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Executive Director Worcester Interfaith POSITION OVERVIEW Worcester Interfaith (WI) is a dynamic, engaged, justice-seeking organization well-positioned to step into a new future. Over the past 3 years, WI has pursued equity in Worcester’s public education system, elections, voting redistricting, housing, policing, and COVID-19 response. Following a robust strategic planning process Read more…
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After months of organizing in Worcester, City Manager Ed August finally ended that administration’s silence and responded to the communities cries for reforms.
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 the Worcester branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Color People and a 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 convened by Worcester Interfaith. March 28, 2019 It is our professional, ethical, and moral obligation 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 the city and worked with people across the state to achieve social and economic justice. 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 those who participated in the legislative tour. As noted by Pernet, “Everyone was on time, 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 Church, was one of the emcees while Ms. Mary Xatse, Blessed Sacrament Church, and Rev. Read more…
Rev. Jose Encarnacion was recently awarded the “Shining Star” by the Massachusetts Community Action Network.
This year’s Beggar’s Bowl was held on October 10, 2017 from 5:30 – 7:30 at First Baptist Church, 111 Park Avenue, Worcester. We had a record turn-out this year and more soups than ever. Thanks to everyone who made this year’s Bowl such a success! We look forward to seeing Read more…