Whether you are a volunteer, educator, parent, community partner, or donor, there is a place for you in the 508 C.H.E.E.R.S. family.
When you get involved, you help us spread CHEERS, uplift youth, strengthen families, support schools, and build healthier, more connected communities. There are many ways to support our work, from hands on volunteering to becoming a monthly donor or bringing our programs to your school.

Join us for service projects, community events, meal making, mentorship activities, or program support. Volunteers help create safe, meaningful spaces for youth to grow and lead.

Schools, youth organizations, community groups, and local businesses help bring our programming to life. Partnerships strengthen our reach, deepen our impact, and create powerful opportunities for youth.

Your generosity fuels youth leadership, meal making, mental wellness programming, and advocacy opportunities. Every dollar supports youth to make a hands on impact in our community.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds. Whether you love cooking, mentoring, organizing, teaching, coaching, or simply showing up with a big heart, there is a role for you here.
Let's build a CHEERS Community Connection. We collaborate with schools, after school programs, youth groups, community centers, athletic programs, and local organizations to deliver meaningful programming tailored to your students or participants.
$1, $3, or $5 a month helps real youth, real stories, and real change.
Your donation helps us provide mentorship, community service opportunities, leadership training, and meals for families across Worcester. Together we can fight food insecurity, uplift our community, and support the youth that are doing the work.
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