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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…
September 14, 2018
TD Bank and United Way establish Greater Lawrence Relief Fund
Initial distribution of $50,000 will go to four local organizations September 14, 2018 – TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank@ and United…
August 28, 2018
To Address Wealth Disparity in Massachusetts, United Way Focuses on Early Childhood Care in Low-Income Communities
“Shared Services” Model Supports Business Owners and Eases Financial Burdens for Caregivers BOSTON — With grants totaling more than $410,000 from Boston Children’s Collaboration for Community Health, The Boston Foundation,…
July 20, 2018
United Way Hosts Second Annual Greater Boston Project Connect
One-day event connects over 100 families experiencing homelessness to services and resources focused on health, wellness and economic mobility. BOSTON — United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley today…
June 27, 2018
United Way Awards Record $137,500 to 15 organizations to support summer programming for Greater Lowell youth
Greater Lowell community helped raise funds for Summer Experiences in Greater Lowell initiative LOWELL — United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and Summer Experiences in Greater Lowell (SEGL)…
June 21, 2018
United Way, The Boston Foundation, Combined Jewish Philanthropies and Catholic Charities Statement on Immigrant Family Separation Policy
Boston – One of the core tenets of our work is a commitment to those who are most vulnerable in our community. It is hard to imagine a more vulnerable person than one…