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…
2-1-1: The 24 Hour Crisis Hotline for Disaster Relief and More
Disaster Relief
Two children play in the living room. The world is quiet. A caregiver stands nearby, notices a strange smell. On any other day caring for little ones, there would be…
Teaching Kids How to Give Back after a Disaster Strikes
Disaster Relief
These days, it’s impossible not to know about the disasters that strike our communities, our nation, and our world. For children, both young and young adult, disaster recovery can become…
When Disaster Hits Home, United Way is Here to Help
Disaster Relief
At 4:30 pm on Thursday September 13th, two children waited to be picked up from Esther Brea’s family child care business at her home in the Colonial Heights neighborhood of…