Below is the transcript of Angelica Lopez's speech at The Care Center's Annual Fundraising Party on May 15, 2025. My name is Angelica Lopez. I'm 22 years old and a first-year student at Bard Mircocollege. I have come a long way. I ran away from home during my senior year in high school. Coming into the real world, I had no guidance nor family to rely on. I had this man-made label on me that … [Read more...] about Angelica Lopez Wants All Children to Know They are Perfect
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Christina Cislak on Investing in Her Family’s Future
Below is the transcript of Christina Cislak's speech at The Care Center's Annual Fundraising Party on May 15, 2025. My name is Christina Cislak. I am a 24-year-old mom of two. I was born with a rare condition called Hermansky Pudlak Syndrome that causes albinism and visual impairment. I am also a skilled artist, poet, and writer. Putting on My Crown I am here because I decided to take my … [Read more...] about Christina Cislak on Investing in Her Family’s Future
Our Annual Fundraising Party Was a Big Success!
The Care Center's Annual Fundraising Party on May 15, 2025 was an incredible success! With an enthusiastic crowd of 400 guests, we celebrated our students and raised nearly $150,000 (and counting) to support tomorrow's leaders today. We are just blown away by everyone's generosity. And there's still time to show your support if you haven't already! We look forward to sharing more event … [Read more...] about Our Annual Fundraising Party Was a Big Success!
Meet Our Students
Each of the women you'll read about below are incredible on their own. Together, they are unstoppable. Erica Baez graduated from The Care Center’s GED program twenty years ago and returned this fall to attend college at Bard Microcollege Holyoke. She discovered an interest in statistics in her Introduction to Sociology course and relates, “I have always been the underdog when it comes … [Read more...] about Meet Our Students
