On May 8, 2017, 500 guests attended The Care Center's annual fundraising party at the Log Cabin with special guest Aja Monet. The event celebrated the inaugural year of Bard Microcollege Holyoke, the nation's first college for young mothers. The evening also celebrated each individual's power to affect change through words and actions. Aja Monet spoke passionately about the importance of … [Read more...] about Aja Monet Speaks at Annual Fundraising Party
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Nation’s First College for Young Moms Opens at The Care Center
The Care Center has partnered with Bard College to launch the nation’s first college for low-income women whose educations have been interrupted or postponed by pregnancy and parenting. The Care Center is now a campus of Bard College and the home of Bard Microcollege Holyoke, which offers a fully accredited Associate in Arts degree program. The college will serve Care Center graduates as well as … [Read more...] about Nation’s First College for Young Moms Opens at The Care Center
Record Number of Students Graduate
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
Gloria Steinem Speaks at Fundraising Luncheon
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
