Liz Whynott – The Needle Exchange Program at Tapestry

Liz Whynott, Director of HIV Health and Prevention Services at Tapestry, is our guest. During this session, Liz shared valuable information regarding the needle exchange program, its history, development, and current services, as well as the positive impact. This conversation also brought the opportunity to discuss some of the misconceptions about the needle exchange and offered information to clarify what the needle exchange is, and how it operates. The information about the program is always available to the public. You can get more information about the Needle Exchange Program and all other services provided by Tapestry at their website: http://www.tapestryhealth.org Also, … Continue reading Liz Whynott – The Needle Exchange Program at Tapestry

Rachel Dowd – Teen Librarian

The Holyoke Public Library has a unique space, dedicated to nurturing the needs and interests of youth in the community. Rachel Dowd is the Teen Librarian responsible for a transformation of the Teen Room to a hub for a myriad of activities that involve utilizing the Library as a safe space for reading, creativity workshops, promote self-expression, but most important, curate an inviting and welcoming space for youth to just BE. The Teen Room at Holyoke Public Library offers several activities and keeps adding more workshops, events, and opportunities for youth in the community to get access to entertainment that builds knowledge, skills, … Continue reading Rachel Dowd – Teen Librarian