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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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Worcester Community Action Council Partners with Spectrum to Expand Job Training Opportunities Worcester, MA – September 27, 2024 – The Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) is excited to announce a transformative partnership with Spectrum through the Spectrum Community Center Assist initiative. This collaboration, backed by a generous $50,000 donation from Spectrum, will significantly bolster WCAC’s Job and Education Center, furthering our mission to provide life-changing opportunities for the residents of Worcester and surrounding communities. Through this partnership, Spectrum will support the revitalization of our training spaces by unveiling the new Spectrum Technology & Training Workshop at WCAC, ensuring our participants have access to cutting-edge technology…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE David Ginisi Appointed as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Worcester Community Action Council Worcester, MA — September 26, 2024 — The Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) is pleased to announce the hiring of David Ginisi as its new Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. With a wealth of experience in marketing, development, and community relations, David brings a strong track record of leadership and strategic communications to this important role. David Ginisi, a seasoned marketing professional, has held senior positions at several reputable non-profit organizations, including: The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, The Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg, Leominster, & Gardner, and most…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Worcester Community Action Council Welcomes Patti Ovalles as Director of the Job & Education Center Worcester, MA – September 25, 2024 – Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Patti Ovalles, MSW, LCSW, as the new Director of the Job & Education Center (JEC). With an extensive background in community advocacy, youth work, and non-profit leadership, Patti brings a wealth of experience and passion to her new role. As Director, she will lead efforts to provide career and educational opportunities to young people, ensuring that they have the support they need to achieve economic self-sufficiency and success. Patti Ovalles, a…

WCAC will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5PM via Zoom teleconference. Full agenda available here. Meetings are open to the public. Please contact Marybeth Campbell for teleconference information.

At its meeting earlier this week, Worcester Community Action Council’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to name President and CEO of YMCA Central Massachusetts David Connell to the Board. Read more here.

WCAC recently hosted our 3rd Annual Resiliency Awards, a celebration of individuals and organizations which have gone above and beyond in supporting the agency’s mission. It was a wonderful way to kick off Community Action Month as well as a continuation of our year-long celebration of the community action network’s 60th anniversary. Read more here.

Each year Worcester Community Action Council’s Healthy Families of Southern Worcester County program hosts a Community Baby Shower. This year’s event, being planned for Wednesday, May 15th from 1- 4p.m. at La Salle Hall, 444 Main Street in Southbridge, will once feature a variety of vendors offering community resources and activities of interest to new or soon-to-be parents, along with raffles and door prizes. Not to be missed is the ever-popular Baby Boutique featuring gently used clothing for infants and toddlers! Admission is FREE and open to all. Read more here.