SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The Springfield community got to meet the new executive director at the Gray House. It was a bonding moment between the executive director and the community. The community got to learn about the current work they do and upcoming projects. Isabella Brady-Prankus is t he new executive director at the nonprofit human service agency. Prankus has been with the Gray House for the past three years. She's helped to increase enrollment in their education programs and develop new community partnerships.She says she'd like to continue these efforts. "I'm working hard to ensure that we're engaging with our community and we're engaging with funders that are now entering the workforce," Prankus says. "I am excited to reach out and meet with individuals who are right out of college and starting their journey into the workforce and starting to realize that in the community service needs that they have." The Gray House currently provides groceries to people in need. Along with providing educational services to adults and offering a Kid's Club..which serves children 2 through 5. It helps provide academic support, engage in activities, and enjoy nutritious food. And if you're looking to show your support, the non-profit is always looking for non-perishable food donations. Local News Headlines Students in New England compete in robotics championship at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield New Gray House director focuses on community engagement and funding State House Spotlight: Community advocates and addressing federal issues New tariffs expected to have pros and cons in western Massachusetts WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com. ...read more read less