News & Awards

Maintenance Apprenticeship Program: Hector’s Journey of Growth and Career Success Before joining WinnCompanies, Hector Moreta was manufacturing pipes at a pipe fitting company. Skilled in carpentry but seeking a path toward long-term growth, Hector came across the Maintenance Apprenticeship Program through WinnCompanies’ Workforce Initiative Program with Connected Communities—and he knew he had found his next step. The program, part of

Diego’s story brings our youth impact data to life. But his journey is about more than just youth engagement—it’s about what happens when a family finds steady support, when housing meets real needs, and when one young leader grows up surrounded by people who believe in his potential. It’s a story of resilience, relationship, and the power of being seen—not

Building strong foundations today to empower tomorrow’s leaders. Across the communities we serve, young people are actively participating in programs that spark curiosity, strengthen confidence, and promote academic achievement. From afterschool clubs and mentorship groups to teen leadership opportunities and summer camps, these programs aren’t just meaningful—they’re transformative. In fact, 71% of youth in the communities we serve are currently

Acting on behalf of WinnCompanies, the Connected Communities Foundation (CCF) has coordinated successful applications that led to more than $60,000 in grant awards through the MassHousing Food and Nutrition Program, benefiting seven affordable housing communities owned by WinnCompanies in Massachusetts.