Important Covid -19 Upates:
The Clothing and Food Pantry are open for business:
Every Wednesday from 12-4pm the clothing Pantry is open
Every Thursday from 1pm–4pm the food pantry is open
We are following strict Covid-19 guidelines: Masks worn at all times, social distancing of 6 feet or more, limited people in the building.
Net of Compassion “Lunches to Go”:
Every Saturday from 1:00 pm–4:00 pm on the sidewalk outside of 674 Main Street, Worcester, MA
Everyone is invited to come get a lunch to go. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing. If you do not have a mask please see a volunteer on site to assist you with getting a lunch.
For more information:
Contact Richard Gonzalez: 774-578-1128
Every Wednesday from 12-4pm the clothing Pantry is open
Every Thursday from 1pm–4pm the food pantry is open
We are following strict Covid-19 guidelines: Masks worn at all times, social distancing of 6 feet or more, limited people in the building.
Net of Compassion “Lunches to Go”:
Every Saturday from 1:00 pm–4:00 pm on the sidewalk outside of 674 Main Street, Worcester, MA
Everyone is invited to come get a lunch to go. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing. If you do not have a mask please see a volunteer on site to assist you with getting a lunch.
For more information:
Contact Richard Gonzalez: 774-578-1128
Food, Clothing & Shelter
Street Outreach Programs
Starting with just a few small tables with sandwiches on Main St in 2010, the
Saturday outreach program was born. Over the ensuing years Net of Compassion is
now supported by community volunteers and serves over 250 nutritious meals per
week.
Home Cooked Meals
Net of Compassion volunteers prepare, cook, transport, and serve a nutritious home
cooked meal to people in need, outdoors, right in the heart of Worcester on Main Street. The volunteers are incredible people of faith that work tirelessly to make sure everyone receives food, support and encouragement. The Saturday program runs no
matter the extreme weather conditions. Executive Director, Richie Gonzalez estimates that Net of Compassion has helped
thousands of individuals over the years.
People that visit Net of Compassion are adults struggling with active addiction, homelessness, unemployment, and mental health issues. The volunteers at Net of Compassion utilize their time, while serving meals, to encourage guests and inquire what other help they may need. Over time, strong relationships are built with Net of Compassion staff. Through these connections we
begin to work on individualized plans towards their recovery.
Clothing and Food Pantry
Net of Compassion has a food and clothing program. It started outside in a tent on Saturdays but has since moved inside to 674 Main St on Wednesday and Thursdays due to Covid. We are able to provide quality clothing for people to survive the outdoor elements, but more importantly, to be able to go to work and feel a part of society again.
Hotel Grace
Net of Compassion, in partnership with St. John’s Church (44 Temple St. Worcester), manages an Emergency Winter Shelter. Through the support of volunteers, we are able to provide a safe environment for individuals living on the streets. We are able to
provide shelter for up to 50 individuals (Covid-19 rules currently allow 25). Each night when the weather drops below 32 degrees, the shelter is open. Are you interested in becoming a volunteer?
24/7 Hour Outreach
Net of Compassion supports individuals in need, close to 24 hours a day. With the guidance of the Executive staff, our volunteer teams are able to get people the help they need when they need it. Street outreach is an integral part of what we do.
Inspiring Message Of Hope, Music And Teachings
Through live music and inspiring songs every Saturday during the Mobile Outreach program, Director Richie Gonzalez, an ordained minister, brings a message of hope that is centered in his Christian values. Speakers from around the city join him on a weekly basis. Net of Compassion encourages individuals to find a life of faith in God as a means of support during their most difficult times.
Starting with just a few small tables with sandwiches on Main St in 2010, the
Saturday outreach program was born. Over the ensuing years Net of Compassion is
now supported by community volunteers and serves over 250 nutritious meals per
week.
Home Cooked Meals
Net of Compassion volunteers prepare, cook, transport, and serve a nutritious home
cooked meal to people in need, outdoors, right in the heart of Worcester on Main Street. The volunteers are incredible people of faith that work tirelessly to make sure everyone receives food, support and encouragement. The Saturday program runs no
matter the extreme weather conditions. Executive Director, Richie Gonzalez estimates that Net of Compassion has helped
thousands of individuals over the years.
People that visit Net of Compassion are adults struggling with active addiction, homelessness, unemployment, and mental health issues. The volunteers at Net of Compassion utilize their time, while serving meals, to encourage guests and inquire what other help they may need. Over time, strong relationships are built with Net of Compassion staff. Through these connections we
begin to work on individualized plans towards their recovery.
Clothing and Food Pantry
Net of Compassion has a food and clothing program. It started outside in a tent on Saturdays but has since moved inside to 674 Main St on Wednesday and Thursdays due to Covid. We are able to provide quality clothing for people to survive the outdoor elements, but more importantly, to be able to go to work and feel a part of society again.
Hotel Grace
Net of Compassion, in partnership with St. John’s Church (44 Temple St. Worcester), manages an Emergency Winter Shelter. Through the support of volunteers, we are able to provide a safe environment for individuals living on the streets. We are able to
provide shelter for up to 50 individuals (Covid-19 rules currently allow 25). Each night when the weather drops below 32 degrees, the shelter is open. Are you interested in becoming a volunteer?
24/7 Hour Outreach
Net of Compassion supports individuals in need, close to 24 hours a day. With the guidance of the Executive staff, our volunteer teams are able to get people the help they need when they need it. Street outreach is an integral part of what we do.
Inspiring Message Of Hope, Music And Teachings
Through live music and inspiring songs every Saturday during the Mobile Outreach program, Director Richie Gonzalez, an ordained minister, brings a message of hope that is centered in his Christian values. Speakers from around the city join him on a weekly basis. Net of Compassion encourages individuals to find a life of faith in God as a means of support during their most difficult times.
RECOVERY SUPPORTSAs a peer run organization, many staff have had long term experience with the recovery process. This insight helps to establish great working relationships with clients, which in turn leads to a better understanding of the help they really need. Services include access to shelters and detoxification programs. Through faith based counseling and agency referrals, Net of Compassion helps clients to find hope again.
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CREATING COMMUNITYNet is creating a community of support for clients and an outlet for volunteerism for the community. Every week they depend on many agencies to help the people they meet on the streets. Faithfully a different group or church volunteers every week to run the food and clothing program. Together they can help the addicted, hungry and homeless. It is through this support that Net of Compassion is able to do the great work that they do.
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Net of Compassion relies 100% on private donations and small grants.
Please consider partnering with us. Donate today.
Net of Compassion is a faith based collaborative effort of many volunteer groups bringing vital support services to people in need.
