Services helping elders, families and children in need
- 753 older and disabled adults maintained their independence by receiving home care services.
- 174 low-income seniors learned new job skills by working at 85 area agencies as senior aides.
- 129 elders enjoyed the companionship of 68 volunteer visitors.
- 2,942 people enjoyed the true spirit of the holidays and partook in Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners
with the aid of 525 volunteers.
- 1,978 children and parents received winter coats, toys and food supplies during the winter holidays.
- 97 adult learners, assisted by 38 volunteer tutors, pursued educational and life goals through improved
literacy.
- 144 parents and children found emergency shelter and transitional services at Youville House.
- 12,588 people received emergency assistance and help with budgeting skills to prevent homelessness.
- 1,263 people found useable, wearable clothing at the Catholic Charities boutique.
- 523 parents and children benefited from the encouragement and instruction of parent aides.
- 4 children were assisted in their journey to permanent families.
- 136 adults located their adoptive histories.
- 476 people discovered strength by building life skills through Family Resource Center services.
Services helping families who seek independence and community support:
- 102 newcomers (asylees, refugees and immigrants) living throughoutWorcester County with limited financial
means received free medical physicals, lab work and medical documentation in the quest for US citizenship
and permanent residency.
- 186 people participated in citizenship education classes and 53 people obtained immigration counseling.
- 24 former refugees found help in their resettlement, with most finding employment and self-sufficiency.
- 72 immigrants and refugees began the process to change their status to permanent resident.
- 87 men at Crozier House continued in their pursuit of sobriety, while an additional 16 men lived in the
community through Crozier’s collaboration with a parish.
- 48 people with multiple sclerosis were assisted in their efforts to live independently.
- 11,961 neighbors accessed information and referral services.
Services helping families faced with developmental disabilities:
- 85 young adults found jobs through Mercy Centre’s employment services and job training or received
community based day services.
- 35 developmentally disabled youngsters achieved academic milestones and experienced their personal best
through Mercy Centre’s educational services.
- 25 hearing impaired people found comfort and companionship through deaf ministry.
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