Project Amp - Gandara Center

01/31/2026

Young women in Springfield! Check this out!

01/30/2026

Happy National Mentoring Month to Belinda!

Belinda is a graduating senior at Westfield State University who has been so helpful in supporting our youth this school year.

We wish her the best in her future endeavors!

01/16/2026

Happy National Mentoring Month to Natalia!

Natalia is a graduating senior at Westfield State University who has been mentoring youth at the WFRC during her senior year. She hopes to work supporting young women battling eating disorders upon graduation!

Thank you, Natalia, for supporting our youth and all that you do!

01/05/2026

January is National Mentoring Month!

We'll be featuring our Westfield Family Resource Mentors to show appreciation for all they do!

Did you know: 75% of all Americans who had a mentor growing up said that relationship was a major contributor to their success in life.

12/04/2025

Holiday Fun Night For Families 😊 All are welcome

12/04/2025

🎄✨ Teens of Westfield — it’s party time! Join Project AMP at the WFRC for our Holiday Hangout! Games, music, snacks, cozy vibes & good company. Don’t miss it! 🎁❄️

11/17/2025

This Wednesday!!!

Please see the organiations listed below for support and resources for families.

Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline
Counselors can connect families to local food pantries, the WIC program, and other resources in more than 180 languages.
1-800-645-8333
https://projectbread.org/foodsource-hotline

Western MA Food Bank
Find local mobile food distributions and pantries at foodbankwma.org/get-help.
The Hampden County mobile food bank distribution schedule is available on their website or by calling (413) 247-9738

Our Community Table (soup kitchen) at 101 Meadow St. For more information, call 413-572-9147 or visit www.westfieldsoupkitchen.org.

Other organizations in Westfield that can help:

Samaritan Inn at 7 Free St. For more information, call 413-568-3122.

YWCA of Western Massachusetts. For more information, call 800-796-8711 or visit www.ywworks.org.

St. Vincent De Paul Charitable Society at 30 Bartlett St. For more information, call 413-562-5620.

Gandara Family Resource Center
School Liaison - Julia Cole
cell: (413) 650-5209
email: jcole2@gandaracenter.org

11/17/2025

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Please share with anyone you know who is in need.

11/03/2025

Since SNAP benefits have been suspended, here are some resources to help with food insecurity.

Share with someone who may be in need.

11/03/2025

Please see the organiations listed below for support and resources for families.

Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline
Counselors can connect families to local food pantries, the WIC program, and other resources in more than 180 languages.
1-800-645-8333
https://projectbread.org/foodsource-hotline

Western MA Food Bank
Find local mobile food distributions and pantries at foodbankwma.org/get-help.
The Hampden County mobile food bank distribution schedule is available on their website or by calling (413) 247-9738

Our Community Table (soup kitchen) at 101 Meadow St. For more information, call 413-572-9147 or visit www.westfieldsoupkitchen.org.

Other organizations in Westfield that can help:

Samaritan Inn at 7 Free St. For more information, call 413-568-3122.

YWCA of Western Massachusetts. For more information, call 800-796-8711 or visit www.ywworks.org.

St. Vincent De Paul Charitable Society at 30 Bartlett St. For more information, call 413-562-5620.

Gandara Family Resource Center
School Liaison - Julia Cole
cell: (413) 650-5209
email: jcole2@gandaracenter.org