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‘Hoop Up Springfield’ returns with basketball and job opportunities for youth

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Hampden County students were invited to hit the court and explore new opportunities at the 9th annual Hoop Up Springfield Basketball Tournament & Summer Job Fair. Hosted by Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni, the free event was held at American International College’s Butova Gymnasium on Monday and was open to students ages 11 through 18 from across the county. “It feels good because I get to meet new people, like I got to learn a lot of stuff. It’s good to be here,” said Ronald Martinez, a student at at Kiley Middle School in Springfield....

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Dress for Success celebrates 25 years of empowerment

by: Nicole Buddie HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – ‘Dress for Success Western Massachusetts’ is celebrating 25 years of empowering women and non-binary individuals. They hosted ‘Common Threads’ at the log cabin in Holyoke on Thursday evening. The annual fundraiser and gala support year-round projects. Dress for Success and their volunteers guide the community to economic independence. With no-fee programs and professional attire, volunteers help them achieve employment opportunities. “We’re always looking for volunteers, people who can help with our suitings in the boutique, people who can help teach our workforce development classes, people who can be mentors,” says Dress for Success...