NEWS & EVENTS
UWCM EVENTS
WI SPEAKER SERIES | September 22nd
Birchtree Bread Company
5pm-7pm
Attendance is Free, Preregistration is suggested Here
THE MASS HALF | Spring 2027
REGISTRATION OPENS IN OCTOBER Stay Informed Here
STEPPING UP FOR GIRLS | October 20th
Women’s Initiative signature event
Registration coming soon
IN THE NEWS
CITY OF Worcester Allocates $250K to Food, Heating Assistance as Part of $1M United Response Fund
“The Worcester Family Resource Center of Seven Hills is always here to support the needs of families in our community as an agency that supports our community and neighbors in need. We are honored to be included in this crucial effort for our families at this difficult time.” – Mahly Alejandro, Director, Worcester Family Resource Center
Esler Family Foundation adds $100K matching donation to United Way’s emergency fund
The Esler Family Foundation’s donation brings its total contribution to the United Response Fund up to $200,000, after an initial investment of $100,000 the foundation made last month, according to a press release issued by UWCM on Monday.
Preparing for disaster: With nonprofits teetering following federal cuts, United Way has set aside $500K for the next crisis
“This fund is about building community,” Garvin said. “The three words I used are: helping, healing, and putting hope back into our lives.”
Worcester tiny homes project aims to tackle senior homelessness
“This is literally creating from hope to home,” Tim Garvin
United Way of Central Mass. establishes emergency response fund to support families amid federal cuts, financial strains
“What we are saying here is that a response is warranted to individuals and nonprofit partner agencies who are at risk because of public policy changes.” Greg Weiner, President | Assumption University