Destiny Bermudez and Shy'heema Reid are young mothers who completed their HiSET (GED) at The Care Center in 2023 and continued on to our onsite college, Bard Microcollege Holyoke, to earn associate degrees. Both women spoke beautifully at The Care Center's Annual Fundraising Party about their experience studying while parenting and their inspiring plans for the future. “We are told … [Read more...] about A New Generation of Leaders
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Annual Fundraising Party a Record-Breaking Success!
The Care Center's Annual Fundraising Party on Wednesday, May 15 was a record-breaking success! With nearly 400 guests in attendance, we met the matching gift from PeoplesBank and then some. We raised $220,000 (and counting) to support our Moving Women Forward campaign, which ensures that our onsite college will remain free for women for years to come. Here's the incredible part: with the gifts … [Read more...] about Annual Fundraising Party a Record-Breaking Success!
In Memory of Frank Stiebel
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
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
