MOBILE VACCINATION CLINIC IN
SOUTHBRIDGE ON MONDAY
WCAC, United Way & Harrington to collaborate
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 2, 2021
CONTACT: Ellen M. Ganley, Director of Development
EGanley@wcac.net 508-762-9807
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Southbridge, MA - Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. has partnered with the United Way of South Central Massachusetts and Harrington Hospital to host a mobile vaccination clinic in the parking lot at the agency's Head Start Center located at 25 Cole Avenue, Southbridge, from 3-5 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021.
Monday, June 7, 2021
3-5 p.m.
25 Cole Avenue, Southbridge
The Johnson & Johnson one dose vaccine will be distributed to anyone 18 years of age or older. Insurance card and ID are suggested but not required. Name and date of birth is required for medical record and vaccination card purpose only.
Although Massachusetts boasts a 75% vaccination rate statewide, (meaning 75% of adults have received at least one dose), Southbridge's vaccination rate is just 48% per capita.
"Substantial evidence exists showing that communities of color have experienced significantly higher rates of infection and mortality due to COVID19 when compared to white Americans," noted WCAC Executive Director Marybeth Campbell. "Due to longstanding structural and racial inequities that disenfranchised communities of color, supporting them through the pandemic requires a multifaceted approach. WCAC is proud to be a partner in this effort and encourages everyone to get vaccinated to protect themselves, their families and our community!"
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About WCAC
Founded in 1965 as part of the War on Poverty, WCAC is one of 1,000 community action agencies across the U.S. and 23 in Massachusetts created to address disparities throughout the nation. Our values of advancing equitable access, elevating all voices and partnering with people are embedded in the role we play as the federally designated anti-poverty agency for Central and South-Central Massachusetts. Through safety-net services and asset building solutions, WCAC creates economic mobility opportunities for tens of thousands of people annually through programs such as energy assistance, early education and care, financial empowerment, positive youth development, and career pathways.
Serving the City of Worcester and 45 neighboring communities of Auburn, Blackstone, Boylston, Brimfield, Brookfield, Charlton, Clinton, Douglas, Dudley, East Brookfield, Hardwick, Holden, Holland, Hopedale, Hubbardston, Grafton, Leicester, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville, Monson, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Northborough, Northbridge, Palmer, Oakham, Oxford, Paxton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, Southbridge, Spencer, Sterling, Sturbridge, Sutton, Upton, Uxbridge, Wales, Warren, Webster, West Boylston, West Brookfield and Westborough.
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