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October 15, 2021
Granite United Way and the Greater Seacoast Region Announce New Alignment
Manchester and Seacoast Region, NH – Strengthening communities has never been more important, making this the optimal time for Granite United Way and the Greater Seacoast Region to officially align…
October 12, 2021
Broad coalition urges support of legislation to expand supportive housing and services
BOSTON – A broad coalition of 70 housing advocates and providers, healthcare institutions, and nonprofit and philanthropic leaders today urged the Joint Committee on Housing to favorably report out new…
October 5, 2021
United Way organizations request $1M for Mass211, the statewide hotline that connects Massachusetts residents to life-sustaining heath and human services
Massachusetts United Way organizations from across the Commonwealth are today urging the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees and the House Committee on Federal Stimulus and Census Oversight to…
October 1, 2021
United Way: Invest ARPA funding to reimagine the Commonwealth’s social safety net and uplift communities of color and low-income residents
BOSTON — With an infusion of $5.3 billion in direct aid from the American Rescue Plan Act, Massachusetts has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in communities and address systemic inequities…
August 17, 2021
What Does the Future Hold for Boston?
Mayoral Candidates Outline Key Role for Nonprofit Partnerships in Advancing a Strong, Equitable and More Resilient City BOSTON – Boston’s Mayoral Candidates are affirming the value of partnering with the…
August 5, 2021
United Way announces 2021 Venture Fund Awards in partnership with Aetna/CVS Health
As the region recovers from the impact of Covid-19, grants will address continued need for food security, housing stability and transitions to back to school for young children BOSTON –…
August 3, 2021
Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Summer Learning Opportunities
Administration Awards $7 million to New Summer Step Up Programs to Give Extra Support to Young Learners REVERE– The Baker-Polito Administration, in partnership with the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and…
July 27, 2021
United Way: Invest American Rescue Act Funds in Affordable Housing and Supportive Services
BOSTON – United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley today urged the Joint Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Federal Stimulus and Census Oversight to…
July 12, 2021
Daphne Principe-Griffin, New Chief of Staff of Region’s Largest United Way, Brings Experience Addressing Equity and Opportunity Gaps
BOSTON – United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley welcomes Daphne Principe-Griffin as the organization’s new Chief of Staff, President and CEO Bob Giannino announced today. Principe-Griffin brings more…
June 21, 2021
Joint Statement of Granite United Way and United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley
The Boards of Directors of Granite United Way and United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and the United Way of the Greater Seacoast Regional Advisory Board today announce…