Laura's Shelter House Inc

Our Deaf Survivors Center Inc., located in Worcester, MA, is dedicated to providing accessible advocacy and support services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault within the Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing communities. They offer a range of services, including training, education, and advocacy, aimed at empowering survivors and strengthening collaboration across agencies to optimize support. The organization also hosts events and workshops designed to equip individuals and communities with the tools necessary to prevent and reduce violence. Through their commitment to prioritizing survivor voices, ODSC Inc. seeks to enhance awareness and support for these marginalized communities. Generated from the website

Founded in 1916, Girls Inc. of Worcester is a non-profit organization. Formerly known as Worcester Girls Club, the firm serves 1,818 girls annually ranging in ages 5-18, at its facility located on Providence Street and through 14 direct services sites in schools, housing developments and program partnerships in greater Worcester. It is one of the leading national experts on girls issues and houses one of the largest research centers on girls in the United States at its National Resource Center (NRC) in Indianapolis. Girls Inc. of Worcester offers over 50 programs that primarily focus on careers and life planning, culture and heritage, health and sexuality, leadership, self-reliance/life skills and sports and adventure. Some of its program includes national scholarship program, after school programs, homework helpers, cooking, babysitting and special pre-teen and teen programs.