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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Health
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Youth in Springfield showcase mental health in photo exhibit
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Local youth with the Gandara Center in Springfield use photography to spark conversations about mental health. Why is this attraction billboard on I-91 in Springfield blank? Called 'Rooted in Change, United in Growth,' the youth-led photo exhibit took place at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Springfield. The center invited the public to see powerful visual stories connecting underage gambling, health struggles, and peer pressure. Organizers told 22News that it's more than just an art exhibition, it's a call to action. 'And they are given the opportunity to take photos and captions about messaging in their community, so this is the showcase of the change they want to see in their community, what's happening in their community. It's all about youth voices and they matter,' said Priscilla Martinez-Munoz of the Gandara Center. if you missed the exhibit, you can continue to follow the work of these local young artists on Gandara's Instagram account. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Youth in Springfield showcase mental health in photo exhibit
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Local youth with the Gandara Center in Springfield use photography to spark conversations about mental health. Why is this attraction billboard on I-91 in Springfield blank? Called 'Rooted in Change, United in Growth,' the youth-led photo exhibit took place at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Springfield. The center invited the public to see powerful visual stories connecting underage gambling, health struggles, and peer pressure. Organizers told 22News that it's more than just an art exhibition, it's a call to action. 'And they are given the opportunity to take photos and captions about messaging in their community, so this is the showcase of the change they want to see in their community, what's happening in their community. It's all about youth voices and they matter,' said Priscilla Martinez-Munoz of the Gandara Center. if you missed the exhibit, you can continue to follow the work of these local young artists on Gandara's Instagram account. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gandara opens new young adult housing facility
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP)– The Gandara Center has cut the ribbon for housing for young adults through their 'SHINE' program. The SHINE program is dedicated to providing stability, support and hope for young adults transitioning out of the youth services provided by the Department of Children and Families. Department of Public Utilities says gas companies must cut bills by 5 percent The apartments include two bedrooms, a bathroom, living room, kitchen, laundry and even a office or game room. They also provide the resources for young adults to reach self-sufficiency. Lois Nesci, CEO of the Gandara Center, said it is all about providing an environment that is respectful for the people they serve. 'Which offers them housing and support for employment, education, physical and emotional health and socialization,' said Nesci. The apartments will be filled by young adults ages 18 to 22 as a transitional place as they work to establish themselves. DCF is incharge of the placements. The Gandara Center said they help over 100 young adults a year with their variety of services including the transitional housing and rapid rehousing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
