The Federally Qualified Community Health Center Which Serves Over 30,000 Patients in 77 Languages Each Year Will Host Event at DCU Center on October 10, 2024
Worcester, MA – July 15, 2024 – Family Health Center of Worcester (FHCW) today announced their newly imagined Fall fundraiser: Healthy Ever After, an evening of stories and performances celebrating health – however you define it. This event will take place on October 10, 2024, at The DCU Center in the Grand Ballroom. The evening will begin with a reception at 6 PM, followed by a series of Ted-Talk style stories and performances.
“We are excited to bring together community partners, friends of the health center, arts enthusiasts, and elected officials, Worcester residents, and FHCW staff to commune, honor, and deepen our commitment to the community health center movement,” said Louis Brady, Chief Executive Officer of Family Health Center of Worcester. “This event is a testament to the strength and resilience of our diverse community and is sure to be an inspiring evening.”
Healthy Ever After is a unique celebration, highlighting the diverse and culturally rich communities that make up the fabric of Worcester, Massachusetts. The event will feature speakers from these communities, sharing their personal stories and perspectives on health and wellness, featuring complex emotional journeys of struggle, solidarity, and success.
Worcester-based performing arts organization, Broadway in Worcester will provide performance and storytelling coaching, rehearsal support, and will direct the evening’s entertainment.
“We at Broadway in Worcester are thrilled to support such an impactful cause at Family Health Center,” said Eric Butler, Founder of Broadway in Worcester. “We believe that the power of the performing arts to reveal truth, shake up the status quo, and empower change is truly remarkable. We are honored to help bring Healthy Ever After to life, as we work to enrich the cultural landscape of Worcester by providing access to high-quality performance arts experiences.”
Parties interested in speaking or sponsorship opportunities can visit: Home | Healthy Ever After to learn more.
About Family Health Center of Worcester
Family Health Center of Worcester is a distinguished Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the residents of Worcester. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of all residents, especially culturally diverse populations, the center provides affordable, integrated, and high-quality primary healthcare and social services regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. Family Health Center of Worcester operates from its main site at 26 Queen Street and extends its care through seven school health centers in Worcester, MA. Additionally, Family Health Center of Worcester operates Worcester Health Care for the Homeless (WHCH) at 199 Chandler Street and administers the Women Infant Children (WIC) nutrition program at five sites in the Greater Worcester area.
About Broadway in Worcester
Broadway in Worcester was founded in 2022 by Worcester native Eric Butler. Broadway in Worcester is committed to providing Central Massachusetts’ audiences with the opportunity to see Broadway’s most celebrated talents perform locally. Additionally, Broadway in Worcester seeks to partner with talent who have a demonstrated commitment to arts education, embracing the opportunity to collaborate with those artists who support mentoring and stewarding the future generation of theater artists. The series launched in 2022 with a sold-out concert performance and a free masterclass from Tony Award Winner Laura Benanti and acclaimed pianist Billy Stritch. Subsequent performers and master class educators have included Tony Award winners Kelli O’Hara, Jessie Mueller, and Santino Fontana, as well as Broadway legend Chita Rivera. Additionally, Broadway in Worcester offers a range of services, including performance and storytelling coaching, to support the artistic development of the community. www.broadwayinworcester.com
For more information about the event, please visit www.healthyeverafter.net
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Media Inquiries:
Nic DiBella
Director of Marketing & Communications
Family Health Center of Worcester
Nicolas.DiBella@fhcw.org
