by Laurie Moon-Schmorrow | Jan 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
As inflation continues to rise, and the price of food, transportation and childcare increases, more and more local families are having trouble making ends meet, and are experiencing a housing crisis as result. In fact, in Fiscal Year 2022 alone, Wellspring answered...
by Laurie Moon-Schmorrow | Jan 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Motivated people of all ages and backgrounds come to Wellspring to realize their potential and to transform their lives through job-training, education and learning opportunities, career mentoring and resource support. Faith-Anne is one of those inspiring and...
by Laurie Moon-Schmorrow | Dec 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Sometimes in life, our community members need a hand-up to help them find the courage they need to change their own circumstances. Bethany and her son are two of those inspiring people. After relocating from the South Shore to live in Wellspring’s Family Shelter for...
by Laurie Moon-Schmorrow | Nov 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Earlier this fall, Wellspring was approached by Beverly High School Senior Sam Tabako looking for projects to help him obtain his Eagle Scout Rank. Having been a part of Scouts BSA since 2016 and in the Boy Scouts of America (for both boys and girls) since he was in...
by Laurie Moon-Schmorrow | Nov 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
The HealthCare Office Support Training (HOST) Program, (also known as MediClerk) from Wellspring is a comprehensive job-training program designed for individuals who are seeking to enter the healthcare field in non-clinical, entry-level positions. Patricia is a...
by Laurie Moon-Schmorrow | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
2022 marks Wellspring’s 42nd year of providing life-changing opportunities to help community members find success and reach financial security. And there are so many stories to celebrate! When a graduate from one of our education programs is hired for a new...
by Laurie Moon-Schmorrow | Nov 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Wellspring’s mission is to inspire families and adults on Cape Ann and the North Shore to achieve employment and financial security through stable housing, education, job training and career readiness. Wellspring supports students and program participants at every...
by Laurie Moon-Schmorrow | Oct 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Earlier this month, Wellspring hosted a gathering of local faith organizations to reconnect and talk about Wellspring services and programs that help people chart their own paths to financial security. Held under the old Copper Beech tree at Wellspring’s main campus,...
by Laurie Moon-Schmorrow | Oct 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Last year, Wellspring’s Gardens Manager Jill Brown, Director of Operations and Culture Dave Perkins, and Director of Shelter Services Liz Wuenschel came together to brainstorm new ways to bring Family Shelter guests and the tenants from Wellspring’s subsidized housing...
by Laurie Moon-Schmorrow | Oct 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Members of Wellspring’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program recently partnered with the Cape Ann Museum (CAM) to offer a structured family event of learning at the Cape Ann Museum. More than 40 local adults, teens and children whose primary language...
