Sending warm wishes and cheer

Message from CLW:

CLW would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season and a Healthy New Year. However, we also realize the holiday season can be very difficult for many and cause increased loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Not everyone has the ability to be with friends or family for a variety of reasons and some may not feel any reason to celebrate. If you are in need of resources or support here are a list of agencies and places to go. This list is far from complete so please feel free to call CLW if we cannot help with your specific need, we can make a referral, or you can work with our Option’s Counselors to see what is available.

Remember there are people who care.

Food Pantries:

Worcester County Food Bank

474 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Worcester County Food Bank Website

Centro

11 Sycamore St, Worcester, MA 01608

CENTRO INC | Nonprofit | 11 Sycamore Street, Worcester, MA, USA

Pernet Family Health

237 Millbury St, Worcester, MA 01610

Home - Pernet Family Health Service

El Buen Samaritano Food

39 Piedmont St Worcester MA

774-253-1619

www.ebsamaritano.org

Friendly House

36 Wall St Worcester MA 01604

Friendly House

Catholic Charities - Food Distribution Center

10 Hammond St, Worcester, MA 01610

(508) 798-0191

Catholic Charities Worcester County – Inspiring a Way Forward

Green Island Neighborhood Center

50 Canton St, Worcester, MA 01610

(508) 890-2737

Emergency Shelter:

SMOC

25 Queen St, Worcester, MA 01610

South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) | Advocacy & More

Fuel Assistance:

Worcester Community Action Council

18 Chestnut St Suite 500, Worcester, MA 01608

Education & Social Services - Worcester Community Action Council

RAFT/RCAP

191 May St, Worcester, MA 01602

Homepage | RCAP Solutions

Infant Nutrition:

WIC

18 Chestnut St, Suite 440 WIC - Family Health Center of Worcester

Download the Holiday & Community Resources here:

Holiday & Resources List

Professor Justin Hollander recently had the opportunity to be featured on the Talk of the Commonwealth radio show, during which he discussed the campaign’s plans to bring rapid transit to the City of Worcester.

Here is the link to the recording! The relevant section begins at the 1-hour and 39 minute mark of the Monday, November 25th episode.

Success Story

"Hi, my name is Molly. I have been in Pre-ETS for almost two years. Malik and Mr. Jeff have been helping me a lot. I've learned about money, school, credit scores, and jobs, and have had a lot of fun doing it. We have played games on crafts, job applications, talked about making a resume, learned about my learning style, watched videos, learned about organizing and planning, and lots of other stuff. I even had a presentation here once on some of my job skills. I really like coming to the workshops and learning stuff at CLW."

Molly has been working with CLW for about a year. She attends most Community Workshops with Jeff and Malek. Molly has gained valuable knowledge in the areas of Work Readiness, Job Exploration, and Financial Literacy. She has participated more as the workshops have gone on. Molly enjoys laughing and learning in the workshops. Here you see her enjoying an activity with Jeff and Malek in preparing for Work Readiness in a game of Memory with flash cards.