Department-Youth Service Holyoke

Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee in Chicopee, MA is dedicated to enabling all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. They offer a variety of programs including drop-in, licensed childcare, teen programs, and summer fun club to support the youth in their community. With a focus on building tomorrow's leaders, the Club organizes events like the George Webb Memorial Basketball Tournament and the Great Futures Golf Classic. Through their annual campaign and volunteer opportunities, they strive to create a positive and engaging environment where teens can thrive academically and socially.Generated from the website

Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts is dedicated to providing economic education and financial literacy programs to the youth of western Massachusetts and Vermont. JA of Western Massachusetts impacts thousands of young people each yearopening their minds to their potential and preparing them for life after graduation. As a member of JA Worldwide, JA of Western MA is a part of a global organization that operates in 123 countries and reaches 9.7 million students around the globe. Junior Achievement programs are offered at no cost to the schools and community groups throughout Western Massachusetts. All of the Junior Achievement Programs correlate to the MCAS standards and the Massachusetts Frameworks set by the DOE. Our age-appropriate, academically challenging programs are offered to local schools and community groups free of charge because of the financial support we receive from hundreds of local businesses, individuals, and foundations, in addition to our Special Events, which include The Stock Market Challenge, our Annual Bowl-A-Thon and the Baystate Invitational Golf Tournament.

Seeds of Solidarity Education Center is a non-profit organization located in Orange, MA, dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages to grow food and transform hunger into health through innovative education and community programs. Utilizing agroecological methods, the center fosters resilience in communities by regenerating soil and restoring the climate while offering a seasonal farmstand featuring fresh produce. With a range of workshops, including gardening and building, along with initiatives like Women Healing Women Healing Earth, Seeds of Solidarity promotes diversity and inclusivity within its programs. The center actively engages with the community through resource materials, recipes, and events aimed at enhancing food justice and environmental sustainability. Generated from the website