We are excited to announce that Catholic Charities Worcester County has received a Gap Energy Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to support the Southbridge Boiler Upgrade Project at our Southbridge Area Office. This grant is a crucial step in improving the energy efficiency of our facility and reducing our carbon footprint, […]
Read moreCatholic Charities Worcester County has been selected as a beneficiary of TWO Community Bag Programs for the month of March to aid in our approach in addressing the risk factors that have resulted in food insecurity for our clients. We’ve been selected as the March beneficiary of the program by store leadership at the Hannaford […]
Read moreOn Friday, December 2nd, our very own Maritza Delacruz picked up gifts from the Salvation Army donated to Catholic Charities Worcester County by the T&G Santa Fund and their partner, the United Way. (Read the T&G article here) Maritza will organize all of the gifts and once that’s completed, a team of devoted staff members […]
Read moreFor more than 60 years, Catholic Charities has been serving meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas to the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and those who may otherwise go without a holiday meal. Delivering over 3,000 meals on both Thanksgiving and Christmas would not be possible without our volunteers. As the Holiday Season is approaching, we must […]
Read moreRecently, Congressman Jim McGovern spent time touring Catholic Charites Hammond Street location, observing our programs and talking with staff. The Congressman began the day talking to different program directors about their respective programs. A tour of our food pantry gave the congressman a good sense of what programs and the volume we run out of […]
Read moreCatholic Charities has for the last twenty plus years provided Home Care services throughout Worcester County and beyond. These critical services that allow people to remain in their homes and maintain their independence include: CNAs, companionship, shopping, heavy chore and various other tasks. While the COVID pandemic created many challenges for both the Catholic Charities […]
Read moreCatholic Charities Executive Director Tim McMahon was interviewed by Hank Stolz on the radio show, The Voice of Business presented by the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. The interview shed light on the opening of the new three quarter house for men in Worcester County while also touching various different topics like the objective of […]
Read moreOn 8/15, Catholic Charities inaugurated The New ¾ House. A place that is going to be for Independent Sober Living. The purpose of the ¾ House is to provide a substance free environment for men seeking to live a sober lifestyle. With the new house, we aim to offer peace and stability to strengthen and […]
Read moreCatholic Charities staff enjoyed some nice cold treats on a hot Summer afternoon all thanks to Fidelity Bank who organized a Frosty Flyer Ice Truck to come by the office and help us beat the heat!
Read moreCatholic Charities Worcester County opens a new Citizenship and Immigration Program with the goal of assisting immigrant and refugee integration by providing affordable, holistic, and culturally competent legal representation to foreign-born individuals in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The Citizenship & Immigration Program offers services, such as: Legal consultations for immigration cases Referrals to pro-bono and low-cost […]
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