NEWS & EVENTS
UWCM EVENTS
ANNUAL COMMUNITY SHOWCASE | Monday, May 4th
Join us as our non-profit partners present their community resilience funding impact over this past year
18 Chestnut Street, Walnut Wing Basement, 4pm - 6pm
LETTER CARRIER’S FOOD DRIVER | Saturday May 9th
fill the blue bag with nonperishable, unexpired food for your community in need and USPS will pick it up.
WOOSERVES | REGISTER
UWCM Youth Volunteer Program for 6 weeks
Orientation is June 29th
POWER OF THE PURSE | REGISTER
Women’s Initiative’s Biggest Fundraiser!
June 9th | Off the Rails
WOOSERVES Graduation | August 7th
UWCM Youth Volunteer Program wraps 6 weeks of giving back to our community
DAY OF ACTION | September 11th
Our biggest VOLUNTEER Day of the Year!
1000 + volunteers, 60+ projects = Massive Community Impact
STEPPING UP FOR GIRLS | October 20th
Women’s Initiative signature event
Additional details, registration, sponsorship opportunities for every event will be shared soon.
IN THE NEWS
Worcester could see a half-marathon return for the first time in a decade
“I want people to think of it not just as a half-marathon,” Kosak said. “We really want it to be a community-centered event.”
Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
“We want it to be an economic driver for the community” Christy Kosak, UWCM
Commentary: Proud to wear the title 'volunteer'
“the Mayo Clinic informs us that volunteering is beneficial for both the physical and mental health of the individual.” Tim Garvin, President and CEO of UWCM.
United Way of Central Massachusetts Celebrates a Year of Community Resilience at Annual Community Celebration
“Today was about more than celebration, it was about action,” said Tim Garvin, President and CEO of UWCM. “From building backpacks to supporting workforce readiness, our community continues to show that when we come together, we can respond to urgent needs while building long-term stability.”