The 12 Community-Wide Policy Campaigns outline State-and-municipal-level policy changes identified as priorities by residents of the Greater Worcester Region. The CHIP will amplify and support locally led advocacy efforts to reach state government to adopt policies that will improve the health of our community.
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Advocate to Eliminate the “Cliff Effect” for Public Benefits
Take Action
Sign up for a Cliff Effect Navigator Training at the Worcester Community Action Council by contacting Maydee Morales at mmorales@wcac.net. -
Universalize Access to High Quality Affordable Early Education & Care
Take Action
Join the CommonStart Coalition by visiting here. -
Universalize Access to High Quality Home Visiting for all Newborns
Take Action
Keep up with the Worcester Healthy Baby Collaborative by emailing SDOOLEY@pernetfamilyhealth.org and also join Together for Kids Coalition Monthly Meetings by emailing dcswope@charter.net. -
Provide Free Accessible Public Transportation
Take Action
Join the Zero Fare Taskforce by emailing zerofarewrta@gmail.com. -
Offer Free High-Quality Internet
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Keep up to date with the Massachusetts Internet For All Plan by signing up here. -
Eliminate Barriers to Housing Affordability and Assistance
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Join the CHGW Policy & Advocacy Committee here. -
Implement Complete Streets Policy
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Join the CHGW Policy & Advocacy Committee here. -
Implement Crisis Response Team
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Join the CHGW Policy & Advocacy Committee here. -
Receive MA Age-Friendly Designation
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Join the CHGW Policy & Advocacy Committee here. -
Raise Reimbursement Rates for Mental Health/Human Service Contracts
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Join the CHGW Policy & Advocacy Committee here. -
Implement Comprehensive Sexual Health Education in Public Schools
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Join the CHGW Policy & Advocacy Committee here. -
Support Policy Campaigns Being Led by CHIP Partners
Take Action
Join the CHGW Policy & Advocacy Committee here.