The 2023 Annual Fundraising Party - our first live event in three years - was an electric evening celebrating the 2023 graduates of Bard Microcollege Holyoke! Whether you were with us in person or in spirit, we are so grateful for your support. We raised more than $100,000 to support our students. We'd like to wish huge congratulations to the graduates and the brilliant speakers. We'd also like … [Read more...] about Photos from the 2023 Annual Fundraising Party!
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Moving Women Forward: An Endowment for Bard Microcollege Holyoke
The Care Center is home to Bard Microcollege Holyoke, the nation’s first college for young mothers and low-income women. Bard Microcollege Holyoke proudly boasts a 72% graduation rate. The success is due in large part to the innovative pairing of a tuition-free, high quality college education with built-in supports designed for young mothers: daycare, transportation, counseling, meals and an … [Read more...] about Moving Women Forward: An Endowment for Bard Microcollege Holyoke
Sheynatais Rivera on How College Impacts her Baby
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
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
