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9.27.21 Sound Cloud: WGC Business Community Survey

Worcester Green Corps Coordinator Miranda Hotham joins Hank Stolz for a check-in on the pilot program. Miranda recaps WGC’s very successful first-ever summer program with local youth, and discusses what WGC has been up to since — including community clean-ups and volunteer opportunities. The WGC is currently seeking input from local businesses to learn moreContinue reading “9.27.21 Sound Cloud: WGC Business Community Survey”

9.14.21 Senior Speak #860

Senior Speak is a show for seniors by seniors hosted by Edith Morgan and the gang at Worcester’s Senior Center. Senior issues are discussed, and a good time is had by all. Senior Speak is recorded at the Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence St at the corner of Winthrop St on Tuesdays at 2PM. StopContinue reading “9.14.21 Senior Speak #860”

9.7.21 A Summer In Review

On July 6, 2021 the Worcester Green Corps (WGC) was officially launched with a kickoff celebration to formally establish its formation at the city’s iconic Elm Park. That was day one. The WGC is a public/private partnership between the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), the City of Worcester, and the United Way of CentralContinue reading “9.7.21 A Summer In Review”

8.23.21 WGC Joins Keep Massachusetts Beautiful

We’re excited to announce the launch of our newest and largest chapter—the Worcester Green Corps!  The Worcester Green Corps (WGC) is a partnership between the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, the City of Worcester, the United Way of Central Massachusetts, and Keep Massachusetts Beautiful. The WGC formally establishes a… Read more…

8.10.21 WGC Caps Off Summer Program

WORCESTER, Mass. — In just six weeks, the Worcester Green Corps — a project of the Worcester Regional Chamber, the United Way of Central Massachusetts and the City of Worcester  — has picked up almost 575 bags of litter totaling more than 3,600 pounds. Dozens of local teens in bright green tee-shirts have been lining the streets this summer with whiteContinue reading “8.10.21 WGC Caps Off Summer Program”

7.19.21 Chamber Exchange: WGC

In this segment of Chamber Exchange: The TV Show, Worcester Green Corps Coordinator, Miranda Hotham, joins host Tim Murray to share her background and the mission of Worcester Green Corps. Worcester Green Corps was created to get Worcester youth involved in beautifying Worcester while also learning about educational and occupational pathways in environmental science andContinue reading “7.19.21 Chamber Exchange: WGC”

7.12.21 Kick off at Elm Park

Worcester Green Corps (WGC), the new partnership program between the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Central Massachusetts, and the City of Worcester kicked off Tuesday, July 6, at the city’s Elm Park. The year-long program, initially announced in May, aims to keep the city’s streets and green spaces clean and beautiful asContinue reading “7.12.21 Kick off at Elm Park”

7.8.21 Worcester Goes Clean and Green

WORCESTER, Mass. – Standing under the green canopy of a tree at Elm Park, Miranda Hotham scanned her street assignment list. She was wearing a bright green T-shirt with the words Worcester Green Corps painted in green and blue lettering on the front. She looked up as Mason Rainford, sporting the same shirt, approached. “AmContinue reading “7.8.21 Worcester Goes Clean and Green”