Take Action – Resources for Times of Crisis
We’ve struggled a bit with what we can say following yet another tragedy of horrific gun violence, this time against schoolchildren in Texas. Unfortunately, we are familiar with this mix…
How to Get Your Taxes Done For Free This Year
Moving Families Out of Poverty
Every year, tax refunds make up an essential part of the finances of thousands of families. Even so, many households miss out on thousands of dollars each year because they’re…
Celebrating Black History Month 2022
Equity and Inclusion
Karen Groce-Horan is the Senior Director of Diversity Equity Inclusion Priorities at the United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley. February begins amidst crisis and concern in our country.…
Tax Season Is Upon Us! United Way Joins City of Boston in Celebrating 20 Years of Tax Preparation Services with the Boston Tax Help Coalition
Moving Families Out of Poverty
The pandemic forced city governments and community-based organizations to rethink how to deliver critical services to residents. Annual free tax preparation programs responded, adding remote services and playing a key…
Cheers To You – Our Community
As 2021 comes to a close, our community faces another pandemic surge. At United Way, our staff have the privilege of working alongside amazing individuals and organizations every day on…
This Is Where Your Giving Tuesday Dollars Go
While we’re on the road to recovery this Giving Tuesday, too many families are still unable to make ends meet. Stand with us to help power more equitable and resilient…
United Way Fundraising Campaign Checklist
Corporate Social Responsibility
Our corporate partners are the backbone of the work we do. More than 1,000 local companies partner with us to run workplace fundraising campaigns and participate in volunteer events. This post is part of a…
Latin Heritage Month Resources
DEI
The contributions of Latinx people are extensive and touch every fabric of American society. In celebration of this rich culture and Latin Heritage Month, our DEI Learning and Development Committee…
4 Ways to Support Your Child’s Mental Health As You Return to Work
Supporting Young Children
The key: focus on healing. Between March and May of this year, the number of children visiting the emergency room for mental health issues rose by more than 30%. We know the past…
The Child Tax Credit: A Proven Investment to Lift Millions of Children Out of Poverty
On July 15th, the parents of 60 million children throughout America began receiving monthly checks as part of the Child Tax Credit (CTC). This historic program is projected to cut child…