Are you the first in your family to attend or complete college? Do you know that the longer you stay in college the more of a statistical anomaly you are? In fact according to NPR: "only 15 percent of first-generation college students complete their degrees within 6 years". Lubrano, in his book, 'Limbo: Blue-Collar Roots/ White Collar Dreams' coined the term 'straddlers' to describe the unique challenges, blind spots, anxieties, and pressures faced by people who are the first in their family to …

Daytime Players Are you a Stay-at-Home Father or Mother? Student? Retired? Senior? Or, do you otherwise have a few Wednesday morning hours free to pursue your creative interests and have FUN in a theatrical setting with other adults?? JOIN US!! We look forward to meeting you!!

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester is a nonprofit group committed to meeting the literacy needs of the community. The organization was founded in 1973, and resides in the Worcester Public Library. We provide one-to-one English and basic literacy tutoring for adults. Our tutors, volunteers in the Greater Worcester community, are the heart of our organization. We also provide basic English conversation, reading, and writing classes for adults. We have events throughout the year. Events are f …