Housatonic Day Care Center

Established in 1973, New North Citizens' Council provides advocacy, social and human services to the residents of Hampden County, Mass. Its housing program provides assistance to families in need of housing services, including first-time homebuyers' workshops and homeless prevention services. The organization s young parents support program provides pregnant and parenting youths with home-based parent support programs and case management, prenatal and parenting education, child abuse prevention, and information and referral services. It also offers individual assessment and planning and case management services. In addition, it offers child care, family support, transportation, health and nutrition counseling, family planning and parenting education services. The organization also assists families where a member has a developmental disability.

Located in Chicopee, Mass., Valley Opportunity Council represents a network of community service specialists dedicated to providing various support services for low- and moderate-income families in the Greater Hampden County area. It offers a wide range of services, including senior and housing services, child care, youth programs, transportation, nutrition and education services, and health and energy services. The council operates more than 70 family and child care homes to assist parents who are working. It also provides a complete education program, meals and allows parent involvement in the program. Valley Opportunity Council participates in the Department of Education s summer food service program to assist low-income families in meeting their nutritional needs throughout the year.

The Springfield Jewish Community Center Massachusetts is a recreational and learning facility that provides various services for Jewish identification, enriching Jewish life and fostering unity within the Jewish community. It also provides services to enhance personal, social and physical development and to promote the well-being of the Jewish and general community worldwide. It offers various educational and enrichment programs, such as Jewish education and cultural arts, fitness and aquatics, the senior net program, and summer camps, and maccabi games. It additionally hosts various Jewish education programs and rents its facilities for celebration of a wide range of special events and occasions. It also offers catering services and organizes various programs, such as the Jewish singles program and the early childhood development program. The center is located in Springfield, Mass.