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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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
Housing for College Students
It's really happening! Housing for Care Center students in college is coming to Holyoke. Unstable housing and homelessness are some of the biggest challenges for our students in college. That is why we are working with the largest nonprofit developer of affordable housing based in Western Massachusetts to address this issue. Located in Holyoke, just down the street from the newly renovated … [Read more...] about Housing for College Students
