Community Building

Teen Inspirators is Oak Hill CDC's educational, leadership development, civic engagement and community building program for youth ages 11-17. The program, created by teens for teens, reduces the likelihood of at-risk behavior by promoting healthy lifestyles, providing educational and health-related workshops, leadership training, a sense of belonging, and engagement in community building activities. Teen Inspirators assume a leadership role in program development and direct the decision-making process.Read more

YouthGROW is an 8 week summer program held on an urban farm on Oread St. in Worcester. Participants engage in skill building workshops on nutrician, community development and basic life skills as well as grow over 2000 pounds of food a year.