The Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is dedicated to eliminating poverty by providing the opportunity for our low- and moderate-income neighbors, families and friends in the Greater Hampden County area to achieve greater independence and a higher quality of life.
To build a strong Vietnamese American community and a vibrant Fields Corner through the following measures: promoting civic engagement and community building; developing affordable housing and commercial space; providing small business technical assistance and micro-enterprise development; and offering high-quality child care services.
To prepare and mobilize emerging leaders to help communities gain access to and conserve land for people and nature.
To build leaders on the court, in the classroom, and in the community by providing academic and social development programs alongside recreational and competitive tennis instruction for youth and adults.
To improve the health of all people in the Berkshires and surrounding communities, regardless of their ability to pay.
SEMAP is dedicated to preserving and expanding access to local food and sustainable farming in Southeastern Massachusetts through research and education.