My daughter has been going to the club since she was 6. She's now 15 and involved in everything…read more Since she was little, the staff and even the older club kids have been mentors and role models to her. The club provides 40 hours of intentional, educational programming every week and the kids can drop in or out as they like. That can mean that the front desk doesn't know exactly where she is at any one moment, but she is ALWAYS in a supervised program and always safe. Safety is the number one concern of all staff. As I know from experience, parents with a concern are encouraged to talk to staff and admin personnel. The executive director is always willing to sit down with anyone to answer questions or concerns. The club is a great place where kids learn to be who they want to be. My daughter was on the dance team for years, she learned to swim at the club, and now she's president of a leadership club and just helped organize a successful college and career fair. She used to be super-shy and would never have taken on such a responsible position if it hadn't been for everyone at the club encouraging her to get involved through the years. I couldn't be happier with the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester.

There are just so many good things to say about this place that I'm not sure where to start…read more First, it is not a "shelter" in the typical sense of the word, and the staff and guests do not refer to it as a "shelter". They consider themselves a "community", and act as such. There are NO lines for anything at the WLP. The women are served their meals at their tables by volunteers, and their materials are bussed for them once they are done, unless they choose to self-bus. The food. Oh heavens! WLP prides itself on serving nourishing, FRESH food. Each meal will have all nutritional requirements met, and there is always a veggie option. We're not talking canned goods or sandwiches here, folks. No, this is chopped and diced fresh veggies, prime cut meats, the finest ingredients. If you're a good cook and after you've volunteered a few times, they are happy to let you get in the kitchen and help whip up stuff. The resident chef there, Gina, is wonderfully creative in the kitchen (and very nice), and from time to time, other professional chefs from local restaurants come in to put together a meal. The WLP isn't jsut a food place, although that's the highlight of the day. It also provides the women with full time advocacy support to help with finding housing, food, or other services. There is a computer room/resource room that the ladies may use. There is also a nap room where women can go to get sometimes some much needed rest, and also a quiet room for just some peace, solitude, and maybe reading or reflecting. Women are also able to get various toiletries and clothing that they may need. They may do their laundry and take showers. The Program Manager, Heather (also very, very nice and competent) has done a great job of making sure that there are interesting activities for guests if they choose to participate: yoga, painting, field trips, knitting, etc. Since the WLP is run as a "community", the staff are INCREDIBLY patient with the women, and if a guest is being disorderly or breaking a rule, she is not immediately tossed out, but is counseled and given more than one opportunity to redeem herself by correcting her behavior. Throwing someone out is a last option at the WLP. WLP treats its volunteers as the valuable commodity we are. We are appreciated, thanked, and made to feel a part of the "team". Added Perk: They also have really incredible volunteer thank you events! I enjoy volunteering here. I learn something new and meet new people each time I go. I don't have a lot of spare time to volunteer, but when I do, the WLP gets me all the time, every time. It's important to know that this place could not be so great without us- the community at large supporting it through donations, volunteering, contributions, etc. The staff, Regina, Linda, Joanna, Lauren, Linnie, and Cheryl are terrific- go meet them! This is just a wonderful, wonderful place. You will not leave here without your heart being touched in some way.

Just to add to the great review by Adrienne -- The Women's…read moreLunch Place is an amazing community run by dedicated and caring people. I've volunteered there many times, and the experience was wonderful. The staff is as open, kind and welcoming to volunteers as they are to their ladies. The ladies? Wow. Having the opportunity to really get to know some of the women in this community is a real blessing. The WLP is one of my favorite volunteer opportunities. Try it out!

Great non-profit camp for kids 8-17 interested in LARP, gaming and meeting others with similar…read moreinterests. Heroes (campers) spend their days adventuring and exploring the grounds, making choices that will impact the story moving forward. It's an inclusive community for those wanting to get outdoors and bring the stories of literature, history, and myth to life (while swinging a foam sword). I've worked there several summers. It's home to many campers and staff, finding the magic of The Story School calls them back to answer the call of adventure! They also offer scholarships, sibling discounts, and multi-session discounts to make camp accessible. They are also hugely focused on inclusion within the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities. I wish we could host camp all year!

From the owner: The Story School is an interactive, immersive, and inclusive nonprofit summer camp for heroes ages…read more8-18. Campers are transformed into heroes at this overnight eduLARP camp. Stories from history, mythology, and literature come to life in an engaging plot that reacts to the choices of the campers. Level up your character by solving STEAM puzzles, navigating moral challenges, battling monsters with foam swords, and making lifelong friends. In-person camp is a two-week overnight adventure. The Story School also offers online roleplaying adventures, D&D games for all ages, and birthday adventures to top it off. What adventure interests you? Contact us today!

This is a beautiful home that at the moment is used to house relocated employees. It has 11…read morebedrooms, 2 kitchens, and multiple rooms to socialize. It is some of the best residential architecture you will find in Worcester.

Nice clean big house. Manager is terrible. She shows no empathy. The rules change in a daily…read morebasis. It's to bad. People suffering from cancer should not be treated in that manner. If you want to rehab comfortably find another place.

This disability is fantastic. We just enrolled our son into their daycare program. They have…read moreswimming lessons every Tuesday. Pretty cool. They also host several community events throughout the year.

Whitin Community Center has been so great over the last year that we have been members. The…read morevariety of programs, and the delightful staff have made it such a great experience. We joined mainly for the pool, as I was a competitive swimmer. While the facilities are certainly not "state-of-the-art" it is more than what you get other places for the same money!

I witnessed these people help my family that just came from Tanzania. They helped them settle in…read morethe United States, took them shopping for clothes and food.

From the owner: At AWIC, our mission is to facilitate the transition for refugees families and help them to become…read moreself-sufficient and productive members of society while maintaining their cultural identity.