Springfield College Hosts 15th Annual Adopt-a-family Program

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield College Office of Spiritual Life is hosted its 15th annual adopt-a-family program over the holiday season. Members of the campus community purchased gifts for 20 families that are part of the Teen Parent Program, which is part of Open Pantry Community Services Inc., located in Springfield.

Members of the Springfield College campus community were able to participate in this program either as individuals or as part of a group. Faculty, staff, students, clubs, and athletic teams throughout the campus collaborated in purchasing gifts for Teen Parent Program families, with the Office of Spiritual Life assisting in collecting and matching the gifts with the appropriate families. Gifts included gift cards, food donations, clothing, and toys.

The Teen Parent Program is a residential program dedicated to providing teenage parents and their children a safe place to live while also seeking to bridge access to resources, life skills, and the development of achievable, long-term self-sufficiency goals.