Successes

During 2009 Worcester G.O.L.D. used your donations to benefit local citizens:

Emergency Assistance:

Rainbow Fund - Emergency assistance to those facing immediate crises
  2008 2009
Families Served 685 568
Individuals Served 1607 1535
Families Received Funds For Food 305 187
Families Received Funds For Utilities 212 205

Community Services -
  • Emergency Baby Pantries: 2 pantries stocked with baby and infant supplies
  • Drop-In Child Care Room: 73 Children supervised during parents' visits
  • Camp: 22 scholarships provided in full or part
  • Foster Care Fund: 45 children assisted
Special Projects:
  • Easter Basket Program - 282 baskets distributed to children
  • School Supplies for Students
    • 563 children assisted
    • 400 back-to-school haircut certificates distributed
  • Helping Hands for the Holidays
    • 150 Thanksgiving boxes donated by Worcester Co. Bar Association and 20 donated by other sponsors 
    • 1100 individuals served at Christmas
    • 99 coats donated by OC Elks
    • 60 bikes donated by local citizens