News

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…

WCAC will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5PM via Zoom teleconference. Full agenda available here. Meetings are open to the public. Please contact Marybeth Campbell for teleconference information.

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

WCAC will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Monday, June 9, 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 Launches “Bridge to Prosperity” Pilot to Combat Cliff Effect and Advance Economic Mobility Worcester, MA – May 16, 2025 – The Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC), in partnership with Springfield WORKS and a statewide coalition of organizations, proudly announces the launch of the Bridge to Prosperity Pilot, a groundbreaking initiative designed to dismantle the systemic barriers that prevent working families from achieving long-term economic stability. At the heart of the pilot is the “cliff effect,” a phenomenon where even modest increases in income can trigger sudden losses in public benefits, often leaving families worse off financially despite earning more. Bridge to…

WCAC will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5PM via Zoom teleconference. Full agenda available here. Meetings are open to the public. Please contact Marybeth Campbell for teleconference information.

Nestled in the heart of Southern Worcester County, the Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) has been a base of support for families across the region. A standout event, the Annual Community Baby Shower, hosted by WCAC’s Healthy Families of Southern Worcester County and in partnership with the Southern Worcester County Parent Support Network, has become a cornerstone for expectant and new parents in the community. As we anticipate this year’s gathering on Wednesday, May 14th, at the Southbridge Community Center, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the profound impact this event has had over the years. A Day of Celebration and Connection The Community Baby Shower isn’t…