FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Worcester Community Action Council Receives Santander Bank Grant to Support Financial Empowerment Coaching at Resiliency Center

Worcester, MA – November 4, 2025 – Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) is proud to announce it has received a grant from Santander Bank in support of the WCAC Resiliency Center’s Financial Empowerment Coaching program. This funding will expand WCAC’s efforts to empower community members through financial coaching, education, and access to resources that promote long-term stability and economic resilience.

“This grant from Santander Bank comes at a pivotal time for the individuals and families we serve,” said Marybeth Campbell, Chief Executive Officer at WCAC. “The support allows us to strengthen our Resiliency Center, providing not only immediate assistance but also the tools for lasting financial empowerment. Together with Santander, we are helping families thrive and build a stronger, more resilient future.”

WCAC’s Resiliency Center serves as a one-stop hub connecting households to both internal programs and external community resources. Through a holistic, client-centered approach, participants work one-on-one with Financial Empowerment Coaches to identify goals, overcome barriers, and access tools that improve financial health. Services include navigation of public benefits, access to safe and affordable banking, free tax preparation, and micro-lending opportunities.

The Financial Empowerment Coaching program is a cornerstone of WCAC’s mission to help families achieve self-sufficiency. Coaches help participants establish stability and chart a path toward long-term success, whether by building credit, managing debt, or improving savings. The program primarily serves households living below or near the federal poverty level and those living paycheck to paycheck. Since 2023, the Resiliency Center has partnered with 402 financial empowerment coaching clients.

For more information about WCAC’s Resiliency Center and Financial Empowerment Coaching program, visit www.wcac.net.

For more information, please contact Cheyenne Courtney, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, at 508-754-1176 ext. 126.