16Apr
Heery International Volunteers – 2011
Heery International Volunteers paint Head Start classroom. Thank you!
13Apr
Cuts to WCAC unacceptable
Full and original article posted on Telegram & Gazette President Barack Obama, during his State of the Union address, stated that federal cuts to the Community Services Block Grant funding are part of a unique opportunity to “right our fiscal ship and begin to reduce our massive deficits and debt.” Cutting this program support for community action agencies is an attack on over 20.7 million income-limited children, seniors, veterans and families across the country. This is unreasonable and unacceptable. CSBG funds the Community Action network — 1,100 nonprofit service providers nationwide, 24 of which are in Massachusetts. It’s one of the most significant and comprehensive approaches by the…
28Jan
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day January 28, 2011
L to R: Joe Diamond, Executive Director, Massachusetts Community Action Programs, Kathleen Polanowicz representing Congressman James McGovern; Anita Hill, IRS, Director of Field Assistance Area 1; Jill C. Dagilis, WCAC Executive Director; Elice Chiapulis, WCAC Fuel Assistance Staff; Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray; Timothy Garvin, President, United Way of Central Massachusetts; Mark Bilotta, CEO, Colleges of Worcester Consortium. Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. welcomed Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray on Friday, January 28, 2011, as one of many statewide agencies to kick-off Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day. The Lt. Governor met with customers who filed in the past, volunteer tax preparers, as well as members of the Worcester…
08Sep
In Worcester, An Anti-Poverty Agency Helps its Neediest
Full and original article posted on Mass.gov I have been to a number of anti-poverty agencies across the state and my awe at the dedication and effort of the people who work at these agencies has yet to subside. I know that I have written before about how Governor Patrick wants to make sure that we know in detail how the stimulus funds are working, so for this trip I paid a visit to the Worcester Community Action Council to see firsthand the impact of its stimulus funds. Once again, I was amazed at what this agency does to help some of the poorest in its city. Jill…
29Apr
Kennedy keynotes WCAC meeting Senator’s widow shares enthusiasm
By Steven H. Foskett Jr. THE TELEGRAM & GAZETTE WORCESTER — Victoria Reggie Kennedy told the audience gathered last night for the Worcester Community Action Council’s 45th anniversary celebration that the antipoverty organization is as vital today as it was when it was created as an outgrowth of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty. Ms. Kennedy, widow of the late Democratic Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, said her husband respected the work the Worcester organization does, and commended it for recommitting its efforts even as similar organizations are suffering in the tough economic times. “Some people said caring for the poor was a luxury we couldn’t afford, that…
28Apr
Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. 45th Anniversary Celebration April 28, 2010, Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA Action Hero Award Recipients
(Back Row- left to right): 45th Action Hero Honorees: J. Christopher Collins, Unum; James Howard, Center of Hope; Richard Leahy, Webster Five Cents Savings Bank; Bill Van Dam, NSTAR; Mrs. Victoria Reggie Kennedy; Andy Lacombe, Charter TV3; Lee Gaudette, Blackstone Valley Education Foundation; William Breault, Main South Community Development Corporation (Front Row- left to right):Tony Simas, NSTAR; Kathleen Reville, Seven Hills Foundation; Jeannie Hebert, Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce; Ann Lisi, Greater Worcester Community Foundation; Jean Giguere, Smith & Jones; and Tony Shirley, Energy All Stars.
28Apr
WCAC’s 45th Anniversary – April 28, 2010
Worcester Community Action Council, Inc, (WCAC) held its 45th Anniversary Celebration Event on April 28, 2010 at Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA. WCAC’s 45th Event celebrated the many organizations that have helped to contribute to WCAC’s achievements over the years, along with key action heroes. This year’s Action Heroes recognized included: Unum, Seven Hills Foundation, Main South Community Development Corporation, Center of Hope, Energy All Stars, Smith & Jones, NSTAR Electric & Gas Corporation, Webster Five Cents Savings Bank, Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce and Education Foundation, Greater Worcester Community Foundation, and Charter-TV3. At the same time, WCAC was thrilled to announce the establishment of the Senator Edward M.…
18Mar
Governor Deval Patrick speaks with WCAC Job & Education Center
Governor Deval Patrick speaks with WCAC Job & Education Center students Samuel Sierra and Emilio Campos on a March 18, 2010 visit to Worcester.
12Feb
WCAC Legislative Breakfast – February 12, 2010
Legislative Breakfast Feb. 12, 2010: (left to right) Senator Harriette L. Chandler, Jim Kersten for Rep. Vincent Pedone, Stuart Loosemore for Rep. Anne M. Gobi, WCAC Board Member Winnie Octave, WCAC Board Treasurer Jack Foley, WCAC Board Chairwoman Deborah Penta, Rep. James J. O’Day, Stephanie Kozlowski for Rep. Paul K. Frost, Senator Michael O. Moore, WCAC Board Member Sue Obiero, and Rep. Robert P. Spellane.
01Feb
Donna J. McGrath, Organizational Development Administrator, WCAC
Full and original article posted on Telegram & Gazette What do you do? “My responsibilities include fundraising, technical writing and editing reports and proposals; public relations, events, program development, legislative work and being a representative of the agency on different community projects. It’s quite broad.” How did you get into this job? “WCAC was started in 1965 under president Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty, and funded under the Economic Opportunity Act. Under the federal regulations for the agency, it must have a tripartite type board, with one-third from the private sector, one-third community sector and one-third public sector representatives. Click here to read full article.