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Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: Eliminating poverty by providing the opportunity for our low and moderate income neighbors, families, and friends in the greater hampden county area to achieve greater independence and a higher quality of life.
Programs: Voc brokers the fuel assistance funds to eligible families in allof hampden county excluding springfield.
voc operates six child care centers in holyoke and chicopee. Ourgoal is to assist parents who are working, in training leading toemployment, or have other special needs. We provide a completeeducation program, meals, and opportunities for parentinvolvement.
voc's women, infants, and children (wic) program providesinformation and vouchers for free healthy foods to eligiblefamilies. When appropriate, wic assists participants to makenutrition changes in a manner that will result in improved healthfor the entire family.
voc is a community action oganization providing programs for the elderly and children including health and education.