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The Amherst Human Rights Commission’s primary purpose is to promote a community of mutual respect and to honor the diversity of our community. We strive to promote attitudes of compassion and concern for our neighbors. To encourage these values in Amherst, we have initiated the Human Rights Youth Heroism Awards, an annual celebration of Amherst area youth. 2023 represents the seventeenth year of these awards! It is the Commission’s intent to identify and celebrate youth who have shown a special gift from the heart or an ability to love and care for one another. We are looking for young people who have demonstrated acts of kindness, usefulness, social courage and/or community service within their families, their schools, or the community. Please help us by nominating a youth you have observed displaying one or more of these traits in the past year. Youth groups may also be nominated to share an award.

Cuppa' Joe with Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman and Finance Director Sean Mangano: we will host a conversation on the FY 24 Annual Budget on Friday, May 12th from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM at the Bangs Community Center. Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas. All are welcome!

Come discover the many volunteer opportunities available in Amherst! Featuring free raffles and volunteer information from The Amherst Senior Center, CRESS, Town of Amherst Community Participation Officers, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, Jones Library ESL, Amherst Neighbors, and much more. Bring your passion to create a positive impact within your community - we will supply the rest!