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June 12, 2019
Michael K. Durkin, President and CEO of United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, Announces Retirement After Four Decades of Service
Boston – The United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley today announced that Michael K. Durkin, who has led as President & CEO for over a decade and has…
May 24, 2019
And the Winners Are…Game-Changing Community Partnerships Awarded Over $300,000 at United Way’s First Venture Fund Pitch Night, Presented by Aetna
BOSTON — Four game-changing community partnerships became the first to win grants of up to $75,000 at United Way of Massachusetts Bay’s first-ever Venture Fund competition, held in collaboration with…
May 17, 2019
United Way and Aetna Launch $300,000 Venture Fund to Seed Innovative, Collaborative New Approaches to Community Issues
Eight Local Nonprofits to Compete for up to $75,000 each on May 22 BOSTON — United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, in collaboration with Aetna, a CVS Health…
April 24, 2019
Over 600 new and expecting parents, guests and children attend United Way’s Community Baby Shower
BOSTON — Parenthood can be overwhelming for anyone. Whether they are studying nutrition, developmental milestones, or safe sleep, new parents have a lot to learn. What’s worse, much of the…
March 28, 2019
United Way honors Carbonite, Janey Construction, Nitsch Engineering and Thermo Fisher Scientific for their commitment to helping young people access STEM career opportunities
Boston — United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley today honored some of Greater Boston’s leading companies for their commitment to helping more young people in Boston access STEM…
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…