Frank Stiebel was a longtime friend and generous supporter of The Care Center. Your donation in his memory will help us continue to provide a tuition-free college education to young mothers and low-income women. … [Read more...] about In Memory of Frank Stiebel
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The Care Center Announces New Executive Director, Oona Cook
The Care Center proudly announces the appointment of Oona Cook as its new Executive Director, effective March 1, 2024. With a distinguished background in advocacy, education, and nonprofit management, Oona Cook brings a wealth of experience and leadership to The Care Center. A graduate of Mount Holyoke College and the University of Connecticut School of Law, Oona spent many years working as a … [Read more...] about The Care Center Announces New Executive Director, Oona Cook
Care Center Graduate Earns B.S. in Biotechnology
Kathleen Martinez has always loved school, particularly STEM subjects. But shortly after having a baby boy at age 16, she made the difficult decision to leave high school. When she learned that The Care Center had a GED program and a daycare, she signed up right away. Today, Kathleen has a bachelor of science degree in biotechnology from Northeastern University and works at a pharmaceutical … [Read more...] about Care Center Graduate Earns B.S. in Biotechnology
Ziona on Finding Individuality as One of Seven Siblings
Joanita and Ziona Young, are a mother and daughter who attended Bard Microcollege Holyoke at the same time. They spoke at our 2023 Fundraising Party about studying together and finding themselves. Read Joanita's speech here I’m Ziona Young. I grew up in a large family -- one of seven siblings. We all had similar and unique names. Five of them starting with the same letter- Ziona, … [Read more...] about Ziona on Finding Individuality as One of Seven Siblings
