WORCESTER, Mass. - On Saturday, local nonprofits gathered for an information-packed block party that gave Worcester residents the chance to learn more about sustainability.

From saving on energy bills to learning about job opportunities in the field of green energy, there are plenty of resources and opportunities available. Participants said it’s beneficial to remind the public of their work, because it often goes unnoticed. 

"It's important to connect outside with other people so they know what we do, because a lot of people think they know what we do, but they don't know what you do,” said Rosa Maria Salas of Community Loan Fund. 

Other nonprofits like Mothers out Front were set up all afternoon bringing exposure to their mission. The organization is focused on building a sustainable future for kids.

"I have a daughter, she's 7, and I'm really worried about the state of the climate and what the future might look like for her, so I heard about Mothers out Front and was happy to find another group of moms to connect with,” said Mara Flynn, a volunteer. 

Grace Umaña works for the nonprofit All in Energy, which works to build an inclusive green economy while helping minority students explore career opportunities in the field. 

The nonprofit also helps people who have been disproportionately left out of energy-saving programs. 

"It's making sure that they can take advantage of what they're paying for, and the economy is inflating right now,” Umaña said. “Especially during times like this, it's very important to make sure you're benefitting from and getting access to something that already belongs to you."

Organizers said the block party is also a helpful networking event for the nonprofits themselves. 

"It gives all the people here an opportunity to meet each other and think about how to hopefully imagine a way to make all of these resources, the service universe, less fractured,” said Jeuji Diamondstone, who helped coordinate the event.