(Jan. 4, 2018) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services recently provided holiday gifts to more than 100 children and families in Worcester County.

Through a collaborative effort, the organization worked with Toys for Tots, Bless Our Children, Raven’s Roost Ocean City, Worcester Gold, Stevenson United Methodist Church and anonymous family sponsors to ensure children and families in the community have a happy and joyful holiday.

Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services thanks everyone involved in making the season bright and special for all, including John Lowery and his holiday helpers for coordinating and packaging the bulk of the toys. This undertaking would not have been possible without the support of the community and the strong partnerships among the various resource agencies and the faith-based community.

For over 40 years, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services has been at the heart of what is happening with families in the community. Its programs strive to maximize the potential of each person within the home and to increase awareness about mental health and social issues within the community. Because of its supporters, Worcester Youth is able to make a difference in the lives of the people it serves.

This year, the Berlin-based organization served more than 1,000 community members by: helping struggling families find needed financial support and resources to prevent homelessness; supporting at-risk adolescent girls and boys experiencing difficulty or conflict in their lives; offering cultural, educational and wellness experiences to children during out of school time; providing comprehensive counseling and therapy services to those coping with life’s stressors; and advocating for neglected and abused children so they may have a brighter future.

For more information about Worcester Youth and Family’s programs, call 410-641-4598 or visit www.gowoyo.org.