How lucky we are to spend our days with Je’Nye and her beautiful baby. Je’Nye Williams, 17, from Springfield, is already a college student at Bard Microcollege Holyoke. She completed The Care Center’s high school-level program while parenting her one-year-old daughter—an extraordinary achievement on its own. But Je’Nye didn’t stop there. A gifted poet, writer, and artist, her work has been … [Read more...] about Je’Nye’s Just Getting Started—Look at What She’s Achieved Already
Student Profiles
She’s Young, Ambitious, and Loves Math—Meet Gigi
Gigi and her sweet baby joined our program last year—and they inspire us every day. Geleydie ("Gigi") Santiago, 20, from Springfield, has already accomplished so much while balancing motherhood and her studies. Gigi found strength and community at The Care Center, discovered her voice as a writer and leader on the Nautilus II editorial board, and even uncovered a surprising love of math. Not … [Read more...] about She’s Young, Ambitious, and Loves Math—Meet Gigi
Jessica Rivera’s Stunning Message Earns a Standing Ovation
Jessica Rivera is a graduate of Bard Microcollege Holyoke, a talented writer and artist, and natural leader. Her speech at The Care Center’s Annual Fundraising Party on May 15, 2025 left the audience cheering and crying. Watch the powerful moment below. My mother taught me about love. The Care Center taught me about power — not the kind you take, but the kind you build and share. -Jessica … [Read more...] about Jessica Rivera’s Stunning Message Earns a Standing Ovation
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
