Sheynatais “Shey” Rivera is the first in her family to attend college. She is thriving in her first year at Bard Microcollege Holyoke. Shey is currently taking a sociology course and is fascinated by the way false stereotypes can lead to real consequences in life. Shey, like so many other young mothers and women of color, has dealt with others’ negative stereotypes. “I have had a lot of people … [Read more...] about Sheynatais Rivera on How College Impacts her Baby
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Priscilla Daniels on the Power of a Small Group of Women
Priscilla Daniels first found The Care Center when she was sixteen years old. Unsure whether or not to fully commit to the educational program, she carefully observed her classmates. Priscilla watched as some of her peers left, while others took advantage of The Care Center’s supportive educational opportunities. As young mothers graduated from The Care Center, Priscilla couldn’t help but notice … [Read more...] about Priscilla Daniels on the Power of a Small Group of Women
A Special Way to Give If You are Age 70 ½ or Older
We wanted to share with you a special way to support The Care Center if you are age 70 ½ or older. A popular, tax-smart option for giving is a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). To take advantage of this special opportunity, contact your IRA administrator today. Here’s how it works: You must be 70 ½ or older and eligible to take … [Read more...] about A Special Way to Give If You are Age 70 ½ or Older
Care Center graduate opens small business
Article from The Reminder: New café offers breakfast and lunch options in Holyoke Trent Levakis HOLYOKE – During early 2020 Nilka Ivette Ortiz decided to start selling chocolate covered strawberries and other treats from her home to make some money during the coronavirus pandemic. Putting herself out there in starting her small business from home has now led to her opening the Ortiz Family … [Read more...] about Care Center graduate opens small business
