Your annual contribution to Worcester Community Action Council makes an impact! In 2021, WCAC leveraged contributions like yours to meet the growing demand for our programs and services.
We served nearly 30,000 individuals in almost 12,000 households, and we know demand is growing. We witnessed a 67% increase among first time heating assistance applications, saw a 450% increase among households relying on unemployment as their primary source of income, and applied nearly $2M in flexible one-time funds to support thousands of families who needed help for rent, food, medical expenses, and other basic needs.
Our work is focused on resilience. At WCAC, we are determined to build a model that not only stabilizes an individual or household but also helps people respond to adversity with resources that will support lasting economic mobility. We are building new financial empowerment tools; we are creating more opportunities for youth employment by extending our summer program to year-round employment for hundreds of youth; we plan to embed more coaching and resource and referral services across the agency, and we are strengthening our early education and care programs across a continuum of prenatal services to kindergarten preparation for hundreds of children.
As the shock waves and suffering resulting from COVID continue to persist, especially for our most vulnerable neighbors, we are committed to continuing our work with your support. Your donation will help us build and sustain our model for resiliency and continue to support our community.
Please use the button below to make your donation today through your credit card or PayPal. Or checks can be sent to us c/o WCAC, 484 Main Street, Suite 200, Worcester, MA 01608
Together we do better.
Sincerely,
