EQUITY NOW! A Manifesto for Parents, by Parents
Supporting Young Children
This is a simple story about Equity. About parents who want a fair shake for their children. Who never really had a movement to move them forward. Until now. This…
Civic Engagement In The Greater Seacoast, Empowering Students of The Granite Youth Alliance
Preparing Youth to Succeed
When asked if she can name any skill The Granite Youth Alliance has helped her with, in the course of her civic engagement in the Greater Seacoast, high school sophomore…
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,…
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…
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…
The 2019 Boston Homeless Census: Sleeping Outside on the Coldest Night of the Year
Ending Homelessness
At 10:00 last night, 300+ volunteers gathered inside City Hall to hear from the Mayor before forming 45 teams to fan across neighborhoods for the annual Boston Homeless Census, an…
When it Comes to Finding a Home, One Day Can Change Everything
Ending Homelessness
As Liza and her three dogs sat in her car, she knew they’d be spending another night there. It wasn’t a situation she ever thought she’d be in, but now,…
Action Inc. Helps Matt Build a Road Out of Homelessness
Ending Homelessness
Matt was a 14 year old growing up on the North Shore in the dead center of the awkward years: puberty, trying to find his place in high school, trying…
The Power of Volunteers: United Way’s Best of 2018
This month, we’re looking back on the best of 2018: the moments that helped define the year’s successes, the ways we engage with our community, and the most significant impact…
In the Face of Disaster, Communities Stand United
Disaster Relief
The fall afternoon was like any other this year. It was warm, sunny, maybe a few clouds. The people of Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover went about their lives, not…