Non-Profit Organizations in Worcester

[Pages:28]A bby's House

Abby's House is the largest provider of affordable housing in Worcester designed to meet the needs of women and children.

52 High Street Worcester, MA 01609 Contact Person: Jean Anger, Volunteer Coordinator, jean@abbyshouse.ort 508-756-5486 Ext. 27

After School Achievers

Volunteers tutor students from Worcester South Community School in multiple subjects after school. They have a high need for tutors who can work with Spanish-speaking students.

African Community Education Program

The mission of the African Community Education program (ACE) is to assist African refugee and immigrant youth in achieving their educational, cultural and social goals, while guiding them in becoming competent, responsible and productive citizens in our society.

24 Chatham Street Worcester, MA 01609 Contact Person: Amy Connery, Volunteer Coordinator (email) 508-799-3653

AIDS Project Worcester Inc.

APW's mission statement is centralized around three core values; education, advocacy and service. These core values are achieved through comprehensive client service programs, prevention and education services and the staff are strong advocates for people living with HIV. Services extend to those who are at risk for HIV disease as well as those who are living with HIV/AIDS.

85 Green Street Worcester, MA 01604 Contact Person: Tricia Price, Volunteer Coordinator & Nutrition Coordinator, tprice@ 508-755-3773 Ext. 16

Alcoholics Anonymous, Worcester Area Intergroup

Alcoholics Anonymous? is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

100 Grove Street, Suite 314, Worcester (508) 752-9000

Army of Saints

Army of Saints, Inc. (AOS) is a nonprofit organization that networks driven adults, college students and youth throughout Massachusetts to conduct inner-city self-defense classes, seminars and after-school programs to prevent high-school dropouts, gang involvement and drug use while offering emotional, physical and work-preparation skills for their future.

(Multiple locations in Worcester) Contact Person: Ryan Gilbert, President & Director, ryangilbert001@ 978-835-5224

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters matches at-risk youth with mentors from the local community. Volunteers help with match activities, event planning, and fundraising.

484 Main Street, Suite 360 Worcester, MA 01608 Contact Person: Ben Ticho, ben.ticho@ 508-752-7868

Boys and Girls Club of Worcester

Our Mission is to help youth, especially those who need us most, develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and community leaders, through caring professional staff who forge relationships with our youth members and influence their ability to succeed in life.

Contact Person: Katie Roy 508-754-2686

Bridge of Central Massachusetts

The Bridge strives to be the pre-eminent evidence-based and best practice human service provider. The agency works in full partnership with the individuals, families, and communities that it serves to achieve life-long learning, selfdetermination, meaningful relationships, productive work, and community living through psychosocial interventions and practices. The Bridge also provides leadership to the service community through consultation and training.

4 Mann Street Worcester, MA 01602 Contact Person: Wanja Kiraguri, Program Coordinator, (email) 508-755-0333

Casa Project of Worcester County The CASA Project seeks to protect abused and neglected children, ultimately assisting each to find a safe, permanent home.

100 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01605 Contact Person: Elizabeth Johnson Tsang, Community Resources Coordinator, (email) 508-757-9877

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities is committed to meeting the needs of the poor, the homeless and the infirm and to enhancing the quality of life for all. Catholic Charities believes that every person has the right to life, housing, food, shelter, clothing, and health care, and that all should be enabled to participate in the decisions that vitally affect them.

10 Hammond Street Worcester, MA 01601 508-798-0191

Center for Living & Working

The Center for Living & Working is a non-profit independent living center, which takes its direction from persons with disabilities. We advocate empowering persons with disabilities to take active roles in their lives and in the community in which they live. We provide comprehensive and innovative programs and services in order to maximize individual independence and opportunities. We are driven by the belief that consumers must always be equal members of society with equal access.

484 Main Street, Suite 345 Worcester, MA 01608 508-798-0350

Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging

To enhance the quality of life for area seniors and their caregivers, the Central Massachusetts Agency On Aging will provide leadership, information and resources, coordination of services and advocacy. This means that the Agency on Aging will continually assess the changing needs of elders and their caregivers, and that we, along with others in the aging network, will strive to provide leadership in addressing those needs. We shall proactively carry out a wide range of functions, including planning, funding, monitoring and evaluation, promotion of interagency linkages, information sharing, professional education, technical assistance and advocacy -- all designed to lead to the development of a comprehensive and coordinated community-based system serving each city and town in our planning and service area.

360 West Boylston Street West Boylston, MA 01583 508-852-5539 email: CMAAging@



Central Massachusetts Area Health Education Center, Inc.

(CM AHEC) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1982 whose mission is dedicated to enhancing access to quality health care, promoting workforce development, and eliminating health disparities.

35 Harvard Street, Suite 300 Worcester, MA 01609 508-756-6676

Central Mass Housing Alliance

(CMHA) is committed to a leadership role in helping the communities of Greater Worcester and Worcester County respond to the needs of the homeless and near homeless by: supporting prevention programs; ensuring the availability of high quality and appropriate sheltering and support services; encouraging the availability and access to decent affordable housing; and empowering people through education.

6 Institute Road Worcester, MA 01609 Contact by email: e-mail 508-752-5519

Centro Las Americas

(CLA), envisions a system that weaves together formal services and informal resources that genuinely supports families and their sense of community.

508-798-1900

Christopher House of Worcester

Our goal is to offer opportunities of self-enrichment, personal satisfaction, enjoyment, and life long learning to the community members who volunteer their valuable time.

10 Mary Scano Drive Worcester, 01605 Contact Person: Arthur Tirella, Volunteer Coordinator (email) 508 754-3800 Ext. 121

Community Harvest Project Inc.

To build an engaged and healthier community by bringing volunteers together to grow fresh fruits and vegetables for hunger relief.

37 Wheeler Road North Grafton, MA 01536 Contact Person: Kristin Bafaro, Executive Director kristin@community- 774-551-6544 munity-

Community Legal Aid

The mission of CLA is to improve the lives of low-income and elderly people through legal assistance that protects fundamental rights, secures access to basic needs, and challenges policies and practices that harm our clients.

405 Main Street, 4th Floor, Worcester (508) 752-3718

Community Health Link

Community Healthlink is a leading community-based provider of comprehensive mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, homeless and related services in Central Massachusetts. Community Healthlink, a member of UMass Memorial Behavioral Health System, has developed an integrated, community-based behavioral health network, closely linked to primary care. It emphasizes the delivery of high-quality service in low-cost settings. The agency is positioned to intervene early in the course of an illness or episode to prevent complications and reduce the need for inpatient admissions, and to support the needs of individuals with a wide range of behavioral health problems.

Services are available to children as young as 18 months of age, as well as adolescents, teens, adults, families and seniors.

Services Include:

? Substance Abuse Services, including residential detoxification, intensive day treatment, outpatient counseling, and special residential rehabilitation services for women and their children

? Homeless Services for Adults in Worcester, including primary health care, mental health and substance abuse treatment, as well as transitional housing

72 Jacques Avenue, Worcester (508) 860-1000

Dismas House

The mission of Dismas is to reconcile former prisoners to society, and society to former prisoners, through the development of a supportive community. Supportive community is characterized by: students and former prisoners living together in a family setting, active involvement of volunteers from the broader community, and a spirit of open and participative decision-making by all in the community, with emphasis on the common good.

30 Richards Street Worcester, MA 01603 Contact Person: Colleen Hilferty or David McMahon, Co-Directors 508-799-9389

Dress for Success

The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Denholm Building 484 Main Stret, Suite 110 Worcester, MA 01608 Contact Person: Cherylann Holman, Volunteer Coordinator, Cherylann@ 508-796-5660

Dynamy

Dynamy's mission is to challenge, support, and empower young people to discover their purpose in life and to practice their values.

27 Sever Street Worcester, MA 01609-2129 Contact Person: Etel Cappacahione, Youth Academy Program Coordinator, capacchionee@ 508-755-2571 ext. 22

EcoTarium

EcoTarium is well rooted in the Worcester community as an organization dedicated to the study of science and nature. The private, non-profit institution was founded in 1825 as the Worcester Lyceum of Natural History and was incorporated in 1884 as the Worcester Natural History Society -- EcoTarium's legal identity. Our transition from the New England Science Center to the EcoTarium in 1998 refocused the museum on its roots in the natural sciences with a focus on hands-on exploration and discovery. The name change accompanied a major capital development program that has transformed the building and grounds into an accessible learning and discovery center for families.

222 Harrington Way, Worcester (508) 929-2700

Edwards Street Child Services

Edward Street Child Services is a private, non-profit agency that has a long tradition of promoting quality care for all preschool age children. Edward Street is dedicated to promoting the growth of children and strengthening the family by improving the delivery of early learning services in the city of Worcester through interagency collaborations, resource development, and direct funding of programs designed to address the social, intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of each child.

34 Cedar Street Worcester, MA 01609 508-792-0220

Elder Services of Worcester

Elder Services of Worcester Area, Incorporated's mission is to help elders, younger disabled individuals, and their families obtain essential services so that elders can remain at home with dignity and independence for as long as possible.

67 Millbrook Street Worcester, MA 01606 508-756-1545 Ethiopian Dream Center

Ethiopian Dream Center Inc. (EDCI) gives vulnerable communities the opportunity to take charge of their future by sharing information about education, training, and the provision of appropriate tools and skills to sustain children and the community towards self-sufficiency, holistic, and productive balanced lives.

18A Millbury Street, Unit A Worcester, MA 01610 Contact People: Mr. Mesfin H. Beshir and Mrs. Lisa Lichtenstein, info@ 508-752-0849

Faith House

Eligibility: Homeless women, ages 18 to 65, who are chemically dependent. Priority is given to HIV, minority, and pregnant/postpartum women. Sliding fee scale, MassHealth, Medicare, or private insurance.

142 Burncoat Street, Worcester (508) 438-5625 (No website)

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