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Girls Week
Girls Inc. of the Valley hosted Girl Day 2025 on Feb. 20 at Holyoke City Hall as part of Engineer Week celebrations. This event aimed to inspire and empower girls to explore STEM careers through engaging activities, mentorship, and educational experiences. Girl Day aligns with DiscoverE’s nationwide initiative to spark interest in engineering and encourage girls to imagine their futures in these fields.
Girls Inc. of the Valley participants and staff come together in the City Council chambers. (Photos by Hilary Lynn Photography)
Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia and Suzanne Parker, executive director of Girls Inc. of the Valley, unveil the Girl Day flag. (Photos by Hilary Lynn Photography)
Power of Play
Wellpoint and Playworks New England hosted a lively recess event on Feb. 24. Teachers at White Street School in Springfield engaged in an interactive recess session for their students led by Playworks professionals, highlighting the profound benefits of quality recess on children’s development.
Pictured, from left: David Morales, general manager of Wellpoint; Miranda Foisy, assistant principal of White Street School; Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno; Max Fripp and Murat Emmanuel, executive director and site coordinator, respectively, at Playworks New England; and White Street School teachers Tommy Hyjek and Lisa Rahilly.
Promoting Financial Empowerment
Greenfield Cooperative Bank announced its continued partnership with Community Action of Pioneer Valley to support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which provides free tax-preparation services to individuals and families with low to moderate incomes. Several bank employees attended the VITA kickoff event at Greenfield Community College on Jan. 31, highlighting the bank’s commitment to financial empowerment and community support.
Pictured, from left: Mary Rawls, Siobhan Tripp, Jackie Charron, Clare Higgins, Jess Thompson, Sweeney, and Alyssa Ranker.
