Legislative Briefing: Expanding Support for Family Child Care Entrepreneurs

On January 7th, United Way of Mass Bay’s Shared Services of MA program hosted a legislative briefing at the State House. The event spotlighted the family childcare landscape in the Commonwealth, highlighted the transformative impact of family childcare entrepreneurs on children and families, and demonstrated how this sector fosters community wealth.

Gifts That Give Back

Looking for a last-minute gift that will do more than check off your shopping list? United Way’s New Way Forward partners offer the opportunity to provide presents with a purpose. Every purchase from these innovative social enterprises supports programs focused on providing meaningful pathways to college and career for youth and young adults in our region.

Empowering Migrants: A Win for Communities Everywhere

For nearly 25 years, International Migrant Day on December 18th has recognized the social, economic, and cultural contributions migrants make to communities worldwide, as well as the struggles they face as they seek better lives for themselves and their families. This day underscores the importance of protecting the rights and dignity of all migrants and refugees, regardless of their backgrounds or reasons for migration. 

Behind the Board: Faces of Leadership - Maria Alejandra De Cordova

Get to know the minds shaping our strategic leadership! Dive into a series of exclusive Q&A sessions with our esteemed board members as they share their insights, strategies, and perspectives while we navigate our New Way Forward, together.

Justice For Housing: Decriminalizing housing

Justice for Housing (J4H), one of United Way's 124 New Way Forward partners, is a grassroots organization providing housing and family reunification for Justice-Impacted Individuals (JIIs) in Massachusetts through policy, advocacy, and services. J4H advocates for the Housing First model, which prioritizes stable housing as the foundation for successful reentry into society. For many Formerly Incarcerated People (FIP), securing housing after incarceration is a major challenge.

United Way of Massachusetts Bay Celebrates 25 Years of Holiday Meals

United Way of Massachusetts Bay hosted its 25th Annual Holiday Meal Essentials Gratitude Project today, providing over 10,000 packed reusable grocery bags of Thanksgiving meal essentials, 10,450 gift cards, and $180,000 in grants to 12 community-based partners – reaching over 16,000 families across 21 communities in Eastern Massachusetts.