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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.

March Madness arrived at WCAC with a resounding splash. Our spring calendar burst with upcoming events and important dates that we want to make sure we share and invite you to join. Read more here.

WCAC’s Head Start program was the recipient of a donation of two Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) from the Scholastic Sports Zone Foundation. Members of the foundation presented the two life saving devices, valued at approximately $4,000, to WCAC as part of the program’s professional development day for early education staff at WCAC’s Head Start Center located at 25 Cole Avenue, Southbridge. Read more here.

WCAC will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Monday, March 13 at 5 p.m. via Zoom teleconference Full agenda available here. Meetings are open to the public. Please contact Ellen Ganley for teleconference information.

Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. will be offering its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in Webster for households earning less than $60,000, on Saturday, March 11th from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday, March 18th from 2 – 6 p.m. at WCAC’s Head Start Center located at 116 School Street, Webster, Read more here.

Shortest month bustling with programs and services – free tax prep, home heating help, youth jobs and more! Read more here.

“Today’s frigid temperatures bring into sharp focus the need for state support for fuel assistance. We are so grateful to the Legislature and the Governor for allocating $57 million at the end of 2022 to help our vulnerable friends and neighbors cover their heating costs,” said Joe Diamond, MASSCAP Executive Director. Read more here.