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March 1, 2019
Boston Opportunity Agenda report validates College, Career and Life Readiness metrics, and connections between high school course work, college and career success
Report tracking Boston Public Schools students finds high GPA, MassCore curriculum and attendance are predictors of success after graduation Boston – A new report from researchers at Johns Hopkins University…
February 26, 2019
National Grid Foundation Awards $150,000 to United Way for Local Families in Need
BOSTON — The National Grid Foundation has awarded United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley a $150,000 grant to provide emergency fuel-neutral financial assistance to local families in need…
February 11, 2019
New data from United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley shows 11 percent increase in calls for assistance to Mass 2-1-1
BOSTON – United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley is today releasing new data from Mass 2-1-1, a free health and human service referral line funded by United Way,…
January 14, 2019
United Way Announces Resources for Workers Impacted by Federal Government Shutdown
JANUARY 14, 2018 — As the government shutdown enters its 24th day, the effects are starting to be felt by the 420,000 federal employees working without pay and the 380,000…
November 30, 2018
United Way To Hold Community Impact Funding Informational Meeting
The Community Impact Committee of the United Way in Greater Attleboro/Taunton will hold an informational meeting on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 9am at the offices of Princess House, (470…
November 26, 2018
Bank of America, Combined Jewish Philanthropies, HomeStart and United Way announce new partnership to expand first-in-the-nation eviction-prevention program
Boston – (November 26, 2018) Bank of America, Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), HomeStart and United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley are today announcing a new first-in-the-nation partnership aimed…
November 17, 2018
United Way’s Annual Thanksgiving Project Distributes Meals to Over 7,000 Local Families in Need
Demand for meals this year increased by over 500 families and distribution includes new locations BOSTON — Hundreds of volunteers today joined United Way’s 19th Annual Thanksgiving Project to distribute…
October 25, 2018
United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley Expands to include the Greater Attleboro and Taunton Region
Merger will allow for greater collaboration and service to the most people in need The Boards of Directors of the United Way of Greater Attleboro and Taunton (UWGAT) and United…
October 3, 2018
United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley Announces $100,000 to Expand Successful BoSTEM Initiative with Boston Public Schools
Kick-Off Event Highlights Success of Citywide Initiative and Adds Four New Partners Advancing STEM Programming & Access to Nearly 10,000 students by 2022 in grades 6-8. BOSTON – United Way…
September 21, 2018
United Way Raises $170,000 for Greater Lawrence Relief Fund, Continues Providing Disaster-Related 211 Service
National Grid Gives $50,000 to Help Families In Need September 21, 2018 – United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley today announced it has raised $170,000 for its Greater…