Welcome to Worcester Community Action Council

Worcester Community Action Council’s (WCAC) mission is helping people move to economic self-sufficiency through programs, partnerships, and advocacy. WCAC was started in 1965 under President Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty.” It is the federally designated “community action agency” for Central MA. Today, the agency serves the City of Worcester and 45 surrounding towns through emergency and social service programs.

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

For 2024, WCAC’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will open on January 30th and run through the tax deadline of April 15th. Requests for free tax preparation by WCAC are accepted for individual taxpayers or households making $64,000 or less within Worcester and 45 surrounding towns in Central Massachusetts.

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Home Heating Help is Here

The home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) is a free resource to help eligible households pay a portion of winter heating bills. No matter what type of heating source you have, LIHEAP may be able to help you pay your bills. Explore your eligibility and apply for assistance.

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Openings at new Head Start Classrooms!

WCAC has openings for children ages 3-5 in new Head Start classrooms now open in East Brookfield and Leicester. Offering a dynamic program focused on language, literacy, and social emotional development. Call 508 765-4738 or visit www.WCAC.net/Head-Start to enroll!

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We are an umbrella agency for education, employment and social service programs.

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Communities Served
75000+
Individuals Impacted
130+
Employees in Action
55
Years of Service

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