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On the first of July, under a giant tent outside of the Wisteriahurst Museum, muggy weather and impending rain weren't going to stop our determined graduates! A record-breaking 41 students passed the HiSET this year, most of whom will head off to college in the fall. Jalene Oliveras, valedictorian, spoke about her journey as a struggling young mother with two children to a Care Center graduate … [Read more...] about Record Number of Students Graduate

Our 30th Anniversary Fundraising Luncheon on March 28 was attended by more than 500 guests. Gloria Steinem made the keynote speech and Senator Elizabeth Warren congratulated The Care Center with a video message. Students and staff of The Care Center also gave inspiring speeches. We are immensely grateful to all the staff, board members, friends and volunteers who made this fabulous event … [Read more...] about Gloria Steinem Speaks at Fundraising Luncheon

The Clemente Course in the Humanities, a college-level course offered at The Care Center in partnership with Bard College won the 2014 National Humanities Medal. President Obama awarded the medal at the White House on September 10, 2015. Previous recipients include Joyce Carol Oates, Toni Morrison, and John Updike. Watch the Ceremony at The White House The medal honors those whose work has … [Read more...] about Clemente Course receives National Humanities Medal at White House

Let's hear it for this year's amazing graduates! From an aspiring veterinarian to a future business owner to a child psychology major, 33 promising young women successfully completed The Care Center's program and earned their high school equivalency degree. "Graduation was the best moment of my life. I love these people with all my heart and thank them so much for their support." ~ Natasha … [Read more...] about 2015 Graduation