Founded in 1993, Worcester Interfaith (WI) is a multi-issue, multi-racial broad based community organization, comprised of over 30 dues-paying institutions that reflect the religious, racial, ethnic and geographic diversity of the city. Worcester Interfaith has built bridges between congregational and community leaders and across religious, socio-economic, racial and ethnic boundaries to accomplish much in the areas of jobs, neighborhood improvements, public safety, education and youth, and draw attention to the disproportionate ways in which these issues affect low-income, minority and newcomer residents.
On Sunday, February 7, we filed a federal voting rights lawsuit accusing Worcester’s school committee elections system of discrimination against communities of color. We did not do this herculain task alone, but in solidarity with Read more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Isabel Gonzalez-Webster (c) 781.913.4904 isabel@worcester-interfaith.org. Rev. Jose Encarnacion (c) 774.242.2691 revjoseicc@gmail.com WORCESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS POLICY STATEMENT – Submitted by the Worcester Coalition for Education Equity- a Coalition of community members and representatives of organizations Read more…
Twenty Five Years! That’s a long time. Since 1993, Worcester Interfaith has been organizing to ensure that public resources and funding are used to support those citizens who need them most. We’ve mobilized people across Read more…
Worcester Interfaith supported the Legislator’s tour of YouthWorks sites with the Mass Youth Jobs Coalition, the Regional Enviromental Council and Boys and Girls Club of Worcester as coordinated by Pernet Family Health Service. Thank to Read more…
Thanks to everyone who joined us Tuesday night, March 20, to stand up with members of our local legislative delegation for a $15 Minimum Wage and Paid Family & Medical Leave. Rev. Jose Perez, Rock of Salvation Read more…
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