New 413Cares Fact Sheet
Liv Anna Homstead • January 30, 2024

New fact sheet showcases the use and impact of 413Cares

A new 2-page fact sheet was put together to showcase what 413Cares is, its growth across 4 counties of western MA, and the impact on connecting people with services. Check out the full document. 

100,000+ searches 3,559 programs added 111,000 interactions Top Search Categories were: housing (36%) and food (18%)
Year-Over-Year Growth In 2023, 413Cares experienced significant growth through outreach and awareness campaigns, made possible by funding from the state and Baystate Health. Website visitors increased 234% from 2022 to 2023. Connections with service providers increased 50% from 2022 to 2023. Referral to services increased 77% from 2022 to 2023.
Current Partners: Alliance for Digital Equity Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Break the Stigma Campaign Community Action Pioneer Valley Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Hilltown Community Health Center Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Quaboag Hills Community Coalition Springfield WORKS Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts

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