Neighborhood Connect Project
WORCESTER COMMUNITY MEMBERS – WE NEED YOU!
The Coalition for a Healthy Greater Worcester is looking for 8 community members to serve as Neighborhood Coordinators for our Neighborhood Connect Project!
Do you live, work, or spend time in one of these neighborhoods?
Shrewsbury Street
Bell Hill
Plumley Village
Lake Park
Hamilton
Union Hill
Vernon Hill
Grafton Hill
Green Island
Broadmeadow
What is Neighborhood Connect?
Neighborhood Connect is a FREE training program in partnership with the UMass Chan Prevention Research Center. Participants will attend six virtual sessions (via Zoom) to learn how they can make a difference and help improve their communities.
Together, participants will explore ways to create positive changes in neighborhood spaces such as:
Parks and green spaces
Sidewalks and walkability
Bus stops and public transportation
Other neighborhood improvements
What are we looking for?
We are seeking Neighborhood Coordinators to help spread the word, connect with community members, and recruit participants for this exciting program.
Your neighborhood. Your voice. Your impact!
If you care about your community and want to help make it a better place to live, work, and play, we encourage you to get involved!
Interested in becoming a Neighborhood Coordinator? Reach out to learn more!
The application is here: https://forms.gle/qD3K5zTi4m2ueU2F7
2026-2027 CHIP Cohort Leadership
The Coalition for a Healthy Greater Worcester is looking for individuals committed to improving the health of the Greater Worcester community, shows interest in promoting equitable organizations and systems, and directly connected to community programs, policy development or organizing.
Application is here:
Coalition Orientation
The Coalition is having Monthly Orientations
You can sign up for future orientations here
Neighborhood Connect Project
Live Work or spend time in Worcester?
Consider taking part in this program, explore your neighborhood and decide changes to make!
You can provide your contact information here and we will contact you with next steps and which neighborhood we are working with.
You will be given a $20 gift card after completing each survey, for a total of $60.
Research & Evaluation Meeting
Research & Evaluation Meeting
2nd Thursday of the Month
The Research and Evaluation subcommittee develops a structure for qualitative and quantitative research, evaluating progress toward outcomes, including methods for participating organizations to report back and for community members to provide feedback.
Join via Zoom here.
Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting
Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting
2nd Wednesday of the Month
The Policy and Advocacy subcommittee reviews system and policy barriers to implementation of CHIP strategies. The subcommittee also works to engage in activities to influence decision makers and mobilize allies at the policy-making level.
Join via Zoom here.
Racism & Discrimination Subcommittee Meeting
Racism & Discrimination Subcommittee Meeting
1st Wednesday of the Month
The Racism and Discrimination Subcommittee has a mission to bring together individuals and organizations institutions across all sectors to recognize and address the ways systemic racism and discrimination produce and perpetuate root causes of health inequities, while centering the voices and lived experiences of historically marginalized, underrepresented and underserved communities.
Join via Zoom here.
Steering Committee Meeting
Steering Committee Meeting
1st Tuesday of the Month
Join via Zoom here.
Community Engagement Subcommittee Meeting
Community Engagement Subcommittee Meeting
4th Monday of the Month
The Community Engagement subcommittee builds and maintains community engagement in Coalition activities and CHIP implementation, ensuring participation is inclusive and representative of the diverse organizations and residents of the region.
Join via Zoom here.