North Shore AmeriCorps Changes Lives — Just Ask Claire
Preparing Youth to Succeed
Claire was a long way from the Dominican Republic. On her first day at Salem High School, she was in awe of the school’s size, of the students buzzing about,…
In the Face of Challenge, Paving a Way to College and Career
Preparing Youth to Succeed
The national college admissions bribery scandal has sparked a new level of attention on the competition and costs that together put college out of reach to many students. While the…
United Way honors Carbonite, Janey Construction, Nitsch Engineering and Thermo Fisher Scientific for their commitment to helping young people access STEM career opportunities
Corporate Social Responsibility, Preparing Youth to Succeed
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…
At West End House, Joel Finds STEM Opportunities He Never Expected
Preparing Youth to Succeed
When Joel arrived in Boston from Guatemala at seven, he knew very little English. His parents knew he needed to learn the language if he was going to succeed, but…
5 Ways for Kids to Explore STEM
Preparing Youth to Succeed
This month, we’re exploring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and the need for more kids to get involved and excited about STEM topics in middle school, where interest usually…
Greater Attleboro and Taunton Celebration
On March 7, individuals gathered at the Links at Mass Golf to celebrate United Way’s expanded impact in the Greater Attleboro and Taunton area. Drinks and beautiful scenery punctuated a…
Closing the Distance: Helping Young People Access STEM careers in the Innovation Economy
Preparing Youth to Succeed
It’s a divide that United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley strives to close every day: Boston’s most underserved communities sit a few miles away from the city’s fastest-growing…
Boston Opportunity Agenda report validates College, Career and Life Readiness metrics, and connections between high school course work, college and career success
Preparing Youth to Succeed
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…
For This Financial Coach, Trust Is Key To Transforming People’s Lives
Moving Families Out of Poverty
Laura Lucas had entered a period of transition. With a master’s degree in computer science and seven years in the field, Laura was now unemployed. She began looking for opportunities…
United Way’s Venture Fund: This Will Be Big
Ending Homelessness, Moving Families Out of Poverty, Preparing Youth to Succeed, Supporting Young Children
United Way’s Venture Fund is a brand new initiative that will fuel the great ideas of tomorrow. Nonprofits in the 153 cities we serve in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine…