The Care Center

Bringing the power of education, arts and culture to youth and their families in Holyoke, MA

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Thank You from the Bottom of My Heart

Back in March I wrote to let you know that we had to cancel our annual fundraising party—a critical source of unrestricted funding. I was sad and frankly I was nervous. I did not know how we were going to weather this challenging and uncertain period. The theme of our fundraising event was going to be community and its ability to offer hope, to foster innovation, and to catalyze … [Read more...] about Thank You from the Bottom of My Heart

The Care Center’s Emily Laufer Featured in Daily Hampshire Gazette

Emily Laufer has a critical role to play at The Care Center. She helps young mothers transition to college. Emily's support includes everything from orienting students to the concept of college to helping students complete financial aid forms and navigating life's challenges. Emily and her son Bliss, 7, who live in Northampton, MA, were recently featured in the Hampshire Daily Gazette. Emily … [Read more...] about The Care Center’s Emily Laufer Featured in Daily Hampshire Gazette

Jacqueline Velez, Bard Microcollege Holyoke 2020 graduate, published in Oprah Magazine

I Survived 20 Days in Solitary Confinement—Here’s How I Got Through "Solitude never frightened me. In fact, I welcomed it. When I was a girl, I would envision myself in a cabin in the woods, or a house with a view of a lake or river, doing what I love to do most: writing. I never dreamed I’d be forced into a small enclosure with cold concrete floors and walls made of cinder blocks, where the … [Read more...] about Jacqueline Velez, Bard Microcollege Holyoke 2020 graduate, published in Oprah Magazine