We work to reduce neighborhood blight, preserve current housing stock, increase the availability of affordable homeownership opportunities and well-managed rental units, assist residents in obtaining full-time employment, promote the activities of new and existing businesses, and create a safer, healthier community for all.  We invite and encourage resident participation to achieve these goals.

Source of Funds: 

We receive funding from a variety of public and private sources that provide the money we need to succesfully complete the broad scope of ongoing projects. These investments foster the stabilization and the revitalization of our community. We gratefully thank:

 

Bank of America

 

Bay State Savings Bank

 

City of Worcester

 

Commonwealth of MA Dept. of Housing & Community Development

 

Community Economic Development Assistance Corp.

 

Ellsworth Foundation

 

Flagship Bank

 

Federal Home Loan Bank

 

Fidelity Foundation

 

Fletcher Foundation

 

George Alden Trust

 

Greater Worcester Community Foundation

 

Healthy Communities Massachusetts

 

Hoche-Scofield Foundation

 

Mass. Housing Partnership

 

SEEDCO

 

Stoddard Charitable Trust

 

TD Banknorth

 

UMass Memorial Health Care

 

U.S. Dept. of Labor

 

U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development

 

Webster Five Foundation

 

Wyman Gordon Foundation

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Community Support

 

 Fostering community pride and participation is also an important part of the work we do. Whether you're a resident, business owner, or someone who grew up here and wants to see the neighborhood retain its character and vitality, we want you to be connected to our organization and its mission. One way to stay informed and to support our initiatives is to become a WESCDC member, the benefits of which include our quarterly newsletter, as well as an invitation to our Annual Meeting and buffet dinner held each September. For more information on how to become a member, go to Contact Us.

 

 

                               

The Octave family enjoyed dinner and                                    Board members Carmelita Bello (president)

conversation at the WESCDC's Annual meeting                     Art Tirella (vice-president), and Gio DelloStritto

and buffet dinner.                                                                        enjoy their conversation at the WESCDC's

                                                                                                          2007 Annual Meeting.

 

 

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