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 NewsMay, 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 NewsMay, 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 >
Worcester TelegramApril, 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 >
Telegram TownsJuly, 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 MagazineApril, 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 >
Massachusetts YouthBuildApril, 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 >
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