Below is the transcript of Destiny's speech at The Care Center's 2024 Annual Fundraising Party: Good evening. My name is Destiny Bermudez. I am a 25-year-old mother, born and raised in the Bronx. I have a five-year-old daughter named Janylie. Often, I am torn between getting a better education for a better future or working to meet better living conditions. But I am not willing to accept a … [Read more...] about Destiny on Balancing Motherhood and Education
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Shy’heema is Changing the Future
Below is the transcript of Shy'heema's speech at The Care Center's 2024 Annual Fundraising Party: Hello, good evening. My name is Shy’heema Reid. I am 22 years young and I'm a Taurus. I left school when I was 16 because of an incident in my life that made me lose myself. I am honored to be a mother to a beautiful baby girl, Jordyn. She saved my life. Looking into her eyes when she was born, … [Read more...] about Shy’heema is Changing the Future
Moving Women Forward Campaign Update: We Did It!!!
We are so grateful! Thanks to your unbelievable support, we have officially reached our $4 million Moving Women Forward goal! Because of you: ♥ The Care Center will continue to provide students with a free college education! ♥ Young mothers will receive the support they need to achieve (and exceed) their goals! ♥ Children will grow up with financial security, stable housing and plenty … [Read more...] about Moving Women Forward Campaign Update: We Did It!!!
A New Generation of Leaders
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
