The Faces of Worcester

The Faces of Worcester Focusing on doers, givers, & difference makers who embody the spirit of service before opportunity.

Check out this great article from our very own Face, Julie Bowditch!
03/21/2025

Check out this great article from our very own Face, Julie Bowditch!

To our city leadership: We plead with you to support these spaces and the humans behind them.

03/19/2025

πŸ”™ π‘³π’†π’ˆπ’‚π’„π’š 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔: π‘Ήπ’†π’—π’Šπ’”π’Šπ’•π’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓’𝒔 π‘ͺπ’‰π’‚π’π’ˆπ’†π’Žπ’‚π’Œπ’†π’“π’” πŸ”™

We’re catching up with some of our past honorees to see where they are now! Their stories continue to inspire, and we’re excited to share what they’ve been up to.

To kick things off, we sat down with Julie Bowditch, Executive Director of CASA Project Worcester County. In this clip, she explains the important work CASA does for children in need. Watch below, then check out the full interview on YouTube, where Julie shares her must-visit Worcester spots and what she would do with a billion dollars!

πŸ“² Watch & subscribe: https://youtube.com/shorts/4uZYAxRRKps?feature=share

𝑾𝒉𝒐 π’Šπ’ 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 π’Šπ’” π’Žπ’‚π’Œπ’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝒂 π’…π’Šπ’‡π’‡π’†π’“π’†π’π’„π’†? 🌟Every city has unsung heroesβ€”people who uplift others, drive change, and make ...
03/18/2025

𝑾𝒉𝒐 π’Šπ’ 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 π’Šπ’” π’Žπ’‚π’Œπ’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝒂 π’…π’Šπ’‡π’‡π’†π’“π’†π’π’„π’†? 🌟

Every city has unsung heroesβ€”people who uplift others, drive change, and make our community stronger. Do you know someone who deserves recognition?

πŸ‘‡ Tag them in the comments and let them know their impact matters!

Want to help share their story? ✨ Nominate them for The Faces of Worcester today. https://thefacesofworcester.com/nominate/

𝑾𝒉𝒐 π’Šπ’ 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’”π’‘π’π’•π’π’Šπ’ˆπ’‰π’•? 🌟Every day, there are people in our community making a differenceβ€”whether it’s ...
03/12/2025

𝑾𝒉𝒐 π’Šπ’ 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’”π’‘π’π’•π’π’Šπ’ˆπ’‰π’•? 🌟

Every day, there are people in our community making a differenceβ€”whether it’s through their work, their kindness, or their dedication to helping others.

Know someone who deserves to be recognized? π“πšπ  𝐭𝐑𝐞𝐦 𝐒𝐧 𝐭𝐑𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 and let them know their impact is seen and appreciated.

Want to take it a step further? Nominate them for π‘‡β„Žπ‘’ πΉπ‘Žπ‘π‘’π‘  π‘œπ‘“ π‘Šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘π‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿ and help share their story with the community. https://thefacesofworcester.com/nominate/

πŸ“’ Help Us Recognize Worcester’s Difference Makers!Do you know someone making a difference in our city? The Faces of Worc...
02/10/2025

πŸ“’ Help Us Recognize Worcester’s Difference Makers!

Do you know someone making a difference in our city? The Faces of Worcester is looking for community-driven individuals to highlight! Whether they’re a volunteer, educator, entrepreneur, or advocate, we want to share their story.

✨ Nominate someone today: https://thefacesofworcester.com/nominate/

Let’s celebrate the people who make Worcester special!

01/16/2025

Meet this week’s Face of Worcester! Francisco Diaz from Diaz & Sons Inc www.smokecert.com. Fran is a lifelong local who’s turned his passion for safety into a thriving business, helping homeowners and real estate professionals across the city. 🚨✨ Watch his video and read his interview to learn more about his journey, his work, and what makes Worcester home! 🏑



https://thefacesofworcester.com/francisco-diaz-owner-of-diaz-and-sons-inc/

01/15/2025

🚨 This week’s Face of Worcester has all the π‘Žπ‘™π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘šπ‘  π‘”π‘œπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘œπ‘“π‘“! πŸ”₯ He’s the guy who makes sure your home is safe and sound before the ink dries on the dotted line. Any guesses who this safety superstar might be? Drop them below! πŸ‘‡

✨ Do you know someone in Worcester making a difference?Faces of Worcester celebrates the stories of inspiring community ...
01/08/2025

✨ Do you know someone in Worcester making a difference?

Faces of Worcester celebrates the stories of inspiring community members β€” the doers, givers, and difference makers who put service before opportunity.

Help us shine a spotlight on these incredible individuals! Nominate someone who deserves recognition today.

πŸ‘‰ https://thefacesofworcester.com/nominate/

Together, let’s share the stories that make Worcester an amazing place to live!

Today, on the 25th anniversary of the Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse fire, The Faces of Worcester would like to honor ...
12/03/2024

Today, on the 25th anniversary of the Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse fire, The Faces of Worcester would like to honor six extraordinary men who embodied the very heart of π‘ π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘£π‘–π‘π‘’ π‘π‘’π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘œπ‘π‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘’π‘›π‘–π‘‘π‘¦.

On December 3, 1999, firefighters Paul Brotherton, Timothy Jackson, James Lyons III, Jeremiah Lucey, Joseph McGuirk, and Thomas Spencer made the ultimate sacrifice while courageously attempting to save lives during a devastating fire. In the face of danger, these six heroes answered the call without hesitation, driven by their commitment to protect and serve the people of Worcester.

Their loss was not just felt by their families and fellow firefighters, but by the entire Worcester community. Their legacy lives on as a reminder of the selflessness, bravery, and dedication that defines true heroes.

On this solemn day, we extend our deepest gratitude not only to the Worcester 6, but to all first responders who put their lives on the line to keep our community safe. Your courage and sacrifices do not go unnoticed.

To the families and loved ones of these six remarkable men, we stand with you in remembrance and gratitude.

🌟 Meet Mayor Joe Petty 🌟Was your guess correct? Earlier this week, we hinted at someone who knows the ins and outs of t...
11/27/2024

🌟 Meet Mayor Joe Petty 🌟

Was your guess correct? Earlier this week, we hinted at someone who knows the ins and outs of the city like no one elseβ€”and now, we’re excited to reveal this week’s Faces of Worcester feature: Mayor Joe Petty!

With decades of dedication, Mayor Petty has been a pillar of our community, from his early days as a City Councilor to over a decade of service as Mayor. His passion for Worcester shines through in his work, whether it's helping the unhoused, connecting with residents, or sharing his favorite dining spots like Miss Worcester Diner and Altea's Eatery.

In his interview, Mayor Petty also reflected on his dream of traveling to Italy with his family, meeting inspirational figures like Barack Obama, and the unique sense of home Worcester provides.

πŸ“– Dive into the full interview below to learn more about what makes Mayor Petty a true community builder.

πŸ’¬ Who do you want to see nominated as a Face of Worcester? Link to nominate is in the comments!

We had the privilege of sitting down with Mayor Joe Petty to learn more about the man behind decades of dedicated service to Worcester. From his favorite local spots to his dreams of exploring Italy,...

🌟Our next feature is someone who has been a constant presence in Worcester's community for decades. A leader who values ...
11/25/2024

🌟Our next feature is someone who has been a constant presence in Worcester's community for decades. A leader who values connection, embraces the city's diversity, and believes in the power of people.

From helping the unhoused to reminiscing about childhood memories at local businesses, this individual’s story is one of passion, purpose, and commitment to making Worcester a place to call home.

πŸ“ Any guesses? 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆’𝒔 𝒂 π’‰π’Šπ’π’•: π‘»π’‰π’†π’š π’Œπ’π’π’˜ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’Šπ’π’” 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’„π’Šπ’•π’š π’π’Šπ’Œπ’† 𝒏𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 π’†π’π’”π’†β€”π’π’Šπ’•π’†π’“π’‚π’π’π’š!

Stay tuned to meet this dedicated individual and hear their inspiring story as part of π‘‡β„Žπ‘’ πΉπ‘Žπ‘π‘’π‘  π‘œπ‘“ π‘Šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘π‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿ!

11/21/2024

πŸŽ₯ 𝑆𝑑𝑒𝑝 π‘–π‘›π‘‘π‘œ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘ π‘‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘¦ π‘œπ‘“ Harolyn Castillo π‘Žπ‘  𝑀𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑 π‘‘π‘œπ‘€π‘› π‘€π‘–π‘‘β„Ž β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘‘π‘œ π‘™π‘’π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘› π‘šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘π‘œπ‘’π‘‘ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘π‘Žπ‘ π‘ π‘–π‘œπ‘› π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘π‘œπ‘ π‘’ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘£π‘–π‘›π‘” β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘€π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘˜. πΉπ‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘™π‘œπ‘£π‘’ π‘œπ‘“ π‘π‘œπ‘›π‘›π‘’π‘π‘‘π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘π‘’π‘œπ‘π‘™π‘’ π‘‘π‘œ β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘Žπ‘‘π‘£π‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘’π‘  π‘ π‘π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘‘, π»π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘™π‘¦π‘›'𝑠 π‘’π‘›π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘”π‘¦ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘’π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘–π‘π‘–π‘‘π‘¦ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘™π‘¦ π‘ β„Žπ‘–π‘›π‘’. π‘‡β„Žπ‘–π‘  𝑖𝑠 π‘€β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘‡β„Žπ‘’ πΉπ‘Žπ‘π‘’π‘  π‘œπ‘“ π‘Šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘π‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿ 𝑖𝑠 π‘Žπ‘™π‘™ π‘Žπ‘π‘œπ‘’π‘‘β€”π‘π‘’π‘™π‘’π‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ β„Žπ‘’π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘–π‘‘π‘¦.

πŸ’¬ π‘Šβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘œπ‘›π‘Žπ‘‘π‘’π‘‘ π‘€π‘–π‘‘β„Ž π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘šπ‘œπ‘ π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘π‘œπ‘’π‘‘ π»π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘™π‘¦π‘›β€™π‘  π‘—π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘›π‘’π‘¦? 𝐿𝑒𝑑 𝑒𝑠 π‘˜π‘›π‘œπ‘€ 𝑖𝑛 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘ !

✨ 𝑰𝒇 π’šπ’π’– π’ˆπ’–π’†π’”π’”π’†π’… π‘―π’‚π’“π’π’π’šπ’ π‘ͺπ’‚π’”π’•π’Šπ’π’π’ π’‡π’“π’π’Ž 𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕 π’˜π’†π’†π’Œ'𝒔 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒓... π’šπ’π’– π’˜π’†π’“π’† π’“π’Šπ’ˆπ’‰π’•! ✨Last week, we hinted at someone who wears ...
11/18/2024

✨ 𝑰𝒇 π’šπ’π’– π’ˆπ’–π’†π’”π’”π’†π’… π‘―π’‚π’“π’π’π’šπ’ π‘ͺπ’‚π’”π’•π’Šπ’π’π’ π’‡π’“π’π’Ž 𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕 π’˜π’†π’†π’Œ'𝒔 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒓... π’šπ’π’– π’˜π’†π’“π’† π’“π’Šπ’ˆπ’‰π’•! ✨

Last week, we hinted at someone who wears many hatsβ€”mother, event planner, adrenaline seeker, and more. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce Harolyn Castillo as this week’s feature for The Faces of Worcester!

As the creator behind World of Foods Worcester, Harolyn brings our city’s diverse cultures to life through food and tradition, crafting a vibrant and family-friendly celebration of community. Beyond her role as an event organizer, Harolyn works as a Regional Program Manager at the Center for Women & Enterprise, where she connects with others and creates opportunities for growth and learning.

She also shared some of her favorite Worcester spotsβ€”like Altea's Eatery for a Smoked Salmon Omelet, Momo’s Palace for Chicken Soup (Thukpa), and Soho Sushi for Crazy Dragon and Mexican rolls. 🍣🍡🍳

πŸ“– Get inspired by Harolyn’s storyβ€”click the link below to read her full interview!
πŸŽ₯ And stay tuned for a look at our in-person interview, where we get to know Harolyn and hear more about her journey!

If you were to ask who I am to others many would share with you that I am the eldest daughter, the first granddaughter, an event planner, a mother, and a friend. Although all of...

🌍 Our next 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 is a local changemaker who’s transforming our community one 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑑, one story, and one delic...
11/13/2024

🌍 Our next 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 is a local changemaker who’s transforming our community one 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑑, one story, and one delicious experience at a time. Known for creating spaces where people can savor new flavors and connect across cultures, she’s helping local entrepreneurs find their place in the π‘€π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘™π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ π‘“π‘œπ‘œπ‘‘. Any guesses who this inspiring community builder might be? Stay tuned for her story! 🍴

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ The Faces of Worcester: Honoring Our Veterans πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈIn Worcester, we know that service before opportunity is at the heart...
11/11/2024

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ The Faces of Worcester: Honoring Our Veterans πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

In Worcester, we know that service before opportunity is at the heart of what makes our community truly special. This Veterans Day, we want to dedicate our spotlight to those who have served our country. We’re inviting the community to help us honor local veterans who continue to make an impact here at home.

If you know a veteran in Worcester who embodies dedication, resilience, and selflessness, now is the time to nominate them. Let’s come together to celebrate those who have not only served our nation but also our community.

πŸ“ Nominate a veteran you know who deserves to be recognized for their contributions both in and out of uniform by clicking the link below. Together, let’s shine a light on the heroes among us.



https://thefacesofworcester.com/nominate/

✨ We’re excited to introduce this week's Face of Worcester, Rick Porter ✨After serving his country in combat in the US ...
10/30/2024

✨ We’re excited to introduce this week's Face of Worcester, Rick Porter ✨

After serving his country in combat in the US ARMY The 75th Ranger Regiment , Rick embarked on a series of entrepreneurial and philanthropic ventures. He currently owns and operates Cinch I.T., an information technology company and franchisor, headquartered in Worcester and operating in 7 states. In 2023, He launched the Soccer Asylum ⚽, a soccer training and fitness facility in Paxton MA. Rick has coached youth, high school and collegiate soccer teams. Rick is also the primary organizer and engine behind an annual 100 Mile Ruck March Challenge, which has raised over $140,000 for Why Me & Sherry's House 🧸, a Worcester-Based NPO supporting families facing childhood cancer.

Read Rick's full interview below!

Do you know someone who has contributed to our community? Make sure to nominate them after you read Rick's interview!



I’m a passionate entrepreneur who loves to create and grow businesses that solve real-world problems and add value to people’s lives. I own Cinch IT, a computer support company that provides fast, reliable, and affordable...

🌍✨ It’s time to celebrate the incredible individuals in Worcester who are making a positive impact! We want to hear fro...
10/22/2024

🌍✨ It’s time to celebrate the incredible individuals in Worcester who are making a positive impact! We want to hear from YOU!

What’s the most impactful community service project you’ve seen this year? Share a brief story about it's impact in the comments! πŸ‘‡

Make sure to tag the individuals or groups behind it who deserve recognition for their amazing contributions!

Let’s shine a light on those who make Worcester a better place! ❀

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