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September 14, 2020
Six months after onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, United Way reports helping more than 300,000 households with financial assistance
Six months after launching its Covid-19 Family Support Fund and targeting relief efforts in more than a dozen cities hard-hit by the public health and economic impact of the pandemic,…
September 9, 2020
City of Malden, United Way and Community Partners Launch Malden Together Fund to Support Malden Residents Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Malden Together Fund will be seeded by a $50,000 grant from United Way Malden, MA – The City of Malden, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and several…
August 25, 2020
In the Face of COVID-19 Challenges, Nonprofits Innovate and Partner to Solve Community Issues
United Way’s 2020 Venture Fund Competition, presented by Aetna, awards $300,000 to four game-changing Ideas BOSTON — To help local nonprofits innovate and address the critical needs that are growing…
August 21, 2020
Northern Trust Awards $75,000 to United Way to Support COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Massachusetts
BOSTON — United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley received a $75,000 donation from Northern Trust in support of COVID-19 relief efforts as part of THE NORTHERN TRUST Charity…
August 18, 2020
United Way Announces Christi Staples as New Director of Statewide Campaign to End Homelessness
BOSTON – Since 2015, the Commonwealth’s Pay for Success partnership to reduce chronic individual homelessness has provided stable housing for 1,014 homeless individuals. Over 87% of the people aided by this…
August 3, 2020
Bob Giannino Steps in to Lead United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley as Next President and CEO
BOSTON — Bob Giannino officially begins serving in his new role today as the new President and Chief Executive Officer at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, leading…
July 9, 2020
Envision Bank Contributes $10,000 to Resilient Randolph Fund
Randolph, MA — Helping to meet a dire and growing need for financial assistance among families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Envision Bank is contributing $10,000 to the Resilient Randolph…
June 22, 2020
Massachusetts United Ways meet with Congressional delegation, urge greater support for nonprofits and working families
BOSTON – On June 18, 2020, nine United Way chapters across Massachusetts joined 200 leaders from 35 states for the first ever United Way Virtual Hill Day to advocate for…
June 18, 2020
In Partnership with United Way, Mayor Arrigo Launches Raise Up Revere Fund to Support Families and Businesses through Ongoing COVID-19 Recovery
REVERE, MA — Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo and the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley today announced the launch of the Raise Up Revere Fund, focused on meeting…
June 4, 2020
Milton, Mattapan, Hyde Park and Dorchester launch Neponset Neighbors Together Fund in historic partnership with United Way
New fund will help individuals and families who have been financially impacted by this coronavirus pandemic BOSTON, MA — Recognizing that all families have been deeply impacted by the…