Celebrating Compassion and Leadership: Alyssa Caplan Honored with the 2025 Monsignor Tinsley Service Award

We are thrilled to share some incredible news from within our own Planting the Seed family — Board Member Alyssa Caplan has been named the 2025 Monsignor Tinsley Service Award Recipient! This is a powerful recognition of her compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to serving others.

Anyone who has worked with Alyssa knows this isn’t just an award — it’s a reflection of who she is at her core. She doesn’t seek the spotlight. Instead, she shows up, lifts others, and leads through meaningful action and kindness. Her dedication to our mission, and to the broader community, shines through in everything she does.

What Is the Monsignor Tinsley Service Award?

The Monsignor Tinsley Service Award honors individuals who demonstrate extraordinary service to the community — people who consistently put others first and lead with empathy. Named in memory of a beloved community leader known for his humility and tireless advocacy for families in need, this award highlights the best of what it means to serve.

Award recipients are those who:

• Champion charitable and humanitarian efforts

• Inspire others to give back

• Create a lasting, positive impact on their community

Alyssa embodies every part of this legacy. As a board member with Planting the Seed, she has helped strengthen programs that support some of Worcester’s most vulnerable families. She has been a driving force behind events, initiatives, and outreach that ensure children and teens receive the support they deserve — today and in the future.

We’re Proud to Stand Beside Her

This recognition is more than an achievement — it’s a celebration of a truly remarkable person. Alyssa leads with heart. She shows what is possible when someone wholeheartedly believes in community and takes action to make a difference.

Thank you, Alyssa, for all that you do.
We are honored and grateful to serve alongside you. 💛