Author: Rachel Martinez
Development Intern, GreenLight
Fund
In the fall of 2011 the
GreenLight Fund supported the launch of Single
Stop USA to Boston. Single Stop works
with community colleges to help low-income students and families access
existing resources proven to increase economic mobility and academic success. Now,
we’re excited to announce that Single Stop is expanding in Massachusetts, with
two new sites opening this fall.
Given the success of its program at Bunker Hill Community
College, Single Stop is set to partner with both Roxbury Community College (RCC)
and Springfield Technical and Community College (STCC).
As part of an ongoing effort to revitalize and expand the
college, RCC will now feature Single Stop in its admission process. Single Stop
received significant support from Roxbury’s new president, Dr. Valerie
Roberson, who recognizes that a large portion of the student body is made up of
low-income individuals who will greatly benefit from the Single Stop’s services.
The only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC is
already known for its strong workforce development, and with Single Stop’s help
there will soon be even more opportunities for students. Springfield Technical
Community College, which led the fundraising for the new program, plans to integrate
Single Stop into the campus through automatic referrals from financial aid and
coordination with enrollment management systems.
For more information visit www.singlestopusa.org.
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