Our Mission:

Our mission is "to provide a place where young people can build lasting, positive changes in their lives." We accomplish this mission by seeking resources, collaborations and opportunities that help young people to realize their full potential, sharpen skills and enable them to become vital, responsible and contributing members of society.

Success Story

Barend Woode, 2010

Walking up to a completely strange young person and successfully convincing him or her that going back to school or getting into a GED program is a good idea, but is not an easy task for even the most seasoned youth workers. However, Barend got over 40 youth to come into the Worcester Youth Center to be tested for their basic skills level of academic achievement. Many of them entered the GED program at the Center to work towards a high school equivalency diploma...