Bucks-Mont Collaborative

09/01/2026

September 1st marks the new program year at the Collaborative, and we couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead. Another year means more opportunities to learn, connect, and grow together, from the conversations that challenge us to the connections that strengthen us.

And we’re not wasting any time! Our 2026-27 Fall Calendar is already filled with ways to get involved (with two new September events just added). Explore what’s coming up and join us: https://bucksmontcollab.org/collab-events/

Here’s to another year of showing up, learning together, and strengthening our nonprofit community!

08/30/2026

This Thursday, September 3, at 7:00pm, Bharatiya Temple & Bharatiya Cultural Center will hold a Prayer Service and Fundraiser to support the families affected by the devastating Nepal Flash Flood Disaster. This gathering is an opportunity for all to stand together as a community, to offer prayers for healing, and to extend a helping hand to those who are struggling to rebuild their lives.

08/29/2026

The St. Luke's Penn Foundation Recovery is for Everyone Walk is just 4 weeks away! Sign up to participate on Saturday, September 19 at 9:00am in Souderton to raise awareness about substance use disorders and mental health, honor the strength and resilience of people in recovery, and celebrate the power of hope, healing, and community.

After the walk, stick around for the Sweatshirt of Hope26 Festival, featuring food, music, kids’ activities, giveaways, and more!

Come to walk, connect, and show support for recovery and mental health in our community.

08/28/2026

Enjoy a night out this September that supports RSVP Volunteer education and wellness programs! You'll have the chance to connect with volunteers and friends of RSVP and have the chance to add some new designer bags to your collection.

📍 St. Thomas' Retreat Center - MacColl Auditorium, Fort Washington, PA 19034
📅 September 26, 2026
🕛 4:00-8:00pm (Bingo starts at 5:15pm)

To buy your ticket or to learn more about becoming a sponsor, visit https://buff.ly/j47bhD6

08/25/2026

3 upcoming FREE Mobile Cancer Screenings being offered from Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson Health in partnership with Jaisohn Center and Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services:

- Free Mammogram Screening | Tuesday, September 1, 9 AM-3 PM, Jaisohn Community Wellness Plaza, 1180 Welsh Road, North Wales, Pre-registration required by August 25 📞 (856) 357-6965

- Free Prostate Screening | Wednesday, September 2, 10 AM-2 PM, Hatfield Jame Masjid, 1511 Cowpath Road, Hatfield, Registration encouraged 📞 (267) 468-9865

- Free Prostate Screening – Fall Festival & Health Fair | Saturday, September 26, 10 AM-2 PM, Jaisohn Community Wellness Plaza, 1180 Welsh Road, North Wales

Both uninsured and insured individuals are welcome. These are great opportunities to bring free cancer screening services directly to our communities and help increase access to preventive care. Please share these opportunities widely through your community networks and encourage those who may benefit to take advantage of these screenings!

08/24/2026

As part of their Treatment Needs Assessment, Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc. is gathering feedback from community members and professionals to better understand substance use treatment and recovery needs in Bucks County. Your feedback will help them identify community strengths, gaps in services, understand community needs, and improve the local treatment and recovery system.

To gather input from different perspectives, separate surveys have been developed for the following groups:
- Individuals with lived experience: https://buff.ly/NaOYckd
- Family members and loved ones: https://buff.ly/bWFC3Yg
- Pregnant women and women with children: https://buff.ly/TZTXIbS
- Professionals working in the substance use treatment, recovery supports, and related fields: https://buff.ly/XwDpb9B

Survey responses are anonymous and will be reviewed along with focus group feedback, community data, and other information to identify the greatest needs in Bucks County. The findings will help guide future planning and improve substance use treatment and recovery support services. Take the survey - and share widely!

08/22/2026

Looking to express your creativity in a vibrant community this fall? Registration for fall classes is open at Montco SAAC Art Center at Ambler!

From Pen and Ink to Ceramics to their brand-new Stained Glass course, there is something at the Art Center for everyone to enjoy.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/xfOvdyW

08/20/2026

Changes to Medicaid can have far-reaching impacts not only for individuals and families, but for the organizations that make up our region's health and human services safety net.

Save the date and join us for Preparing the Safety Net: A Briefing with Secretary Valerie Arkoosh, MD, MPH, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, on Medicaid Changes and Regional Readiness, a timely virtual conversation exploring what anticipated Medicaid changes and health policy updates could mean for Bucks and Montgomery Counties in 2027.

📅 Thursday, November 12
🕛 12:00-1:00pm
💻 Zoom
🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5slX98hZSl675WCt-RFR9Q #/registration

Secretary Arkoosh will be joined by Pat McKernan, Director of Health and Human Services, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, and Rachael Neff, Director of Human Services, County, PA. Together, they'll discuss the potential implications for residents, families, providers, and our regional systems of care, as well as the importance of preparing for what's ahead.

Can’t make it live? Register to receive the recording in the follow-up materials.

08/19/2026

Collaborative Member NAMI Montgomery County, PA invites the community to its 15th Annual Benefit for the Brain, an evening honoring the remarkable individuals and organizations advancing mental health treatment, recovery, research, advocacy, and community support.

Guests will enjoy an unforgettable evening of networking, live music, silent auction items, delicious food and drinks, and inspiring award presentations, all while supporting an important cause.
📅 Thursday, November 19th, 2026
🕓 5:30-7:30pm
📍 Cedarbrook Country Club, Blue Bell, PA 19422

Every dollar raised from this event directly supports NAMI Montgomery County PA's free mental health education, support, advocacy, and awareness programs—bringing hope, help, and connection to thousands of individuals and families affected by mental health conditions in our community.

If you're looking for a meaningful way to support mental health initiatives in our community, attend (or consider sponsoring!) this unforgettable event on November 19.

Learn more and get your ticket here: https://buff.ly/s5Hy3aK

Thursday, November 21st, 2024 | 5:30-7:30 pm

08/17/2026

Step away from Zoom and into real conversations at Collaborative Connections, our quarterly networking gathering for nonprofit and community leaders in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Join nonprofit and community leaders for meaningful conversation, resource sharing, and the opportunity to build connections that can support your work, your organization, and the communities we serve together.

📅 Wednesday, September 23
🕓 4:00-5:30pm
📍 Inward Bloom Wellness, Willow Grove, PA
☕ Light refreshments provided

Thank you to Inward Bloom for generously hosting. RSVP here: https://buff.ly/LVArHBQ

We hope to see you there!