Every year, on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, my colleague Jenna prepares a massive turkey and I order a church-sized batch of Puerto Rican pernil. Care Center staff members each bring in a homemade side dish or dessert to share. Aida and I cook rice and inevitably argue over whose is more delicious. (We both substitute Kielbasa for the more traditional ham but I also throw in the very … [Read more...] about What do gandules have to do with education?
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Corey’s Unique Path to Mount Holyoke
Shacoria “Corey” Baldwin is one of the thirteen women who graduated from Bard Microcollege Holyoke in the spring of 2020. She is now pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in education and psychology at Mount Holyoke College. Outside of the classroom, Corey has her hands full. She is the mom of twin nine-year-olds, Jahmari and Jahmeir, and two-year-old Ezariah. When Corey started classes at Bard … [Read more...] about Corey’s Unique Path to Mount Holyoke
Update from Anne Teschner
Nine months into the global pandemic, Anne Teschner shares an update on some of the triumphs we at The Care Center have witnessed and challenges we still face. After you watch the video, we hope you'll join us in investing in the brave and intelligent women of The Care Center by making a donation here. We are so grateful for your support at this critical moment in history. A full transcript … [Read more...] about Update from Anne Teschner
Apply for the The Jones Whitsett Architects Women with Vision Scholarship!
Are you interested in architecture, engineering, design, planning or sustainability? The Jones Whitsett Architects Women with Vision Scholarship, administered by The Care Center, will offer a grant of $1,000 to a student of color entering or continuing college with an interest in pursuing a career in architecture, engineering, design, planning or sustainability. Eligible students are not required … [Read more...] about Apply for the The Jones Whitsett Architects Women with Vision Scholarship!
