FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WORCESTER, Mass. — Thirty-eight young people completed Worcester Youth Center’s 2026 Paid Summer Internship Program, gaining work experience at 19 local worksites. With 40 youth selected, the program achieved a 95% completion rate. The interns were selected… Continue Reading →
Worcester’s National Night Out was a terrific success, bringing families, neighbors, first responders, and community organizations together for an evening of fun, connection, and community spirit at Fuller Family Park. Guests enjoyed interactive activities, emergency vehicle demonstrations, children’s attractions, and… Continue Reading →
Dowload the flyer 6th Annual Violence is Not Normal: Pathways to Peace Join the Worcester Youth Center on Saturday, June 27th from 11am – 3pm at 326 Chandler St, Worcester, Mass. Free Community Event Food, Music, and Live Entertainment 3… Continue Reading →
For those looking for an in-depth look at the Worcester Youth Center’s HopeVid-2020 multimedia project and the challenges of putting it together during the pandemic, longtime Worcester Telegram & Gazette Features reporter Richard Duckett delivers a well-written piece. The story… Continue Reading →
Worcester Youth Center’s Teen Circle got into the rhythm of COVID-19 safety with an infectious Zoom-based video that has drawn widespread attention and praise.
Although the COVID-19 situation has temporarily shuttered the center, WYC continues to offer virtual access to youth programs, groups and daily meetings through online registration.
The Worcester Youth Center has been a home to youth looking for positive emotional and educational growth, but the resources and opportunities it offers aren’t cost-free.
A recent Bancroft School graduate brought a new rain garden to Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center & Wildlife Sanctuary this summer.
José Vazquez of Worcester knew only a rough life.The 21-year-old said growing up, he ran with the “wrong crowd” and got into all sorts of trouble, especially with local police.
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