by 141 Creative | Mar 3, 2021 | What's Happening at Abby's (Blog)
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we pause to reflect on two great women who have influenced us deeply at Abby’s House – our namesake, Abby Kelley Foster and our founder, Annette Rafferty. Both women have shown remarkable strength and courage in...
by 141 Creative | Feb 25, 2021 | News
Full and original article posted on telegram.com Maura Stevens is an experienced executive chef who last month accepted the newly created position of food and nutrition services manager at Abby’s House in Worcester, joining a dedicated staff and countless volunteers...
by 141 Creative | Feb 8, 2021 | What's Happening at Abby's (Blog)
Back in the mid 1800’s on a farm in Worcester, Massachusetts lived a woman named Abby Kelley Foster. For many years, Abby traveled around the country, speaking publicly and promoting freedom for people who were enslaved. She did this during a time when society...
by 141 Creative | Jan 27, 2021 | News
Full and original article posted on telegram.com Since the release of their debut album, “Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going,” in 2015, the Worcester-based wife and husband folk duo of Ashley and Eric L’Esperance — who perform as The Promise Is Hope — had been...
by 141 Creative | Jan 20, 2021 | What's Happening at Abby's (Blog)
As we welcome a new year and celebrate our 45th anniversary as an organization, we take pause today to think of the trailblazers that came before us. Our namesake, Abby Kelley Foster, who fought tirelessly for the abolition of slavery and was a fierce advocate for...
