Worcester News

Making a Difference

How Everyday Empathy Can Help People Experiencing Homelessness Homelessness is an ever-growing concern in communities across the country. Even as legislators and policy makers push for long-term change, we can all make a real impact locally through simple acts of...

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Transgender Homeless Youth Deserve to Live Full Lives

On March 31st, International Day of Transgender Visibility will celebrate transgender people around the world while raising awareness of the systemic prejudice they can receive. In a society where acceptance and support can be scarce, transgender people are...

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We are moving…for kids!!!

Join us for our annual StandUp and Move event to benefit the homeless and at-risk youth of Worcester! This year we are doing a dance-a-thon. Register by clicking the flyer or scanning the QR code below.Details:Dance starts at 12 noonLast person or group standing wins...

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New Location for Center Services

StandUp for Kids - Worcester  StandUp for Kids - Worcester, partnering with the Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center, has opened an Outreach Center at 301 Pleasant Street, Worcester to provide services for homeless and at-risk youth. The Center is located...

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Thank You NAL’s Paint Center!

StandUp for Kids - Worcester A huge thank you NAL's Paint Center in Worcester for the paint and paint supplies to paint our new center site. Before: After: 

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The Worcester Outreach Center Is Open

StandUp for Kids - Worcester New hours for the center: Wednesday 3 pm – 5 pmSaturday 10 am – 12 noon Center volunteer staff will instruct you to sign in and to sanitize your hands upon entering. Wear your mask!  We have some available if you need one....

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