A Catalyst for Opportunity
Many of us spent last week giving good riddance to 2020, while expressing hope and optimism for 2021 and the promise that it held for our lives and our communities to be better. But the storming of…
3 Things To Know About Eviction
Eviction: Put Your Thinking to the Test With the expiration of the Massachusetts ban on Saturday, eviction is in the public consciousness now more than any time in memory. While…
A Tribute to Our Region’s Essential Workers
Moving Families Out of Poverty
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, we honor our region’s essential workers, who continue to support and sustain all of us through this pandemic. We also renew our call to fight for policies like emergency paid…
The Urgency Of This Moment
“It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the moment.” These words were spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the steps of the Lincoln…
How Nonprofits Are Sparking Statewide Change
Ending Homelessness, Moving Families Out of Poverty, Preparing Youth to Succeed, Supporting Young Children
Over a third of early educators in Massachusetts rely on public assistance to make ends meet. These preschool teachers, family child care providers, and infant/toddler caregivers are teaching the state’s…
This Is One Of The Best Ways To Fight Poverty In The U.S.
Moving Families Out of Poverty
It’s been hailed as one of the most effective tools to fight poverty in the country. Working families earning less than $56,000 per year are eligible for the Earned Income…
“Nothing About Us, Without Us” – Ending Youth Homelessness
Ending Homelessness, Preparing Youth to Succeed
Youth and young adults lead the way in new action plans in the City of Boston and across Massachusetts focused on ending homelessness. Speaking to a room that includes the…
Why Is The 2020 Census So Important?
Moving Families Out of Poverty
When it comes to ensuring a safety net, Massachusetts families are counting on us. Families in Massachusetts who are living in poverty count on federal assistance to help them meet…
From Immigrant to Engineer: A STEM Career Story
Preparing Youth to Succeed
Ted Presume wanted to understand why the 2010 earthquake devastated his home country of Haiti. But through his interest in STEM, he discovered he could do much more than learn…
Is Your Company Facing A Skills Gap?
Moving Families Out of Poverty
Behind the headlines of a strong job market stands the threat of a skills gap. The mismatch between what the job market needs and the skills of underemployed workers represents…