YOU Inc., a Worcester-based behavioral health nonprofit and affiliate of the Seven Hills Foundation, announced on Monday it had received a $25,000 grant from The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, the charitable arm of the Hanover Insurance Group in Worcester, for the launch of its Whole Health Triage pilot program.
By Devan Greevy
The Worcester nonprofit Seven Hills Foundation has partnered with the rideshare company Lyft and the City of Worcester to provide Worcester residents free and discounted rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination sites.
As a part of Lyft’s Universal Vaccine Access campaign rolling out throughout the country, low-income families receive ride credits through the Worcester Family Resource Center at YOU, Inc. The center, an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation, provides workshops, programs, and referral services for the local community.
“Access to reliable transportation represents a major barrier to care for millions of Americans across the country, especially for vulnerable communities,” said Brendan Joyce, the community engagement manager for Lyft in Massachusetts, in a press release. “The strength of all of our partners, including Seven Hills Foundation, combined with our ability to address transportation barriers enables us to support equitable