(Oct. 26, 2017) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services will hold its annual event to celebrate 42 years of serving the community, on Friday, Oct. 27.

The celebration will take place in the Ray Community Room in the Worcester Youth and Family Office located at 124 North Main Street in Berlin from 5-7 p.m.

The event is offered free of charge with complimentary hors d’oeuvres provided by Phillip Cropper and Worcester Technical High School. Live entertainment will be provided by local jazz musician, Everett Spells.

Each year, WYFCS recognizes individuals for their support and dedication to the agency. The honorees will be presented with wall décor in their name in the shape of a “sun” to represent the “Rays of Hope” these individuals have given to the community.

The following honorees will join their “suns” with the many others who have also demonstrated generosity and compassion in the community: Reese Cropper of Insurance Management Group, Outstanding Contributor; Joe and Alyson Kendall of Kendall Furniture, Volunteers of the Year; Rudy Magnone, Outstanding Volunteer; and Janet Balbo, Carole Spurrier and Ellen Dyer for 10 years of Distinguished Volunteer Service with CASA.

This year, WYFCS served more than 1,000 area residents by: helping struggling families find needed financial support and resources to prevent homelessness; supporting at risk adolescent girls and boys who are 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 on the event, call the office at 410-641-4598.