SPRINGFIELD, MA –The Gray House, a nonprofit organization in the North End of Springfield, is hosting a tag sale to raise money for its programs which help low-income individuals and families throughout the Greater Springfield community. The tag sale will take place at The Gray House, 22 Sheldon Street, Springfield on Tuesday, August 27 from […]

On Thursday, August 8, Urban Potential at Trinity Church completed its four-week summer intensive of Adult ESOL classes with incredible results. 100% of the students improved more than 50% with an average improvement of 10 points or 70%. All advanced past the levels offered at Urban Potential and will receive first priority in enrolling into higher […]

The Gray House was recently awarded a $7,500 grant from Chicopee Savings Bank Charitable Foundation. $2,500 will go toward the Organization’s food assistance program, while the remaining $5,000 was spent on helping to create a fun, safe environment for the children in the Kids’ Club summer and after school programs. On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, […]

USDA proposal could leave millions without food stamps

We are currently looking to fill our Kids’ Club Coordinator and Kids’ Club Counselor positions with qualified, responsible and enthusiastic individuals who love to work with children. Applications for both positions will be accepted through Thursday, August 1, 2019. Kids’ Club Coordinator Posting Kids’ Club Counselor Posting Application Form  

The Gray House Adult Education (AE) students impressed not only the staff but also themselves with the closing of the first academic year of our restructured program in June. 44 students of the 86 enrolled took a post-test following a 12-week session. 75% of the students improved 50% or more. The average change was +7.18 […]

Need for food at local pantries increases during summer months For a list of meal sites for children this summer, visit: https://meals4kids.org/  

The Gray House is seeking two part-time employees for the 2019-2020 academic year, with the opportunity to extend beyond that time period. The Adult Education program is advertising for an Adult Education ESOL Instructor. The position, which includes teaching and planning time is up to 30-hours/week with benefits available and has two locations: The Gray House […]

Urban Potential at Trinity Church in Forest Park will have a four-week intensive session of Mixed Beginner and Literacy ESOL classes this summer from July 16 to August 8. Classes are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only, with the Literacy level from 1:30 to 2:30 PM, and the Mixed Beginner level from 2:45 to 4:45 […]

Less than 15 years ago, a derelict house–not unlike the “gray house” prior to 1984–sat on the lot next to 22 Sheldon Street. Today, the property is owned by The Gray House and was recently redesigned thanks to funding from the City of Springfield’s Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $25,000, along with contributions […]