Calling parents of young children:
connect to cool, fun & educational stuff!
If you have young children, you will want to opt in to this exciting community texting campaign. 413 Families is a community-based texting program for families with young children living in Springfield, Massachusetts that offers information about fun things to do—most of it FREE, and tips about health, learning and more! Our goal: a better life and future for you and your children!
413families Learning at Home!
While schools are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, we asked our 413families to share ways they are learning together at home. Here's what they shared!
Look Who's Reading!
413 Families opt-ins sent us photos reading with their children.
413families Celebrates the 4th of July!
We asked our 413families to share photos of how they celebrated the 4th of July – here are all the responses! Thank you to our opt-ins for sharing your experiences with us!
Here's What Our 413families Are Thankful For!
We asked our 413families opt-ins to tell us in words or photos what they're thankful for this holiday season. Here are some of the wonderful responses we received!
To opt in online complete the form below, or text 413families (or 413familias for Spanish) to 313131. To receive Holyoke-specific texts, check the boxes 413familiesH (English) or 413familiasH (Spanish) below, or text keyword to 313131.
Message and data rates may apply. Expect about 2 messages per week.
Text STOP 413families (or STOP 413familias, 413familiesH or 413familiasH) to opt out or HELP for help.
For contests and giveaways, winners will be notified via text message and asked to provide a mailing address.