As a non-profit organization, the Worcester County Poetry Association is funded through memberships, personal donations, grants, our endowments, and the generosity of our supporters. Below are a few ways to support us.
As a non-profit organization, the Worcester County Poetry Association is funded through memberships, personal donations, grants, our endowments, and the generosity of our supporters. Below are a few ways to support us.
Visit our Membership page for more information on WCPA membership.
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The WCPA serves as fiscal agent for
Clemente Worcester.
In 2000 the Worcester County Poetry Association established its first endowment with the Greater Worcester Community Foundation to ensure a reliable, enduring source of income in support of specific programs. As of 2022, the WCPA has six endowments.
The Founders’ Fund
The Worcester Review Fund
The Gregory Stockmal Fund
The Stanley Kunitz Award Fund
The Elizabeth Bishop / Etheridge Knight College Contest Fund
The Dan Lewis Memorial Poetry Fellowship Fund
Details on each fund can be found on the Endowments page.
All funds continue to accept donations which will provide long-lasting support. Visit the general Donations page and include a comment in the “Order Notes” field to support a specific endowment.
Your donation supports the programming and general operations of the Worcester County Poetry Association.
Please leave a comment in the “Order Notes” field before checking out if you are donating to a specific endowment (see the Endowment Page details on existing restricted funds).
The WCPA has thrived for a half-century by facilitating the ideas, passions, and projects proposed by poetry lovers in our community. We welcome new members, board members, and volunteers with a great idea to promote poetry in Worcester County. Drop us a line below, and we’ll get in touch. We’d love to collaborate. Thanks for your interest!
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