and the Pioneer Valley. We are grateful that you entrust your children’s health to us and are committed to sponsoring events, activities and causes that serve children and encourage them to live healthy, active and connected lives.
Northampton Area Pediatrics has sponsored the following events and charities in the last five years (2008-2012)
Major Donations
Northampton Education Foundation
Established in 1991, the Northampton Education Foundation (NEF) is a non-profit organization created to fund projects and programs that expand educational opportunities, foster creativity, and enhance academic experiences in Northampton's public schools. The NEF also works to broaden community support for our public schools.
Hampshire Regional YMCA
Northampton Area Pediatrics sponsored the YMCA as a major donor in their Widening Horizons Capital Campaign which has a goal of raising $1.6 million. At the center of the campaign is partial funding of the Y's purchase of Camp Norwich, capital improvements at 286 Prospect Street and Camp Norwich, and a generous scholarship program.
Community Organizations that serve children:
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Provides one-to-one mentoring relationships to local children in need of positive adult influence and friendship.
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks' Family Services department is dedicated to empowering individuals and families impacted by autism. They help families maximize their child's developmental potential and improve their quality of life.
Jesse’s House
Jessie’s House is Hampshire County’s only shelter offering emergency housing for families.
Reach
An early intervention program that provides special services to families with children between birth and three years of age who have, or are at risk for, developmental delays.
Safe Passage
Provides non-judgmental support, shelter, counseling, and an abundance of resources to women, children, and families affected by domestic violence.
Service Net
Provides a wide range of human services for people in the Pioneer Valley. Programs include: acute mental health services; outpatient clinical and counseling services; adolescent support programs; an employee assistance program; early intervention for young children; home health care; rehabilitation and residential programs for those with mental health issues, mental retardation, or head injuries; and shelter and housing services for the homeless.
Whole Children, Inc.
A resource center for families raising children with special needs.
The Garden
Provides grief support for children and families suffering from loss.
Northampton Parents Center
Since 1985 the mission of the Parents Center has been to provide a safe and friendly space for children (specifically 0-5) and their caregivers to meet and play: a place for parents to find support, information, affirmation and friendship.
Northampton Community Music Center
NCMC was founded in 1986 on the principle that music education is an essential part of every child's growth and development. Their mission is to foster the love and pursuit of music within our community through quality musical education, performances and activities that are accessible to all.
Riverside Industries Inc.
Empowers people with developmental disabilities to live rich and full lives.
Look Park
Look Park is a place of both active and passive recreation including exciting seasonal attractions such as Bumper Boats, Pedal Boats, 18 holes of Mini-Golf, and a Steamer Train ride.
Forbes Library
The public library of Northampton, opened in 1894.
Area sports teams and athletics:
Area Schools:
- Bridge Street School PTO
- Crocker Farm Elementary
- Easthampton Enrichment after school programs
- Hampshire Regional High School
- Hatfield Education Foundation
- Jackson Street School PTO
- JFK PTO
- Montessori School of Northampton
Children’s Education:
- Daily Hampshire Gazette
- Dollars for Scholars
- Newspaper in Education
Children’s charities:
- Dana Farber – The Jimmy Fund
- Bell Children Scholarship Fund
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- Baystate Children’s Hospital
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
