This Is Worcester is a program hosted and produced by community activist, Bill Coleman. Bill interviews Tricia Appert, Executive Director, Friendly House . Tricia is an experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated (20+ years) history of success in non-profit and community-based organizations. She has navigated the non-profit sector from the vantage point of funder, grantee, and administrator on issues ranging from housing and mental health to childcare, emergency services and education. She is skilled in Nonprofit Management, Governance, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, and System Administration. Friendly House first opened its doors in 1920 as a small three-room settlement house with a mission to promote neighborhood health and welfare, particularly for recent immigrants. From the start, Friendly House was committed to being flexible and responsive, providing services with local input and drawing employees from local neighborhoods.
Posted September 19th 2023 6:13pm.