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SHERYL BLANCATO, CEO
Second Chance Animal Services is a nonprofit animal welfare organization
that operates community veterinary hospitals in Springfield, North Brookfield, Southbridge, and Worcester; subsidized rates are provided to underserved communities. Every year, Second Chance helps tens of thousands of pets through full-service veterinary care, spay/neuter services, adoption services, community and educational outreach programs, training, and a pet-food pantry.
MASSHIRE SPRINGFIELD CAREER CENTER
95 Liberty St., Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 858-2800
www.masshirespringfield.org
KEVIN LYNN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Since 1996, MassHire Springfield has assisted people in building their skill
sets through workshops and career training options to meet the needs of businesses, while offering companies a variety of recruitment options ranging from large job expos to on-site programs for individual companies. The organization’s goal is to match the needs of people looking for work to those of its business partners.
THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC.
25 Carew St., Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 247-9738
www.foodbankwma.org
ANDREW MOREHOUSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Food Bank works to end hunger in Western Mass. by providing nutritious food, strengthening the region’s food-assistance network, and developing solutions to the causes of hunger. The Food Bank receives food from a number of different sources, including state and federal government, local farms, food businesses, and community organizations, and distributes it to member food pantries, shelters, and meal sites, as well as directly to families.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER WESTFIELD INC.
28 West Silver St., Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 562-2301
www.bgcwestfield.org
BO SULLIVAN, CEO
The Boys & Girls Club aims to inspire and enable young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Its programs for ages 2 to 18 are designed to support youth in achieving three priority outcomes: academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
CLINICAL & SUPPORT OPTIONS
8 Atwood Dr., Suite 301, Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 773-1314
www.csoinc.org
KARIN JEFFERS, PRESIDENT AND CEO
CSO’s mission is to provide responsive and effective interventions and services to support individual adults, children, and families in their quest for stability, growth, and a positive quality of life. Services include crisis and emergency services; outpatient mental health; family-support programs; community-based programs; and shelter, housing, and homelessness efforts.
GÁNDARA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC.
933 East Columbus Ave., Springfield, MA (413) 732-2120
www.gandaracenter.org
LOIS NESCI, CEO
Founded in 1977 to advocate and provide for equal services in the Hispanic community, Gándara Center delivers quality bilingual behavioral-health, substance-use, and preventive services for a diverse clientele of nearly 15,000 children, adults, and families each year in 100 locations across Massachusetts.
WORK OPPORTUNITY CENTER INC.
94 North Elm St., Suite 104, Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 786-8830
www.wocinc.org
MARY AKERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Established in 1969, Work Opportunity Center is a private, nonprofit organization headquartered in Westfield, with various sites throughout Western Mass. WOC provides training, employment opportunities, and community- based day services to individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities.
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