Yes We Care

Yes We Care, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Worcester, Massachusetts, that provides comprehensive, multi-generational programs for underserved, low to moderate-income families, youth, and BIPOC communities. The organization was granted tax-exempt status in October 2016. Led by President & CEO Rev. Clyde D. Talley, the organization's mission is to promote equity and support through inclusive training, food assistance, and family-oriented programs.

The business operates through community volunteers and partnerships with local civic service organizations, schools, and churches. A significant program is its food distribution service, operated in partnership with the Worcester County Food Bank, which provides hundreds of thousands of meals annually. This service allows individuals the dignity of selecting their own food items.

For youth, Yes We Care runs several key initiatives. The After-School Homework Center helps K-6 students with their coursework, focusing on STEM subjects. The Teen Leadership Academy is a six-month program for ages 15-18 that fosters personal growth, academic excellence, and financial management through workshops, community activities, and college tours. The organization's broader objective is to address critical community issues affecting youth, such as school dropout rates, gang violence, and unemployment, by tackling the root causes through mentorship and positive development.

Keywords: family support services, youth development programs, food assistance, Worcester nonprofit, community outreach, after-school education, teen leadership, financial education, mentorship, BIPOC community support, anti-poverty initiatives, volunteer opportunities, homework help, food pantry, family workshops, community-based programs, youth mentoring, STEM education, at-risk youth services