The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Worcester

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW-INCOME AND ELDERLY PEOPLE THROUGH LEGAL ASSISTANCE THAT PROTECTS FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, SECURES ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS, AND CHALLENGES POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT HARM OUR CLIENTS.

MISSION:

PROVIDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING FOR GIRLS, AGES 5-17, THROUGHOUT CENTRAL AND WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

MISSION:

THE TRUST'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE JEWISH HEALTHCARE CENTER, INC. SEE BOTTOM PAGE (FORMERLY THE JEWISH HOME FOR AGED OF WORCESTER COUNTY, INC.) TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A HOSPITAL/MEDICAL UNIT WITHIN ITS COMPLEX.

MISSION:

INFORMAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION FACILITIES TO YOUTH IN THE WORCESTER AREA

MISSION:

IN FULL PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING CHALLENGES, THE BRIDGE OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS, INCORPORATED, SUPPORTS AND INSPIRES THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND DREAMS.

MISSION:

THE HANOVER THEATRE SEEKS TO IGNITE AND NURTURE A PASSION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN AUDIENCES AND ARTISTS OF TODAY AND TOMORROW. IN DOING SO WE WILL PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THE REVITALIZATION OF DOWNTOWN WORCESTER BY BRINGING VISTIORS TO THE CITY AND BUILDING THE PERCEPTION OF WORCESTER AS A DESTINATION FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE. BASED ON EXTENSIVE RESEARCH OF SUCCESSFUL VENUES NATIONWIDE, THE HANOVER THEATRE ESTIMATES ITS ECONOMIC IMPACT TO THE CITY OF WORCESTER AT APPROXIMATELY $40 MILLION ANNUALLY, IN DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPENDING, JOBS, PROPERTY VALUES AND TAXES. THE HANOVER THEATRE'S CONSERVATORY PROGRAMS REACH MORE THAN 500 YOUNG PEOPLE EACH YEAR WITH CLASSES AND PROGRAMS IN THEATRE, TECHNICAL THEATRE AND DANCE.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AS WELL AS ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES, TO HOMELESS, BATTERED AND LOW-INCOME WOMEN, WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN. ABBY'S HOUSE EMPOWERS THE WOMEN WE SERVE TO LEAD SELF-DIRECTED LIVES FILLED WITH DIGNITY AND HOPE.

MISSION:

RENTAL ASSISTANCE RECEIVED FROM A GOVERNMENT AGENCY UNDER SECTION 8 OF THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM. PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO LOW-INCOME RURAL COMMUNITIES AND OTHER AGENCIES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE OR ENHANCE THEIR DRINKING WATER & WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES. MANAGE HUD 202 PROPERTIES FOR THE ELDERLY.

MISSION:

WORCESTER COUNTY MECHANICS ASSOCIATION IS A NON-PROFIT ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATION. OUR MISSION IS TO ENRICH AND INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY BY HOSTING AND PRESENTING ARTS, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL EVENTS AS WELL AS MILESTONE AND COMMUNITY-MINDED EVENTS IN MECHANICS HALL, OUR HISTORIC AND WORLD-RENOWNED PERFORMANCE HALL.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

MISSION:

HELPING PEOPLE MOVE TO ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ADVOCACY.

MISSION:

HOME HEALTH CARE - THE VNA PROVIDES HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN HOME AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN COMMUNITY HEALTH.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate facilities including theaters for the performing arts.

MISSION:

THE CLUB IS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ATHLETIC EXERCISES INCLUDING GOLF, BOWLING, SWIMMING, TENNIS, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, AND OTHER OUT-OF-DOOR SPORTS, AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES FOR THE PROMOTION OF FRIENDSHIP AND GOOD FELLOWSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CLUB CONSIDERS ALL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO SERVING ITS MEMBERSHIP TO BE ITS MAIN PROGRAM.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO INSPIRE ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL EQUITY THROUGH SOCIAL CHANGE. THE WAMS VISION IS TO FUEL INCLUSION, VOICE, AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM BY CREATING, SUPPORTING AND STRENGTHENING FAMILIES.

MISSION:

THE CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS HOUSING ALLIANCE (CMHA) IS COMMITTED TO A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN HELPING THE COMMUNITIES OF GREATER WORCESTER AND WORCESTER COUNTY RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS AND NEAR HOMELESS BY SUPPORTING PREVENTION PROGRAMS, ENSURING THE AVAILABILITY OF HIGH QUALITY AND APPROPRIATE SHELTERING AND SUPPORT SERVICES, ENCOURAGING THE AVAILABILITY AND ACCESS TO DECENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATION.

MISSION:

DEDICATED TO PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME.