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Join us for an inspiring morning as Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) proudly presents the 2026 Resiliency Awards. This annual event celebrates the strength, dedication, and impact of individuals and organizations across Central Massachusetts who are making a meaningful difference in our community. Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AMLocation: Top of the Tower446 Main StreetWorcester, MA 01608 The Resiliency Awards honor outstanding contributions in the following categories: Sgt. Shriver Trailblazer Award Steven Desmairis Champion for Kids Award Iggy Strong Award Energy Equity Champion Award Bridge Award Additional details, including this year’s honorees, will be announced soon. Get Involved Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations…

WCAC will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Monday, March 9th, 2026 at 5PM via Zoom teleconference. Full agenda available here. Meetings are open to the public. Please contact Marybeth Campbell for teleconference information.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Worcester Community Action Council Welcomes Echo Louissaint-Collins to Board of Directors Worcester, MA – Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Echo Louissaint-Collins to its Board of Directors. A dedicated community advocate and longtime supporter of WCAC’s mission, Louissaint-Collins brings valuable lived experience, leadership, and a deep commitment to advancing economic opportunity across Central Massachusetts. Echo Louissaint-Collins is a community-centered nonprofit leader and human services professional dedicated to advancing equity and strengthening youth and community voice in Worcester. She serves as an HR Generalist and Internship Coordinator at Seven Hills Foundation. Additionally, Louissaint-Collins is the Founder and Executive Director of…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Worcester Community Action Council’s Resiliency Center Expands Financial Coaching with Support from the United Way of Central MA   Worcester, MA – Worcester Community Action Council’s (WCAC) Resiliency Center has been able to expand its financial empowerment coaching program and improve the economic mobility of our clients with the support of the United Way of Central Massachusetts (UWCM). This two-year partnership began in 2025 to help families navigate their financial goals by providing guidance and financial empowerment tools through a client-centered lens.  The WCAC Resiliency Center is dedicated to addressing community needs through programs and support services that help individuals and families overcome challenges, build resilience, and…

WCAC will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5PM in person at 18 Chestnut Street, Walnut Wing Conference Room (basement level). Full agenda available here. Meetings are open to the public.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Worcester Community Action Council Recognizes Cornerstone Bank’s $25,000 Contribution to Support Winter Heating Assistance Worcester, MA – December 31, 2025 – Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. (WCAC) is grateful to announce a $25,000 contribution from Cornerstone Bank to support the WCAC Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), helping ensure families across Central Massachusetts have access to critical heating assistance during the winter season.  Cornerstone Bank has been a valued partner of WCAC for many years, consistently supporting programs that address urgent community needs. Their continued investment reflects a shared commitment to strengthening local communities and supporting individuals and families facing financial hardship.  As the federally designated anti-poverty agency…

WCAC will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Monday, December 8th, 2025 at 5PM via Zoom teleconference. Full agenda available here. Meetings are open to the public. Please contact Marybeth Campbell for teleconference information.

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…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Worcester Community Action Council Head Start Expands Extended Day Classrooms with Support from United Way Partners Worcester, MA – October 17, 2025 – Worcester Community Action Council’s (WCAC) Head Start program is expanding extended day classroom hours with the support of two United Way agencies, United Way of South Central Massachusetts and United Way of Central Massachusetts, to better meet the needs of working families in Southbridge and Leicester. Through funding from the United Way of South Central Massachusetts, WCAC’s Southbridge Head Start Center will launch a new extended hours program, opening one classroom early from 7:30 to 8:00 AM, Monday through Friday, for 16…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Worcester Community Action Council Awarded $50,000 MassCEC Planning Grant to Build Clean Energy Career Pathways for Youth Worcester, MA – October 16, 2025 – Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. (WCAC) has been awarded a $50,000 Planning Grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to design a new program connecting youth directly to clean energy jobs. Led by WCAC’s Job & Education Center (JEC), the initiative will bring together staff from WCAC’s Energy and Resiliency Center departments, five youth participants, and partners including SMOC’s Green Jobs Academy, MassHire Central Region Workforce Board (MCRWB), and local clean energy vendors. The grant will fund a planning work…