News

WCAC has announced the launch of a new Universal Basic Income Project – the first of its kinds in Central Massachusetts. WCAC was awarded $250,000 from the City of Worcester American Rescue Plan Act funds to pilot this initiative to provide a guaranteed monthly income supplement with 52 low-income participating households over a two-year period, testing the strength and sustainability of self-determined, dignified choices tied to goal setting for households seeking to confront income volatility and gain greater economic independence. Read more here.

WCAC’s Job & Education Center (JEC) staff actively engage with community partners to provide, facilitate, and support workforce development training programs throughout the year, but things really kick into high gear when the summer arrives! In this month’s Enewsletter, meet our Summer Case Managers! Read more here.

Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and MA Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones were joined by Worcester City Manager Eric Batista and nearly 300 youth for a celebration kicking off WCAC’s Summer 2023 YouthWorks program. Read more. 

Celebrating resiliency together! Did you know WCAC has programming intended to educate, empower, and connect people to financial opportunities and support them to reach their self-identified goals? Learn more about our Resiliency Center and financial empowerment programs in this month’s Enewsletter. Read more here.

At its June meeting, Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. (WCAC) welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors. As directed by the agency’s bylaws, WCAC’s Board of Directors is a tripartite board comprised equally of representatives of the public sector, private sector and community. Read more here.

This month we’re all about celebrating resiliency, celebrating community action. Read more here.

WCAC will showcase its early education and care programs with two upcoming events open to the public – a Community Baby Shower on May 17th and Open House on May 19th. Read more here.

WCAC hosted its 2nd Annual Resiliency Awards – honoring twenty-two individuals and organizations who have supported the agency’s anti-poverty efforts. We welcomed Sha-Asia Medina, director of The Village Worcester for an uplifting keynote address followed by the presentation of our Sargent Shriver Trailblazer Award, Champion for Kids  Iggy Strong-Providing Youth Opportunities Awards, Energy Equity Champions as well as several Action Hero Awards. Photos from the celebration can be viewed HERE.

Celebrating youth at work! Engaging young people in positive work experiences, mentorship support & work-readiness skills ensures their success & supports stronger community engagement. Read more.

Please join us on Thursday, May 4th for WCAC’s 2nd Annual Resiliency Awards, recognizing partners and people striving to make every day better for the lives of those in our community, and celebrating the wonderful legacy of heroes who have helped support WCAC’s work in moving individuals and families out of poverty and towards economic mobility. Buy tickets now.