Worcester telegram and Gazette august, 2018
In 2017 POW! WOW! Worcester’s muralists painted 17 murals on walls at Elm Park Community School. This year, French artist “Zest” (Franck Noto) is going to ground to paint the school’s basketball court. The court was recently resurfaced as part of a project by the Working for Worcester organization.
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Beacon Hill Chat With Senator Harriette Chandler May, 2018
Watch 2017-2018 Executive Director Colleen Naber and 2018-2019 Co-executive Director Tommy Nixon join Massachusetts state senator Harriette Chandler on her show, beacon hill chat
Watch full video here
Worcester Telegram and Gazette April, 2018
Worcester's Gates Lane School celebrates new library, steam room
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Worcester telegram and Gazette APril, 2017
Building playgrounds and pride: 5 years of Working for Worcester 11 playgrounds, 17 basketball courts and around 5,000 volunteers later, Working for Worcester is celebrating its fifth anniversary April 29 with its annual Build Day.
FULL ARTICLE >
College of the Holy Cross Blog April, 2017
Working for Worcester Has Invested More Than $1 Million in CityOn Saturday, April 29, Working for Worcester will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a city-wide service day.
FULL ARTICLE >
WBJournal October, 2015
$29,000 Grant to Support Holy Cross Service Group
Working for Worcester has won a $29,000 grant from The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts to help the organization upgrade and expand.
Full Article >
Holy Cross Magazine October, 2015
Working for Worcester Receives a $29,000 Grant for Technology and Sustainability From Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts
Working for Worcester, a project that started with six college students in a residence hall room at the College of the Holy Cross in 2012, had the goal of increasing access to recreational spaces and promoting wellness resources for Worcester families and children. Full Article >
Mass Live September, 2015
Have an idea for a recreation space in Worcester? Working for Worcester wants your proposal
Working for Worcester is wondering what you would like to see built or refurbished in your neighborhood in April. Full Article >
Worcester Public Schools District News May, 2015
Good News in Worcester PUBLIC Schools
1,500 volunteers joined for the effort, including students from 10 Worcester college campuses, providing an estimated $100,000 worth of investment.
Full Newsletter >
WCVB Boston News October, 2014
Give People 60 Rakes, Amazing Things Happen
Worcester is home to nine colleges and universities. Just a couple of years ago, two Holy Cross students decided to mke a difference in the city with "Working for Worcester." Full Article >
NBC News May, 2014
Holy Cross Senior Helps Rebuild His College Town
When Jeffrey Reppucci, 23, was sent abroad to study in Russia during his sophomore year at College of Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., he would have never predicted a project launched in a foreign land would end up making a difference in his own college town. Full article >
Boston Globe April, 2014
Holy Cross’s Jeffrey Reppucci wins Hockey Humanitarian Award
He grew up in the scenic city of Newburyport, Mass., but it wasn’t until Jeffrey Reppucci relocated to Worcester to begin his career at Holy Cross that he found his calling. Full article >
Worcester Telegram April, 2014
Scores out Working for Worcester
Thousands of red and white T-shirt-wearing volunteers spread throughout the city Saturday, renovating parks, playgrounds, school facilities and other community recreation areas as part of the second annual Working for Worcester. Full article >
MassLive April, 2014
At 'Working for Worcester,' Hundreds Band Together to Fix up Schools, Community Centers (Photos)
About 1,000 volunteers gathered at Holy Cross in Worcester Saturday morning before dispersing to fix up sites across the city. Full article >
Telegram Towns July, 2014
Good deeds roll up sleeves in United Way Summer Youth Program
School is out for the summer, and the hallways and classrooms and community spaces are empty. Everyone knows this is the best time to check off items on the mile-long to-do list. And on July 11, a dozen or so kids, thanks to a coordination between the United Way and Working For Worcester, did just that. Full article >
Holy Cross Magazine April, 2014
Working for Worcester to be Held April 12
On Saturday, April 12, more than 1,000 volunteers will work to renovate 20 community recreation sites in the second annual Working for Worcester. Full article >
Around the District 2014
Around the District #4 Working for Worcester
Dan welcomes students from the College of the Holy Cross who are part of the Working for Worcester project. Full article >
Clark Athletics April, 2014
Cross Country Teams Take Part In “Working For Worcester"
On Saturday, April 12, the men's and women's cross country teams at Clark University took part in the Working for Worcester initiative. Full article >
Massachusetts YouthBuild April, 2014
Working for Worcester
Working for Worcester is a student inspired and organized 501(c)3 social initiative that brings together college students, local businesses, non-profits, neighborhood groups, community and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and major corporations to promote stronger community wellness through creating recreation infrastructure and facilities at Worcester’s schools, parks, community centers, sports fields, and other valuable family and youth-oriented spaces. Full article >
The Daily Herd (WPI) February, 2014
Not just a pretty face, WPI senior wins title (Mr. Worcester)
When Taylor McNally saw the Worcester Student Government Association’s email seeking applicants for Worcester’s first-ever Mr. Worcester pageant, he didn’t think too much of it. Full article >
GoLocal Worcester April, 2014
Working For Worcester to Renovate 20 Recreation Sites on April 12
More than 1,000 volunteers will work to renovate 20 community recreation sites in the second annual Working for Worcester on Saturday, April 12th. Full article >
The Monstah Mash April, 2014
Working for Worcester event a huge success!
On Saturday April 12 a very great thing happened in Worcester MA. Full article >
The Crusader April, 2014
Working for Worcester Kicks Off This Weekend
This Saturday, April 12, over 1,000 volunteers will work to restore 20 community recreation sites in the second annual Working for Worcester. Full article >
In 2017 POW! WOW! Worcester’s muralists painted 17 murals on walls at Elm Park Community School. This year, French artist “Zest” (Franck Noto) is going to ground to paint the school’s basketball court. The court was recently resurfaced as part of a project by the Working for Worcester organization.
Full Article >
Beacon Hill Chat With Senator Harriette Chandler May, 2018
Watch 2017-2018 Executive Director Colleen Naber and 2018-2019 Co-executive Director Tommy Nixon join Massachusetts state senator Harriette Chandler on her show, beacon hill chat
Watch full video here
Worcester Telegram and Gazette April, 2018
Worcester's Gates Lane School celebrates new library, steam room
Full article >
Worcester telegram and Gazette APril, 2017
Building playgrounds and pride: 5 years of Working for Worcester 11 playgrounds, 17 basketball courts and around 5,000 volunteers later, Working for Worcester is celebrating its fifth anniversary April 29 with its annual Build Day.
FULL ARTICLE >
College of the Holy Cross Blog April, 2017
Working for Worcester Has Invested More Than $1 Million in CityOn Saturday, April 29, Working for Worcester will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a city-wide service day.
FULL ARTICLE >
WBJournal October, 2015
$29,000 Grant to Support Holy Cross Service Group
Working for Worcester has won a $29,000 grant from The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts to help the organization upgrade and expand.
Full Article >
Holy Cross Magazine October, 2015
Working for Worcester Receives a $29,000 Grant for Technology and Sustainability From Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts
Working for Worcester, a project that started with six college students in a residence hall room at the College of the Holy Cross in 2012, had the goal of increasing access to recreational spaces and promoting wellness resources for Worcester families and children. Full Article >
Mass Live September, 2015
Have an idea for a recreation space in Worcester? Working for Worcester wants your proposal
Working for Worcester is wondering what you would like to see built or refurbished in your neighborhood in April. Full Article >
Worcester Public Schools District News May, 2015
Good News in Worcester PUBLIC Schools
1,500 volunteers joined for the effort, including students from 10 Worcester college campuses, providing an estimated $100,000 worth of investment.
Full Newsletter >
WCVB Boston News October, 2014
Give People 60 Rakes, Amazing Things Happen
Worcester is home to nine colleges and universities. Just a couple of years ago, two Holy Cross students decided to mke a difference in the city with "Working for Worcester." Full Article >
NBC News May, 2014
Holy Cross Senior Helps Rebuild His College Town
When Jeffrey Reppucci, 23, was sent abroad to study in Russia during his sophomore year at College of Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., he would have never predicted a project launched in a foreign land would end up making a difference in his own college town. Full article >
Boston Globe April, 2014
Holy Cross’s Jeffrey Reppucci wins Hockey Humanitarian Award
He grew up in the scenic city of Newburyport, Mass., but it wasn’t until Jeffrey Reppucci relocated to Worcester to begin his career at Holy Cross that he found his calling. Full article >
Worcester Telegram April, 2014
Scores out Working for Worcester
Thousands of red and white T-shirt-wearing volunteers spread throughout the city Saturday, renovating parks, playgrounds, school facilities and other community recreation areas as part of the second annual Working for Worcester. Full article >
MassLive April, 2014
At 'Working for Worcester,' Hundreds Band Together to Fix up Schools, Community Centers (Photos)
About 1,000 volunteers gathered at Holy Cross in Worcester Saturday morning before dispersing to fix up sites across the city. Full article >
Telegram Towns July, 2014
Good deeds roll up sleeves in United Way Summer Youth Program
School is out for the summer, and the hallways and classrooms and community spaces are empty. Everyone knows this is the best time to check off items on the mile-long to-do list. And on July 11, a dozen or so kids, thanks to a coordination between the United Way and Working For Worcester, did just that. Full article >
Holy Cross Magazine April, 2014
Working for Worcester to be Held April 12
On Saturday, April 12, more than 1,000 volunteers will work to renovate 20 community recreation sites in the second annual Working for Worcester. Full article >
Around the District 2014
Around the District #4 Working for Worcester
Dan welcomes students from the College of the Holy Cross who are part of the Working for Worcester project. Full article >
Clark Athletics April, 2014
Cross Country Teams Take Part In “Working For Worcester"
On Saturday, April 12, the men's and women's cross country teams at Clark University took part in the Working for Worcester initiative. Full article >
Massachusetts YouthBuild April, 2014
Working for Worcester
Working for Worcester is a student inspired and organized 501(c)3 social initiative that brings together college students, local businesses, non-profits, neighborhood groups, community and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and major corporations to promote stronger community wellness through creating recreation infrastructure and facilities at Worcester’s schools, parks, community centers, sports fields, and other valuable family and youth-oriented spaces. Full article >
The Daily Herd (WPI) February, 2014
Not just a pretty face, WPI senior wins title (Mr. Worcester)
When Taylor McNally saw the Worcester Student Government Association’s email seeking applicants for Worcester’s first-ever Mr. Worcester pageant, he didn’t think too much of it. Full article >
GoLocal Worcester April, 2014
Working For Worcester to Renovate 20 Recreation Sites on April 12
More than 1,000 volunteers will work to renovate 20 community recreation sites in the second annual Working for Worcester on Saturday, April 12th. Full article >
The Monstah Mash April, 2014
Working for Worcester event a huge success!
On Saturday April 12 a very great thing happened in Worcester MA. Full article >
The Crusader April, 2014
Working for Worcester Kicks Off This Weekend
This Saturday, April 12, over 1,000 volunteers will work to restore 20 community recreation sites in the second annual Working for Worcester. Full article >
