Membership F.A.Q.

What is WICN's mailing address?

WICN's mailing address is:

WICN Public Radio
50 Portland Street
Worcester, MA 01608

What is WICN's phone/fax number?

WICN's phone number is (508) 752-0700, our fax number is (508) 752-7518.

Does WICN give my address and/or phone number to other organizations?

WICN does NOT share or exchange any information about our members, including address and phone numbers, with any organization.

What do I do if I move?

Send us the following information and we'll update our records accordingly: your name, old address, old telephone number, new address, new telephone number, and the date of the change. You may either mail the information to us at

WICN Public Radio
50 Portland Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Attn: Membership

or you may send an e-mail to Melissa Anderson, Membership Director at melissa@wicn.org.

Is my contribution tax-deductible?

Contributions to WICN are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law, except for the fair market value of any premium or thank-you gift received. The deductible portion of your contribution is listed on the thank-you letter you receive for each donation.

How do I know if my employer participates in the employee matching gift program?

WICN has compiled a list of companies that have participated in the matching gift program in the past. You may view the current list by clicking here. If you do not see your company's name listed, please consult your Human Resources Department.

My employer participates in the employee matching gift program, what should I do?

The Human Resources Department of your company will be able to provide you with the necessary forms and any instructions that you'll need. Generally, the Matching Gift Forms require information from the donor (you) and the donation recipient (WICN). First, fill out any necessary personal information, then mail the form to:

WICN Public Radio
50 Portland Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Attn: Membership

We will fill in the rest of the necessary information and mail it back to your company for processing. Your company will then approve the matching gift and mail a check to WICN.

Why did I receive a pledge reminder letter even though I already sent in my contribution?

WICN tries to be as prompt as possible when processing gifts. There is always a possibility that your payment and our letters can overlap in the mail, especially during our membership drives. If you receive a reminder letter after having just sent in your pledge payment, please disregard the letter.

Why haven't I received my MemberCard yet?

It could take up to 3 weeks from the time WICN receives your membership payment for your MemberCard to arrive at your address.

Where can I use my MemberCard?

Click here to view a list of all the organizations that honor the MemberCard and the discounts they offer.

When will my "Thank-You Gift" arrive?

If you requested a "Thank-You Gift" when you made your pledge, it should arrive 3-4 weeks after we receive full payment of your pledge. If more than 4 weeks have elapsed since you sent full payment of your pledge, please feel free to contact our Membership Director, Melissa Anderson either by phone, (508) 752-0700, or by e-mail, melissa@wicn.org.

Why haven't I received my listener guide?

If you missed an issue of WICN's listener guide, it may mean that it was lost in the mail, we have your address incorrectly listed in our database, or your membership may have expired. Please feel free to contact our Membership Director, Melissa Anderson either by phone, (508) 752-0700, or by e-mail, melissa@wicn.org, and we'll be happy to mail you a copy of the newsletter right away.

Why did I receive 2 copies of the WICN listener guide?

If you've mistakenly received more than 1 copy of our listener guide or any of our other mailings, you may be in our database more than once. Please contact our Membership Director, Melissa Anderson either by phone, (508) 752-0700, or by e-mail, melissa@wicn.org, and be sure to give us specific information about each of the addresses on the mailing labels.

When does my membership expire?

Feel free to call WICN at (508) 752-0700 during business hours, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and ask to speak to Melissa Anderson, Membership Director. You may also send her an e-mail at melissa@wicn.org.