Worcester Nonprofits Win $350,000 State Grants for Job Training
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Updated · Patch · Jul 16
Worcester Nonprofits Win $350,000 State Grants for Job Training
2 articles · Updated · Patch · Jul 16
Summary
$350,000 in state social enterprise grants will go to two Worcester nonprofits supporting workers who face barriers to employment, with Latin American Health Alliance receiving $250,000 and Regional Environmental Council $100,000.
The one-year capital grants, awarded through Massachusetts' Executive Office of Economic Development, back nonprofits that sell goods or services while providing paid work experience and job training.
Latin American Health Alliance will use its funding to renovate and upgrade equipment at Café Reyes, expanding kitchen capacity, training space and efficiency for residents and graduates of Hector Reyes House.
Regional Environmental Council plans to renovate first-floor social enterprise and workforce space tied to its food justice, urban agriculture, farmers market and YouthGROW programs, aiming to expand roles and food access.