The Annual Impact Newsletter has gone digital!

Here are a few of our favorite stories.
"Worcester is On a Roll..."

GWCF President Barbara Fields and Board Chair Carolyn Stempler share their unique leadership perspectives.

Barbara Fields at her Welcome Reception in the Printer's Building,
being introduced by Carolyn Stempler
LEVERAGING ARTS & CULTURE TO BUILD COMMUNITY
Million-dollar Grant Extends Creative Worcester through 2022

In September, the Barr Foundation doubled its commitment to GWCF enabling our continued support for
the creative sector.

PLUS! Implementation of Worcester's Cultural Plan has begun!  More on what's next!
PROGRAMS S & INITIATIVES THAT CHANGE LIVES
Early Childhood Initiative Expands Reach

"Arriving Ready," a five-year pilot with the Worcester Public Schools will integrate education, health, and social social services for Worcester families.

Mental Health Workforce Pipline Strives to Increase Qualified Providers

Grants from GWCF's Fairlawn Foundation Fund are helping address this region's critical shortage of mental health and human service professionals.

Resource-constrained Nonprofits Gain Fundraising Savvy

Through a peer learning cohort conducted by GWCF's Nonprofit Support Center, leaders at nine nonprofits are gaining development skills.

Participating: CASA Project, Edward Street Child Services, Genesis Club, Nativity School of Worcester, Regional Environmental Council, Rise Above Foundation, Whitin Community Center, Worcester Area Mission Society, and Worcester Education Collaborative.
FOCUS ON YOUTH
Youth for Community Improvement (YCI)
Celebrates 20th Year

Since 1999, YCI has engaged more than 200 Worcester County high schoolers to learn about philanthropy and make grants to support causes they care about.

Save the date for YCI's 20th Anniversary
and Grantee Reception!
Date & Time: December 18, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: The Worcester PopUp
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