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< Back Alan Benjamin Member Alan Benjamin is a highly accomplished banking executive and community leader with over 14 years of industry expertise. As the head of operations and business development for Bluestone Bank in Mansfield, Massachusetts, Alan drives strategic business growth while passionately mentoring and developing his team. Deeply invested in the region, Alan’s impactful leadership extends well beyond the branch. He lends his strategic expertise to several local boards, serving as a board member for the Mansfield Rotary Club, New Hope Inc., Bristol Community College, the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Attleboro Stronger Together Alliance, as well as the YMCA Board of Incorporators. A staunch advocate for community empowerment, Alan frequently facilitates financial education programs at MCI Norfolk, the SAFE Coalition Inc., and High School Credit for Life events. He also leads senior fraud prevention seminars across multiple municipalities and volunteers his time with the Special Olympics as an assistant coach, Habitat for Humanity, the Attleboro Literacy Center, local food pantries, and the Attleboro Arts Museum. Originally from Guyana (South America) and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Alan has proudly called New England home for the past 18 years, spending 15 of them in Attleboro. He has been happily married to his wife, Nanda, for 25 years, and they are the proud parents of two sons, Daniel and Noah, who attend Attleboro High School.

Meet other moms, build practical skills, and talk honestly about early motherhood. Free Friday group at the West Springfield Public Library. Register now. SAFE & Supported Group for Mothers Connect with other moms of young children who are navigating the same stage of life. When : 10:00–11:30 a.m. Fridays Dates : Oct. 9 • Oct. 16 • Oct. 23 • Oct. 30 • Nov. 13 • Nov. 20 Location : in-person, West Springfield Public Library Cost : Free How to join: Drop-in whenever your schedule allows. No sign-up required! About the group SAFE & Supported is a weekly group for moms of young children. Each week we look at one topic together, then open up the floor so moms can share what is working, what is hard, and what they need. The group is led by a licensed clinical social worker who works with parents of young children and is raising two young children of her own. You will learn skills and strategies for balancing the demands of parenting while holding on to your own identity. Topics we will cover The mental load Identity beyond motherhood Relationships after kids Setting boundaries And more, based on what the group brings up Who this group is for Moms of young children. There is no age cutoff, and the group will feel most useful for moms with children between birth and 5 years old. You may want to join if you are Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or isolated Looking for warm, in person support from people who get it Ready to learn new ways to handle the stress that comes with parenting Just looking for a reason to get out of the house What a session looks like Each 90 minute session starts with 30 to 45 minutes on the week's topic, led by our facilitator. The rest of the time is open discussion, where moms support one another and share resources. If you need something the group can't cover, we can connect you with other SAFE services and community resources, including diapers and clinical support. Good to know There is no cost to attend, and you do not need a library card to join. Infants and babies who are not yet crawling are welcome to come with you. Childcare is not provided. What you share in the group stays in the group. Your facilitator Alli Stokowski, MSW, LICSW is a licensed clinical social worker with experience supporting parents of young children. She is also a mom of two young kids, so she comes to this work from both sides.

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