Ricema

06/03/2026

Recap! Worcester’s first Cake For Kindness event was a great time! Were you there? If you weren’t, come join us next year!

Bakers competed to see who makes the BEST CAKE in Worcester, MA! 🎂 And according to the guests who came out to try them, they didn’t disappoint! 😋 (Trust me, I was there)

Here’s a few words from 1st Place Competition Winner BRIANNA SHI with her beautiful “A Summer Breeze” mango yuzu cake!

Everyone gathered around to enjoy these bakers’ creations, sing karaoke, and watch a dance performance IN THE RAIN by !! 🐐

We’d also like to thank for hosting, and for their support in matching each donation received. 💛 We’re grateful to see everyone come together to create memorable experiences like this.



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05/01/2026

We want to give a heartfelt thank you to the Worcester Public Library for their incredible donation of a mobile classroom, which will help transform how we serve our community.

The Worcester Public Library has revolutionized what it means to be a library, offering far more than just books. They provide essential services, assistance, and community spaces that empower Worcester's community both through education and essential supports. They are a true community leader, extending a hand to organizations like ours and those who strive to make Worcester a great place. Because of them, we’re able to do more and dream bigger. And for that, we are deeply grateful. ❤️

05/01/2026

Thank you to the Greater Worcester Community Foundation and the YCI program! The youth showed up with passion, professionalism, and heart! We are deeply grateful for this opportunity and excited to create real impact alongside other amazing nonprofits.❤️

Worcester County students have awarded $50,000 to local nonprofits through the Greater Worcester Community Foundation’s Youth for Community Improvement program, supporting initiatives focused on education, health, basic needs, and environmental action.

04/14/2026

WCAC is proud to announce thatBoa D. Newgate, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Refugee & Immigrant Cultural Empowerment Massachusetts (Ricema), has been selected as the 2026 Iggy Strong Award recipient at our Annual Resiliency Awards !

Boa is a dedicated community leader who has helped build RICEMA into a vibrant hub offering free programs in education, arts, and food security to thousands of local families. He has led initiatives like weekly meal distributions and large cultural festivals, while also supporting international humanitarian efforts focused on education, clean water, and underserved communities.

Known for his commitment to service and ability to bring people together, Boa embodies the strength, resilience, and community spirit that the Iggy Strong Award represents.

Join us as we celebrate Boa and other inspiring changemakers!

📅 May 13, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Top of the Tower, 446 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608

🎟️ Get your tickets today:
https://givebutter.com/2026-wcac-resiliency-awards-phyfqp

03/28/2026

VSL is BACK! 📚💛

Our Vietnamese Second Language Course - Spring session started last Sunday with 67 STUDENTS SIGNING UP! (ranging from 5 to 77 years old) 😱🥹

Even if you missed the first class, feel free to reach out if you’d like to join us each Sunday for the remaining 8 classes! Hurry up, registration will close this Sunday, March 29th!

We love seeing how many people have taken an interest in learning Vietnamese. See you in class! 📖

03/19/2026

Our FREE Vietnamese Classes Are BACK on March 22! 📚

Every Sunday, 1-3 PM at 75 Webster St, Worcester MA. This will be a 9-week program and we offer three levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
This course is designed for students from 6 years old. The registration is open until March 29!

TO SIGN UP: Check out the RSVP form in our bio, or email us at: [email protected]

Why Learn Vietnamese?
• Order phở like a boss
• Karaoke like a legend
• Explore the culture
• Make new friends
• Impress your crush
WE GOT YOU!

🎓 Last semester’s “final exam”? KARAOKE
This semester’s graduation? Cook a Vietnamese dish.. (Yes, really!)

Hope to see you there! 👌😎

03/10/2026

Each year, we set up a “wishing tree” for attendees to write their wishes on slips of paper, place them in envelopes, and hang them on the tree during the Worcester Lunar New Year Festival 🧧

We hope you enjoy some of our favorites as much as we did 💛 Which one is your favorite?

03/03/2026

Thank you, thank you so much for making it the BEST LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL YET🎉🧧✨

More than 1,000 attendees
13 vendors
100+ performers
88 Áo Dài Competition contestants

These highlight moments remind us of the true meaning of Lunar New Year celebrations. It’s all about sharing, being together, honoring our roots, and creating new memories while cherishing old ones. ❤️

Thank you, Worcester community, for your continued support and for showing up year after year with so much love and enthusiasm. We are so grateful to celebrate with you! 💛

Photography by .by_dan , Hương Ly Phạm , and Anna Pham
Photo Editing by Austin Brooks

03/03/2026

03/01/2026

Congratulations to the winners of today’s Áo Dài Competition! 🎉✨

This year marked our biggest competition yet, with 88 PARTICIPANTS and our largest prizes ever! $500 for first place in the kids category and $300 for first place in the adults category! 🧧🏆

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate Lunar New Year and showcase the timeless beauty of Vietnam’s traditional dress, the Áo Dài 💛

May the red envelopes, smiles, and joyful moments you received today bring you luck, happiness, and a wonderful year ahead. 🌸🧧✨

Photos by .by_dan &