Nonprofits

The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester raised more than $58 million over the 2022 fiscal year.

Clark University received a $2-million grant from AmeriCorps, a national organization based in Washington D.C., to support teachers in the Worcester school’s master’s program for teachers who train in schools throughout the city’s Main South neighborhood.

GAAMHA, Inc. has received $450,000 in funding from the first-ever $3-million Massachusetts Social Enterprise Capital Grant Program, to improve its facilities and support its mission.

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce graduated 17 local professionals as part of the Class of 2022 from its Community Leadership Institute, during which they established a foundation and supported community needs.

The Community Builders Inc., a Boston nonprofit real estate developer, has received $250,000 from the City of Worcester to aid in the renovation of the Aurora Apartments at 660 Main St.

With coronavirus pandemic restrictions loosening, Fred Kaelin, executive director of the Shine Initiative, is focused on expanding the nonprofit’s impact on children and adults within Worcester County and beyond. 

Vinh Ly, owner of 3B Auto Inc. on Canterbury Street in Worcester, has purchased three lots in Worcester and Auburn for just under $1.2 million.

The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts in Fitchburg has granted $24,000 to the Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation to aid north-central Massachusetts students attending Mount Wachusett Community College in the 2022-23 academic year.

Pulling from his time in the U.S. Army, Cinch I.T. President Rick Porter will lead his company in hosting the second annual 100-Mile Ruck March from July 21-24.

YWCA Central Massachusetts in Worcester has elected Christienne Bik of Shrewsbury to serve as president of the organization’s board of directors.