Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

VOC 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.

Programs Offered

• Adult Education and Workforce Development
  • Adult Basic Education
  • ESOL
  • Job Readiness
  • Job Training
  • Literacy
• Benefits Assistance
  • WIC
• Early Education & Care
  • Accepts Child Care Vouchers
  • Center-based Child Care
  • Family Child Care
  • Out-of-School Time Programs
• Energy Programs
  • Fuel Assistance (LIHEAP)
  • Heating System Repair and Replacement
• Food, Basic Needs, and Health Services
  • Basic Needs
    • Diaper Program
  • Food Access
    • WIC Program Site
• Housing Programs
  • Eviction Assistance
  • Low Income Housing
  • Subsidized Housing Application Assistance
• Money Management
  • VITA

Communities Served

• Agawam
• Ashby
• Blandford
• Brimfield
• Chester
• Chicopee
• East Longmeadow
• Granby
• Granville
• Hampden
• Holland
• Holyoke
• Longmeadow
• Ludlow
• Monson
• Montgomery
• Palmer
• Russell
• South Hadley
• Southwick
• Springfield
• Tolland
• Wales
• West Springfield
• Westfield
• Wilbraham

Jobs

Employment Opportunities at Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

Additional Info

We also have 2 College access programs, GEAR UP and Educational Opportunity Center. Additionally, we have 3 after-school programs for kids, a youth summer camp, a summer youth employment program, and a Senior Companion Program.