Fall 2022

Empowering Independence!

CLW Quarterly Newsletter

Hello bhdadmin,

Welcome to Center for Living & Working's official Quarterly Newsletter. CLW has been very active in the community with attending events and advocacy efforts. We want to keep you updated with all of our efforts. In addition to CLW's active efforts in the community - we also have big news to share. Center for Living & Working is moving! Our new offices will be at located at 18 Chesnut Street, 5th Floor Suite, Worcester MA. CLW will still remain easily accessible in downtown Worcester along with other Nonprofits. The City of Worcester purchased The Denholm Building in August 2022.

Center for Living & Working will be hosting an Open House for consumers and community members as soon as we settled. Keep an eye out for more information regarding the Open House! We are excited for everyone to see our new space!

Stay Up to Date with CLW!

Advocacy Efforts

Join us to make connections, meet new people, and create a more accessible Worcester.

“Incredible - is all I can say to describe my experience with fellow community organizers and activists at CLW. What a great diverse group of motivated people. I’m proud to be among them, helping to make things better for others” -Steve W.

Make an impact on affordable accessible housing and accessible transportation for you and those you know. We have told stories about the importance of accessible affordable housing to local politicians and proposed solutions.

You don’t know how strong you really are until being strong is the only option you have. It’s not a short term fight it’s a long-term fight. Eventually we will get what we need. - Jason

We try and be visible and show up for people with access needs. We show up to public events and share our lived experience.

Get involved! To join our advocacy efforts please Email bkemper@centerlw.org or text/call 774-502-8801

Upcoming Events

Transition Fair - 10/19

North High Senior Engagement Fair - 10/25

CLW Zoom Movie Night - 10/13

Housing Workshops - 10/20

CLW Move-In Date - 11

Fall ASL Conversational Classes - 12/27

TAP and Pre-ETS have a monthly calendar that is added to the CLW website and social media platforms at the beginning of every month.

DHILS provides a "What's Up Newsletter" that can also be found in the CLW News section as well as the DHILS page

The CLW Calendar is consistently being updated as we add more events. Check out the CLW Calendar on our web page here: CLW Calendar

CLW is moving!

Center for Living and Working will be in our new office space by the New Year! Subscribe for updates and information regarding the Open House.

Follow this link for directions to CLW's new address:

See how far you are from the new location

Success Story

My name is Rebecca Vancott I was referred to Center for Living and working after having a massive hematoma and a stroke. I became jobless and homeless due to my illness. Maria Delvalle was assigned to my case during the pandemic, she worked so hard to help me find a place for me to heal physically and emotionally at the YWCA. Maria always called to check up on me and to give me words of hope. Maria also spoke to my aunt to ensure proper placement for me. My aunt was very happy with the work that Maria has done with me. Maria help me to apply in different housing Authority and at the moment I’m number 4 in the waiting list. Maria never stopped she was always willing to help and chat with me when I was feeling down. Recently I was able to meet Maria face to face at the Out to Lunch event and I got very emotional that I was able to meet the woman that helped me during the worst time of my life. I will forever be grateful for having Maria Delvalle in my life, she was there for me with kindness, respect and love.

Thank you,

Rebecca Vancott.

Picured here is Maria Delvalle with Rebecca Vancott at the Out to Lunch Festival this summer in the Worcester Common.

Please reach out if you would like to be featured in our next newsletter success story!

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Center For Living & Working

484 Main Street Suite 345

Worcester, MA 01608

508-798-0350