It Takes a Village of Huntington and Lisa Goding, its executive director, became the newest corporate member of the Kiwanis Club of Westfield in a ceremony held at the club’s Nov. 5 dinner meeting.
It Takes a Village is one of the region’s leading nonprofits. According to the organization’s website, “It Takes a Village (ITAV) is a women-led nonprofit dedicated to being the ‘village’ every family deserves.
“What began with one mother supporting her neighbor has grown into a unique, well-regarded model, that is the only one of its kind in New England, serving the 4 counties of Western MA … our programs are designed to address the immediate challenges of the postpartum period, meet children’s basic needs, and nurture the emotional well-being of families. Our impact extends beyond individual families, driving systemic change that builds resilient communities.
“Over the past decade, ITAV has distributed $3.4 million in essential supplies and delivered critical services to nearly 27,000 people. This impact has been made possible by a dedicated staff, over 100 volunteers and an operating budget stretched to maximize every dollar.”
George Delisle, 2025-2026 president of Westfield Kiwanis, installed Goding as a member, and named It Takes a Village as the recipient of his outgoing president’s gift. The club’s donation in the amount of $1,000 was made in recognition of the organization’s continuing positive impact om Western Massachusetts families.