Center Conducts First Staff Training

Jun 1, 2017 | General

On Tuesday, June 19, the Center completed a four-session training with staff at Straight Ahead Ministries, a faith-based organization that works with formerly incarcerated youth, some of whom are gang affiliated. This was our first staff training with an...

Social Justice Happy Hour

May 10, 2017 | General

Our Social Justice Happy Hour, originally scheduled for Thursday May 25, has been re-scheduled for Thursday, June 1. Massachusetts State Senator Harriette L. Chandler will speak about her bill promoting instruction in civics in our public...

Civil Rights Readings

Apr 4, 2017 | News & Events

Join the Center for Nonviolent solutions for “We Grow Into Courage.” Wednesday, April 12, 5:30-7:00 pm Saxe Room – Worcester Public Library 3 Salem Square, Worcester The civil rights readings are excerpted from Hands on the Freedom Plow: Personal...

March Report

Mar 30, 2017 | General

March has been a demanding and energizing time for the Center. It began with our Annual Meeting on March 8th. David McMahonand Colleen Hilferty, recipients of the our 2016 Community Peacemaker Award, spoke of their fine work at Dismas House and Dismas Farm on behalf...

Community Peacemaker Award

Mar 1, 2017 | General

This year our award goes to David McMahon and Colleen Hilferty, co-directors of Dismas House a residential program for newly released prisoners. Colleen had more than 20 years experience in the development of programs and services engaging low income and homeless...