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Worcester Breaks Ground On New Resource Center For Year-Round Shelter, Services
The long-anticipated project will provide a permanent space for residents in need of shelter and support services.
WORCESTER, MA — Local officials and community leaders recently broke ground on the new Worcester Resource Center, a long-anticipated project that will provide a permanent space for residents in need of shelter and support services.
The project, led by the Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance in partnership with the city, will create a permanent location where individuals experiencing homelessness can access services and find relief during extreme weather conditions, according to the city. Sen. Robyn Kennedy announced the groundbreaking in a social media post Friday.
“This space has been long needed and we are fortunate to have community organizations and leaders who have stepped over the years to temporarily provide that space,” Sen. Kennedy wrote. “However in the heart of New England, we know that the cold winters will come and they are getting colder. Likewise, the heat waves will be upon us soon. We need this permanent space.”
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Planned for 134 Gold St., the facility is expected to serve as a centralized hub offering access to housing and employment support, as well as basic necessities such as bathrooms, showers, laundry, storage and charging stations.
The building, a roughly 20,000-square-foot property, will undergo renovations before opening, which is currently projected for 2026.
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Once complete, the Worcester Resource Center is expected to provide both immediate relief and longer-term pathways to stability, offering residents a consistent place to access services and support in one location.
“As the federal government continues to cut resources, we know the struggle of our residents will grow. More individuals and families will become vulnerable,” Sen. Kennedy wrote. “That means the state, the city, and especially our community will need to continue to step up.”
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