The original STEM team has evolved from science, technology, engineering, and math to include the arts (STEAM), thereby creating a new lens by which our offerings are intended to be more diverse and holistic. Our evolving STEAM initiatives include on and off campus opportunities, and our connections with learning partners span multiple communities, including K–12 educational institutions to […]
The Performance Project brings people together to create theater and visual art through multi-generational collaborations. Our community members of many ages and ancestries participate in artistic training, inter-generational mentoring, and leadership development. We claim a public voice, engage audiences in dialogue about oppression and liberation, and celebrate our humanity and connection through the arts. The Performance […]
Nuestras Raices aims to create healthy environments, celebrate “agri-culture,” harness our collective energy, and to advance our vision of a just and sustainable future. Nuestras Raices promotes economic, human and community development in Holyoke through projects relating to food, agriculture, and the environment. It draws its membership and its leadership from its network of community […]
The Treehouse Foundation is dedicated to supporting families and children impacted by foster care in an intentional, trauma-informed intergenerational community. Treehouse’s major initiatives are the Treehouse Community in Easthampton and the Re-Envisioning Foster Care in American (REFCA) Movement, as well as a second location being developed in the Boston area. The Treehouse Community is devoted […]
ENGin’s program, launched in March of 2020, is the only one of its kind in Ukraine – unlimited 1-on-1 speaking sessions open to any young Ukrainian, anywhere, at any time. ENGin is helping a generation of young Ukrainians improve their spoken English and intercultural skills, making an impact on both an individual and a national […]
Springfield School Volunteers (SSV) is a non-profit organization whose mission has been to match the resources of the community with the needs of the Springfield Public Schools (SPS) since 1969. Springfield School Volunteers aims to facilitate learning-focused community involvement in support of the Springfield Public Schools’ goal of ensuring that every child attains a high […]
Homework House provides free tutoring and mentoring for children who are at-risk for academic failure and dropping out of school. We give children a loving and caring environment in which to improve their skills in reading and math and help them improve their literacy skills so they can become productive members of our community. We […]
Having a mentor makes a big difference, and kids today need mentors now more than ever. Whether they live with one parent, two parents, guardians or grandparents, having a mentor can be an important resource for kids from all backgrounds to help build upon their skills and foster their potential. Big Brothers and Big Sisters […]
