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
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My Journey from Student to Staff Member
My job at The Care Center is to help young parents get to and through college. And I know how difficult college can be with small children and a limited income. I was one of Bard Microcollege Holyoke's first four graduates. I'm the mother of two great kids, Hector, 14, and Adrian, 6. Without The Care Center's support when Hector was younger, getting to and through college would have been much … [Read more...] about My Journey from Student to Staff Member
Julisa Deleon speaks about second chances, Plato, and studying while her ceiling caved in.
Julisa Deleon graduated from Bard Microcollege Holyoke in 2021. Today, she is the College Program Coordinator for the Microcollege, helping other women succeed in college and continue on to bachelor's degree programs and rewarding careers. Shortly after graduating, Julisa spoke at The Care Center's virtual fundraising party on June 6, 2021. Below are the video and full transcript of her … [Read more...] about Julisa Deleon speaks about second chances, Plato, and studying while her ceiling caved in.
When Women Move Forward
How does your generosity make an impact? Dear Friends, Over these past nine months as Executive Director, I have been acutely aware of my great good fortune. I have been fortunate to be part of a community that is deeply committed to social justice. A community that stands with The Care Center in our fight against racism, xenophobia, and misogyny. I can see firsthand the … [Read more...] about When Women Move Forward
