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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Worcester Community Action Council Welcomes Ruth Pellegrino as New Chief Financial Officer Worcester, MA — February 5, 2025 — The Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruth Pellegrino as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over two decades of experience in nonprofit financial management, Ruth brings a wealth of expertise and strategic leadership to WCAC as it continues its mission of helping individuals and families achieve economic self-sufficiency. Prior to joining WCAC, Ruth served as Chief Financial Officer at Tri-Valley, Inc., where she managed a $34 million budget, implemented new accounting systems, and strengthened financial oversight. She previously…

WCAC will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Monday, February 10, 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 $10,000 Grant for Resiliency Center from Spectrum Health Systems Worcester, MA — January 28, 2025 — The Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) is pleased to announce that its Resiliency Center has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. This generous grant is part of Spectrum’s Community Impact Committee initiative, which supports community-based organizations providing critical services to individuals and families across Massachusetts. 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 achieve economic self-sufficiency. The grant will enhance the center’s ability to…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Webster Five Donates $25,000 to WCAC’s Fuel Assistance Fund Worcester, MA — January 6, 2025 — Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. (WCAC) is thrilled to announce a generous $25,000 donation from Webster Five Bank to support its Fuel Assistance Program. This vital contribution will help provide heating assistance to low-income households across Central Massachusetts as they face the challenges of rising energy costs this winter. “Webster Five’s commitment to our community is evident through their incredible support of our Fuel Assistance Program,” said Marybeth Campbell, Chief Executive Officer at WCAC. “This donation will go a long way in ensuring that families and individuals can stay warm…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Worcester Community Action Council Receives $25,000 Donation to Boost Fuel Fund   Worcester, MA – December 18, 2024 – The Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. (WCAC) is thrilled to announce a generous $25,000 donation from Cornerstone Bank to support the WCAC Fuel Fund. This significant contribution will enable WCAC to expand its critical assistance programs, providing heating support to low-income families throughout Central Massachusetts this winter. As the federally designated anti-poverty agency for Central and South-Central Massachusetts, WCAC has long played a pivotal role in the fight against economic inequality. With the winter months approaching, the need for heating assistance becomes increasingly urgent. This timely…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Worcester Community Action Council Releases Findings from Southern Worcester County Community Needs Assessment Worcester, MA – December 12, 2024 – Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC), in collaboration with several key community partners, Crescendo Consulting Group, and funded by the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, recently announced the findings of a comprehensive Community Needs Assessment for Southern Worcester County. This pivotal assessment identifies critical gaps in services and resources related to economic stability, education, and housing, providing a strategic roadmap for enhancing community support and addressing regional disparities. The assessment was meticulously conducted through environmental analysis in 13 towns within Southern Worcester County, utilizing data from local…

WCAC will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Monday, December 9, 2024 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 Awarded $33,864 Grant from United Way of Central Massachusetts to Expand Childcare Services Worcester, MA – The Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) is excited to announce a $33,864 grant from the United Way of Central Massachusetts to support the expansion of its Head Start program at the Leicester site, located at 70 Winslow Avenue. This funding will enable the creation of the Head Start Extended Hours program, providing an extra hour of childcare from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, for two classrooms starting in 2025. The Head Start program will prioritize working families who have expressed challenges with…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Worcester Community Action Council Welcomes Two New Board Members: Nicholas Lazzaro and Domenica Perrone Worcester, MA – October 29, 2024 – The Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) is pleased to announce the addition of Nicholas Lazzaro and Domenica Perrone to its Board of Directors. Both individuals bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and dedication to the WCAC’s mission of helping individuals and families achieve economic self-sufficiency and fostering community-wide partnerships. Nicholas Lazzaro is a community leader, business owner, and advocate. A graduate of the College of the Holy Cross (2023), Nicholas is currently pursuing his MBA at Boston College’s Carroll School of Management as a…

WCAC will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5PM via Zoom teleconference. Full agenda available here. Meetings are open to the public. Please contact Marybeth Campbell for teleconference information.