The Initiative

The Initiative Working Together for Community Empowerment Empowered communities are built upon a foundation of collaboration.

Together all of us can work towards developing leadership and advocating for the common good. The Initiative for Engaged Citizenship supports a more inclusive and accessible civic process that facilitates greater participation and community decision making. Our goal is to empower residents and facilitate partnerships that make our neighborhoods stronger. The Initiative is nonpartisan, nonprofit, a

nd an affiliate of Oak Hill CDC

The Initiative supports 5 Actions to empower residents in all of Worcester’s 5 districts:

* Coordination of Community Outreach Efforts to Increase Voter Turnout
* Providing Individuals and Organizations with the Skills and information Necessary to Advocate in Their Community
* Steering Dialogue to Encourage Inclusivity, Accessibility, and Discredit Bias
* Community Based Participatory Research that Encourages Greater Resident Involvement
* Action Based Civics Education To Empower Our Youth

As much as it pains us to do this because we are going to have a tremendous loss in Worcester when Charise Canales moves...
03/31/2017

As much as it pains us to do this because we are going to have a tremendous loss in Worcester when Charise Canales moves, we are encouraging everyone to get out the vote for the Challenge Detroit Fellowship. Anyone who has had the opportunity to know Charise recognizes what a genuine and tenacious individual she is. Charise has been a key player in the Initiative for the last 5 years, helping to convene city council forums and leading our health care outreach efforts. Voting ends on Sunday so in good old Initiative fashion let's
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I want to become a Challenge Detroit Fellow because I'm inspired by the city's spirit of rebirth. The economic collapse created a unique opportunity to rebuild, drawing young, bright minds to use out-of-the-box ideas to reimagine their community. I hope to lend my experience and passion for communit...

April 6th Worcester area Goldman Sachs Small Business Program Information SessionAre you the owner or co-owner of a Worc...
03/22/2016

April 6th Worcester area Goldman Sachs Small Business Program Information Session
Are you the owner or co-owner of a Worcester area business that has been in operation for at least two years? Does your business have a minimum of $150,000 in revenues? Do you employ at least 4 people? Are you passionate about growth?

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Are you the owner or co-owner of a business that has been in operation for at least two years? Does your business have a minimum of $150,000 in revenues? Do you employ at least 4 people? Are you passionate about growth? With Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, you will gain practical business ski…

VOTE TODAY & Candidates Guide
11/03/2015

VOTE TODAY & Candidates Guide

Good luck candidates! Remember your vote is your voice and determines the future of our community. Head out to vote toda...
11/03/2015

Good luck candidates! Remember your vote is your voice and determines the future of our community. Head out to vote today. Polls are open until 8pm tonight. Check out our candidate guide below for more info! | www.wheredoivotema.com

Candidates Guide and Final Forum 10/28 6pm
10/26/2015

Candidates Guide and Final Forum 10/28 6pm

Public Safety City Council Forum 10/28 6pm
10/22/2015

Public Safety City Council Forum 10/28 6pm

School Committee, Youth Matters, and Public Safety Candidate Forums
10/16/2015

School Committee, Youth Matters, and Public Safety Candidate Forums

TOMORROW City Council Forum on Accessible Government
10/13/2015

TOMORROW City Council Forum on Accessible Government

10/13/2015

The Mentoring Workshop scheduled this evening with the Worcester Public Schools Young Professional Alumni Network has been cancelled tonight due to a scheduling conflict that came up yesterday for our guest speaker. We are in the process of rescheduling and will get a new date very soon.

City Council Forum on Accessible Government and School Committee Town Hal
10/07/2015

City Council Forum on Accessible Government and School Committee Town Hal

TOMORROW! City Council Forum on Worcester's Economy 6pm Worcester Public Library
09/29/2015

TOMORROW! City Council Forum on Worcester's Economy 6pm Worcester Public Library

City Council Forum on Growing Worcester's Economy 9/30 6pm
09/23/2015

City Council Forum on Growing Worcester's Economy 9/30 6pm

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01604

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(508) 754-2858 Ext 27

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