(WORCESTER – 12/20/2022) Last week, CENTRO, a Worcester-based nonprofit community service provider, announced that they have named Senator Michael Moore their 2022 Legislator of the Year. This award recognizes the achievements of the partnership between Senator Moore and CENTRO, including his efforts to secure $100,000 in the recently passed economic development bill to support the organization’s food pantry.
“It is our pleasure to present CENTRO’s 2022 Legislator of the Year award to Senator Michael Moore,” said Dr. Juan A. Gomez, President and CEO of CENTRO. “Senator Moore has been an incredible partner on Beacon Hill, fighting for the people of Central Massachusetts and helping our organization secure the funding we need to provide food pantry access, support services, and other programs that so many in our community rely on. I look forward to continuing to work alongside Senator Moore to make Central Massachusetts a better, stronger, and more inclusive place.”
“CENTRO is an incredible community organization that provides countless vital services to those in need in Central Massachusetts. Their leadership, staff, and volunteers have dedicated their lives to helping others find the resources and support they need to turn their dreams into reality,” said Senator Michael Moore (D-Millbury). “It is an honor to receive this award from CENTRO. I am proud to work with an organization that is doing such outstanding work and I’m confident that our strong partnership will continue to empower and uplift our families and our communities.”
CENTRO, formerly known as Centro Las Americas, is a minority-led, community based, multicultural service organization based in Worcester, Massachusetts. The organization was founded in 1977 and operates with the mission “to assist individuals and families striving to reach self-sufficiency while promoting social responsibility, fostering cultural identity, and encouraging families to be significant contributors to the community.” CENTRO serves over 8,700 families in 52 towns and cities in Massachusetts through a food pantry, family support services, behavioral health services, adult family care, and more. CENTRO is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
Senator Michael Moore represents the Second Worcester District in the Massachusetts State Senate. He was first elected in 2008 after a career of public service, including as a law enforcement officer, environmental investigator, and Millbury selectman.
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