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
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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
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!
