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... a free online resource for Worcester-area residents
in need of housing, food, health care, and other basic services
| WorcesterResources.org is a community-based web site with detailed information about the many types of assistance available to those in need living in Worcester, Massachusetts and its surrounding towns. It provides practical information on what services are available, where and how to apply for benefits, eligibility requirements, benefit amounts, and answers to commonly asked questions. It includes information about federal, state, and local benefit programs. |
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WorcesterResources.org presents this information in a well-organized and logical manner. Select the type of assistance you need from the drop down menu and follow the links to learn about the various programs available in Worcester to help you. As a first step, you may want to complete the Benefit Screener to see the range of programs for which you might be eligible. Then, for many of the programs, you can use a more specific Eligibility Check to see if you are likely to qualify for program benefits.
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Please note: If you live in Massachusetts, but not in the Worcester area, you should visit our statewide web site: MassResources.org. MassResources.org publishes an e-mail newsletter and special updates to keep you informed. You can view the current MassResources.org Newsletter online now.
WorcesterResources.org currently includes information for the following types of assistance:
| Cash Assistance Programs: provide low-income families, elders, and the disabled with financial and medical support for their basic needs, as well as education and job training to help families become financially independent. |
| Child Care and Preschool Programs: help low-income families and teen parents find and pay for child care and preschools so that the parents may work, go to school, or take part in job training programs. |
| Education Programs: offer free public education to all kindergarten and school-age children in Worcester, including special education programs for children with disabilities. |
| Employment & Job Training Programs: provide job search assistance, career counseling, technical and vocational training, and unemployment benefits to workers who have lost their jobs or are looking for better jobs. |
| Energy Assistance Programs: include fuel assistance, weatherization, and furnace repair services to help families stay warm during the winter; utility discounts for low-income families; and utility shut-off protection for families in special circumstances. |
| Financial Programs: help residents save their money, get out of debt, and establish good credit. |
| Food Programs: offer free food, low cost food, and information about good nutrition to low-income families and individuals as well as seniors. |
| Health Care Programs: offer free or low-cost |
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