Holyoke Trivia:
- Once recognized as the "Queen of Industrial Cities" and the "Paper City of the World", Holyoke was a powerhouse in the industrial revolution.
- The sport of volleyball was invented in Holyoke on February 9, 1895 by William G. Morgan.
- Holyoke is home to the Volleyball Hall of Fame.
- Holyoke was one of the first planned industrial communities in the United States.
- Holyoke is home to the second largest annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade in the nation.
Programs:
Young Parents – Offers pregnant and parenting out-of-school youth, aged 14-24, who have not achieved a high school diploma with a variety of educational and life skills training.
For more information on the Holyoke site and the programs offered, contact Jynai McDonald, Regional Manager, jmcdonald@tra-inc.org.
225 High St., 2nd Floor
Holyoke, MA 01040
Phone: (413) 532-4755
Fax: (413) 532-4757