Welcome to Worcester Community Action Council
Worcester Community Action Council’s (WCAC) mission is helping people move to economic self-sufficiency through programs, partnerships, and advocacy. WCAC was started in 1965 under President Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty.” It is the federally designated “community action agency” for Central MA. Today, the agency serves the City of Worcester and 45 surrounding towns through emergency and social service programs.
Financial Empowerment
In working towards advancing our mission of “moving people to economic self-sufficiency”, WCAC offers programming intended to educate, empower and connect people to financial opportunities and support them to reach their self-identified goals. Our financial coaches have access to countless community resources to help stabilize individuals facing financial challenges and begin building towards economic mobility.
Home Heating Help is Here
The home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) is a free resource to help eligible households pay a portion of winter heating bills. No matter what type of heating source you have, LIHEAP may be able to help you pay your bills. Explore your eligibility and apply for assistance.
Openings at new Head Start Classrooms!
WCAC has openings for children ages 3-5 in new Head Start classrooms now open in East Brookfield and Leicester. Offering a dynamic program focused on language, literacy, and social emotional development. Call 508 765-4738 or visit www.WCAC.net/Head-Start to enroll!
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We are an umbrella agency for education, employment and social service programs.
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WCAC opens new Head Start classrooms
Worcester Community Action Council's Head Start program is actively recruiting children ages 3-5 for enrollment in new classrooms the agency recently opened in East Brookfield and Leicester. Read more
December Board Meeting Scheduled
WCAC will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 5 p.m. via Zoom teleconference. Full agenda available here. Meetings are open to the…
Webster Five donates $25K to Emergency Fuel Fund
Webster Five is helping the Worcester Community Action Council’s (WCAC) Emergency Fuel Fund get ahead of the cold with its recent donation of $25,000. This contribution marks the first significant…