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Springfield Partners for Community Action Welcomes Ramona Matos

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Partners for Community Action, an anti-poverty agency, announced the hiring of Ramona Matos as SNAP Outreach and Enrollment coordinator. She will provide outreach services to recruit, enroll, and assist clients in recertifying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Additionally, she will build relationships with external agencies and establish connections within the community to promote Springfield Partners’ services.

“Springfield Partners is incredibly proud to be expanding our SNAP outreach to help even more residents in need in Greater Springfield,” said JC Schnabl, deputy executive director at Springfield Partners. “Ramona’s extensive community connections will enable her to significantly impact those who could benefit from SNAP. She exemplifies the kind of person who is compassionate, eager, and willing to go the extra mile for her neighbors.”

Prior to joining Springfield Partners, Matos was a senior clerk for Springfield Public Schools, providing daily data entry and customer service, while assisting with any school-related issues. Prior to that, she was an outreach worker for the city’s Department of Elder Affairs, offering support and outreach services such as wellness calls and assistance with benefits. She received her associate degree in science from Holyoke Community College.