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Worcester Community Action Council Worcester Community Action Council's (WCAC) mission: helping people move to economic self-sufficiency
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WCAC has an experienced history of providing education, employment, energy and asset developoment programs to assist those in the transition from poverty to self-sufficiency. Programs are primarily provided to low-income residents of Worcester and its surrounding towns with the goal of increasing the standard of living and creating opportunities for economic mobility beginning with basic needs, including fuel assistance, food stamps, and job skills. WCAC's programs provide the opportunity for self- sufficiency including asset development, income tax preparation, parenting resources, HiSET (formerly GED) classes, Head Start and Early Head Start, and youth training and employment.

10/24/2026

At WCAC, our Energy Department looks at every home as a whole. We assess energy use, address health and safety concerns, and upgrade heating systems so families can enjoy homes that are safe, healthy, and efficient for decades to come.

💡 Learn more and see if you qualify at wcac.net.

10/23/2026

To every survivor of domestic violence, abuse, and the experiences that nearly took you from us: We are so happy you’re still here.

Domestic violence is a community issue. In the United States, more than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner, with related impacts.

This is the experience of our friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family members.

At WCAC, we take these experiences seriously. Survivors should never have to carry the responsibility of preventing violence alone. We need communities that believe survivors, recognize warning signs, provide safe spaces, and hold abusers accountable.

This video is from our a recent self-defense class are available to employees in light of Domestic Violence Awareness month.

10/22/2026

Take a look at this fun activity from one of our Head Start classrooms! 🎨

We rolled out a big sheet of paper and gave the kids red, yellow, and blue. They practiced controlling their brushes, figured out on their own that red and blue make purple, and a few decided hands worked better than brushes. It got messy, and they learned a lot! 💙

Our Fall Harvest Socialization was a reminder of why these gatherings matter so much!Socializations are a regular part o...
10/21/2026

Our Fall Harvest Socialization was a reminder of why these gatherings matter so much!

Socializations are a regular part of WCAC’s Healthy Families program. They give parents and their little ones a chance to step out of the house, meet other new families, and connect. For first-time parents, connecting with others who are going through the same ups and downs can make all the difference.

Are you a first-time parent who is expecting or has a baby under 1? Healthy Families offers NO COST coaching and support from pregnancy through your child’s third birthday, for families in 17 communities across Southern Worcester County!

Ready to get started? Email [email protected] to learn more.

Looking for support? We’ve got you covered. 💙WCAC’s Community Day brings local resources and support services together a...
10/20/2026

Looking for support? We’ve got you covered. 💙

WCAC’s Community Day brings local resources and support services together all in one space in our community.

New Date! Nov 9: WCAC Community Day - Worcester
Dec 7: WCAC Community Day - Worcester
Dec 10: WCAC Community Day - South County

Can’t make it? Email [email protected] to get connected.

10/18/2026

October is Head Start Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating what makes Head Start different: it’s built around each child. 💛

At WCAC Head Start, every child who walks through our doors gets an individual plan with goals and activities designed just for them. Our Inclusion Specialist turns those plans into goals and activities our teachers use in the classroom every day.

That’s the heart of Head Start: wraparound services that make sure every eligible child gets a quality early education in a program built for them.

She came with an unemployment problem and left with a navigator, a career plan, and a completed RAFT application. Thank ...
10/16/2026

She came with an unemployment problem and left with a navigator, a career plan, and a completed RAFT application. Thank you, MassHire Central Career Center!

Join us at our next WCAC Community Day to find your resources and get connected!

WCAC Community Day - Worcester
WCAC Community Day - South County

Hear directly from our clients about their experience with our energy auditors! Our team is proud to help families make ...
10/15/2026

Hear directly from our clients about their experience with our energy auditors! Our team is proud to help families make their homes more comfortable and energy efficient. 🏠💡

Ready to schedule your home energy assessment? Call 508.754.1176 or email [email protected] to get started.

10/14/2026

Dear Congress,

Head Start matters!

Sincerely,
Our future leaders

Thank you Richard Neal for visiting our East Brookfield Head Start site. From our last meeting in DC to our meeting today, you’ve stood strong on your support to uphold the standards of Head Start. We appreciate it.

WCAC is now a MassHealth Certified Application Counselor organization. Whether you’re applying for the first time, renew...
10/14/2026

WCAC is now a MassHealth Certified Application Counselor organization. Whether you’re applying for the first time, renewing your coverage, or just trying to make sense of the paperwork, our trained staff are here to help you every step of the way. Because everyone deserves access to health care.

Contact our Resiliency Center at [email protected] to get started.

Address

18 Chestnut Street, Suite 500
Worcester, MA
01608

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15087541176

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