Worcester News

Updated Outreach Center Information

StandUp for Kids - Worcester Edit: The Center is now open again.Starting March 17th - Center times are closed. 2 volunteers have been available set up a time to meet youths individually.  We will be evaluating weekly what we can do, based on the health of...

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Jimmy’s Letter to You

Dear StandUp For Kids supporters, My name is Jimmy. I am 24 years old and have been homeless in Worcester off and on since I was 15 years old – that’s when my dad left us and my mother could not support my younger sister, brother, and I. So, my siblings...

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StandUp For Kids – Worcester announcements

StandUp For Kids Outreach Center hours have changed. We're now open Monday and Wednesdays from 4 - 6 pm. We may stay open longer if needed to finish laundry or services. We are no longer having regular hours on Saturdays, except for scheduled...

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Billy’s Story

Billy was five when he was adopted with his 3-year-old brother.  His life was never normal, he said.  The adoptive parents were physically and verbally abusive.  Billy’s parents told him to lie to DCF when his broken leg was investigated; if he...

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Walk For MA Children Donations At $820 and Still Coming In

BIG THANK YOU to Roosevelt Westbrook for a $500 donation to StandUp For Kids - Worcester at the event. Thank you to everyone who joined us on the Walk For MA Children and the event at Cafe Reyes on April 29th during the StandUp For Kids' 48 HOURS ....

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16 More Days Until Walk For MA Children!

16 more days till Walk for MA Children! Get your walking shoes ready!  The Third Annual Walk for MA Children Tim and Susan Crane are doing the 10 day walk across MA from Boston to Westfield to bring awareness to the Children in MA. Every day of the walk is hosted...

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