Success Stories

It always feels great to get a new pair of shoes.  It gives you the feeling of a fresh start, puts a new pep in your step, and is the foundation for putting you on a new path.  Better yet, to be given a brand-new pair of shoes when yours are falling apart. Imagine the…

Hunger in America continues to be widespread.  It has been reported that food insecurity is 24% higher in Massachusetts, for example, than it was a decade ago. This means that about 1 in 10 households need help getting enough food.  Even though unemployment has decreased, incomes just aren’t keeping up with the increasing costs of…

Worcester, MA is the 2nd largest city in New England with a population of approximately 184,000. Over 20% of this population lives well below the poverty line. Also living in Worcester is a relatively high percentage of refugees. In Massachusetts, Worcester is the leading destination for people escaping persecution in their homelands. There are approximately…

The lack of footwear is of particular concern for those who are homeless. Homeless people depend on walking as their primary mode of transportation, are exposed to harsh outdoor elements, and have poor foot hygiene. Because of this, incidences of foot problems are common. In addition, the homeless lack access to health services for foot…

As the second largest city in Massachusetts, Worcester’s population includes homeless individuals, substance abusers, refugees, immigrants, veterans, and low-income families. One of the organizations that is helping meet the basic needs of these individuals is a local nonprofit that feeds hundreds of individuals every Saturday and distributes groceries, clothing, and hot meals to the homeless.…

Thank you Genesis Logistics and 7-Eleven for providing logistics support and refrigeration to help us with a food distribution that provided over 150,000 meals to people in need. On behalf of the people we serve together, THANK YOU!