For Students
Last year's YCI cohort worked together over the fall and winter semesters to identify issues and award grants across Worcester County.
We are thrilled to introduce a diverse group of students from across the County to our 2024-25 cohort! Those marked with an * have previously participated in YCI and will serve in a leadership capacity this year.
- Alizeya D., Fitchburg High School
- *Amenah A., Westborough High School
- Ansh B., Algonquin Regional High School
- *Apphia N., Westborough High School
- Audrey A., Doherty Memorial High School
- Blake H., Worcester Technical High School
- Brianna E., Worcester Academy
- Chloe C., Auburn High School
- Diego G., Fitchburg High School
- *Erin P., Douglas High School
- Fadhili J., Burncoat Senior High School
- Kaiden L., North High School
- Kayla Q., Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
- Kendris F., North High School
- Keziah A., Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
- Liana J., Sutton High School
- Lynette K., Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
- Mia C., North High School
- Olive W., South High
- Paul M., Shepherd Hill Regional Highschool
- Phoebe M., Doherty Memorial High School
- *Rithvik P., Westborough High School
- *Sahiti P., Shrewsbury High School
- Shaya B., Sutton High School
- Stacey T., Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
- *Tyler P., Saint Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High School
- Xavier D., North High School
Youth for Community Improvement Fund
The 2024-25 YCI cohort identified the following priorities for last year's grant cycle:
- Mental Health
- Educational Support Programs
- Housing/Food & Basic Needs
- Arts & Culture
To learn more, visit the Youth for Community Improvement Fund page.

Questions?
Contact Amaris Gonzalez
Program Officer for Youth and Families
508-755-0980