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…
April 2, 2025 To our valued clients, partners, and the greater Central Massachusetts community: In light of recent news regarding federal workforce reductions and the closure of regional offices impacting Head Start and the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), we want to provide reassurance and clarity. At WCAC, it is business as usual. Our Head Start classrooms remain open, our energy assistance programs are fully operational, and our commitment to serving our community remains as strong as ever. While the federal landscape may be shifting, WCAC continues to deliver the essential services our neighbors rely on every day. We understand that headlines can cause uncertainty, especially for families…
The Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) is honored to welcome Kim Janey as the featured speaker at our 2025 Resiliency Awards. A distinguished leader whose journey embodies the very essence of resilience and progress, Ms. Janey serves as the President and CEO of Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath), an organization renowned for its groundbreaking approach to eradicating poverty through direct services, advocacy, and research. Ms. Janey’s story is one of historic achievement and profound commitment to community upliftment. She made history as Boston’s first woman and first Black mayor, steering the city with visionary leadership through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her tenure was marked by a focused…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Worcester Community Action Council Announces New Board Chair, Kristen Lemire Worcester, MA — February 21, 2025 — The Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. (WCAC), Central Massachusetts’ federally designated anti-poverty agency, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristen Lemire as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Kristen, who currently serves as the Director of Customer Enablement Products at National Grid, succeeds Dr. Karen Walker, who served with distinction. Kristen Lemire brings extensive experience in leadership and community service to WCAC, along with a strong commitment to the organization’s mission of helping individuals and families move towards economic self-sufficiency. “I am honored to serve…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Worcester Community Action Council Awarded $200,000 Grant to Provide Utility Assistance to Families in Need Worcester, MA – February 12, 2025 – Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the United Way of Central Massachusetts, funded by the National Grid Foundation. This generous grant will enable WCAC to provide critical, fuel-neutral utility assistance to households experiencing financial hardship within the United Way of Central Massachusetts service area. The funding will be used between January and July 2025 to help meet the basic needs of local residents while connecting them to long-term, stabilizing resources. “This funding…
