. Serve-The-People (STP) Co-ops

Serve-The-People (STP) Co-ops are a type of Cooperative Solution designed to provide direct services to the community. These co-ops are envisioned, planned, and operated by our youth and young adult members, showcasing how young people can take organized, concrete actions to address immediate needs through principles of Mutual Aid and Solidarity. STP co-ops not only meet critical needs but also serve as a model for empowering people—especially youth—to actively shape and improve their communities. They are partially sustained through revenue generated by our Worker-Owned Cooperatives.

Please visit the pages of the STP programs currently being run by our youth and young adult members:

If you’re a young person in the City of Worcester interested in volunteering with one of our existing Serve-The-People (STP) Co-ops, we encourage you to contact us. If you’d like support in envisioning, organizing, and funding your own STP program, apply to our next Co-op Academy. Through this 24-week curriculum, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and access to our support network to bring your ideas to life and make a meaningful impact in your community.