It's really happening! Our wonderful partner Way Finders is breaking ground on the site that will soon be home to Roqué House. As part of the Library Commons revitalization project in downtown Holyoke, Roqué House will support young parents while they earn a college degree or other credential that will lead to economic self-sufficiency. It will provide affordable apartment-style housing, personal … [Read more...] about Breaking Ground on Roqué House!
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Danielis Gonzalez on finding The Care Center twice.
Below is the full transcript of Danielis' speech from The Care Center's 2019 Fundraising Party: My name is Danielis Gonzalez and I’m 25 years old. The first time I found The Care Center was in 2010. I had just become a teen mom and dropped out of high school, unable to find child care. I had been homeless many times – moving around, staying with friends and family. My original goal was to earn my … [Read more...] about Danielis Gonzalez on finding The Care Center twice.
Fundraising Party Celebrates First Graduates of Bard Microcollege Holyoke!
500 guests attended The Care Center's annual fundraising party on May 14th in celebration of the first graduates of Bard Microcollege Holyoke! Actress Amy Poehler, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and Mayor of San Juan, Carmen Yulín Cruz joined us via video. All told, the evening raised $110,000 to support young mothers. We are so grateful for your support whether you were with us in person or in … [Read more...] about Fundraising Party Celebrates First Graduates of Bard Microcollege Holyoke!
New College Writing Course
Since launching Bard Microcollege Holyoke in 2016, we have learned so much about how to support young mothers as they pursue a college degree. When students faced unforeseen childcare issues, our college counselor helped them secure care and ensure their semester was not interrupted. When we learned students were coming to class hungry, we incorporated nourishing meals and snacks into the … [Read more...] about New College Writing Course
