United Way of Central Massachusetts

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WCAC recognizes Worcester EITC Coalition

WCAC donor of the month

Each month, Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. (WCAC), highlights significant "stars" who have provided extra special help with their customers and programs. Through the Donor of the Month section of their website, the agency thanks donors, volunteers, staff, and board members who contribute their time and attention to making WCAC its best. Read More

United Way Annual Celebration

United Way Annual Celebration

You are invited to the United Way of Central Massachusetts Annual Celebration on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. The celebration will be held at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester, MA. Registration begins at 4:00 pm, program begins at 4:30 pm, and reception immediately to follow. Please respond by email to Christine McManus. Read More

Saturday, May 12—“Stamp-Out Hunger” food drive

Letter Carriers' Food Drive 2012

“So often, we think of contributing food during holiday time; but during the summers when children are not in school receiving free and reduced breakfasts and lunches – there is a critical need. And with our current economy, the need for food has increased dramatically, up 17% from last year alone. The Letter Carriers' Food Drive fills that need,” said Paul Soucy, Director of Labor- AFL/CIO at... Read More

“Our success rests with volunteers like you”

EITC Coalition celebration

Rainy skies did not dampen the spirits of community leaders and Worcester Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition members as they joined 125 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers and site coordinators for the Coalition’s annual ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of the volunteers at Quinsigamond College on April 23rd. The ceremony’s theme, “Our success rests with volunteers... Read More

Belmont Street and Burncoat High each receive $500 

Worcester Public School UWCM campaign

United Way of Central Massachusetts recently held their annual workplace campaign within the Worcester Public Schools, among hundreds of other local companies. As a challenge to all school employees, local benefactor and business owner, Charles Ribakoff, HARR Motor Group, offered a cash incentive for school supplies to the school with the highest participation and the highest dollar amount... Read More

Marcy Reed voices support

Marcy Reed

Marcy Reed, President of National Grid Massachusetts and Chair of the Board of Directors for United Way of Central Massachusetts, shared a letter to the editor in today's Telegram & Gazette voicing her support and praise for the work being done to improve the community. "I consider myself lucky to be part of this community when I see the United Way of Central Massachusetts doing what it does best Read More

Congratulations “Inspire by Example” Winners

National Volunteer Week trophy

Congratulations to this year's "Inspire by Example" Outstanding Volunteer winners: Pepper's Fine Foods and Catering; Patricia & Charles Surette; Darcy Schwartz; and Susan Mitchell--all who are wonderful examples of volunteers in action. It is National Volunteer Week and we want to thank you for connecting people and resources to improve our community. Whether you participated in Day of Caring... Read More


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