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April 4, 2014

“Brain Building in Progress” Week kicks off across Massachusetts

BBiP Week highlights events for families and children in 85 communities; Campaign aims to engage all who interact with children around the importance of early childhood development BOSTON – The rising…

March 28, 2014

Celebrating the community’s impact on one million lives

2014 LIVE UNITED Awards honor volunteers, corporate and community partners Last night, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley celebrated the impact of more than 60,000 individual donors, volunteers, community…

March 14, 2014

United Way Worldwide presents Waltham-based Constant Contact with Partnership Award

Earlier this week, leaders from United Way Worldwide presented Waltham-based Constant Contact, a leading provider of online marketing tools for small businesses and nonprofits, with a United Way Partnership Award.…

March 6, 2014

Bank of America & United Way partnership provides free tax prep to low-income families

2013 partnership yielded $6.4 million for 4,200 individuals and families   United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley, in partnership with Bank of America, is once again providing low-income…

January 10, 2014

National Grid Foundation Increases Support for Family Fund and Fuel Assistance

Winter has barely begun, but already our region has experienced extreme cold and debilitating snowstorms.  For families who rely on federal fuel assistance, however, their winter’s supply has likely already…

January 7, 2014

United Way Announces John A. Feudo as Chief Development Officer

Former Boston College Development Executive to Lead $47 Million Annual Fundraising Efforts at United Way United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley today announced that John A. Feudo will…

November 26, 2013

Thanksgiving Project Provides 5,000 Families with Holiday Meal

Thanksgiving Project continues to grow to meet rising need, helps families in 10 local communities enjoy a holiday dinner. United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley’s Annual Thanksgiving Project…

October 31, 2013

1,200 Real Estate Professionals Celebrate 20 Years of Building Community with United Way

More than 1,200 Boston area real estate leaders attended the 20th Annual United Way Real Estate & Building Industry Leadership Breakfast at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center today, celebrating…

October 18, 2013

WLC Breakfast Brings Together over 1,200 Women

BOSTON – More than 1,200 female business leaders attended United Way’s 18th Annual Women’s Leadership Breakfast, one of the year’s signature philanthropic events for women. The event, hosted by United…

October 4, 2013

Mayor Menino Launches Fund to Improve Early Education Facilities

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, in partnership with United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and Thrive in 5, launched a fund to enhance early care and education facilities…