A Year of Uniting – Moving Families Out Of Poverty
Moving Families Out of Poverty
This time of year, many of us take stock of our financial well-being and plan for the year ahead. But according to Prosperity Now, 46% of families in Boston and…
Where Does My Giving Tuesday Donation Go?
Ending Homelessness, Moving Families Out of Poverty
After a week of turkey, friends, and family, Giving Tuesday is a great opportunity to give back to those in need who may not have been able to celebrate the…
Impact: The 20th Annual Thanksgiving Project
Moving Families Out of Poverty
This week, more than 1,000 hard-working volunteers from around the Greater Boston area will unite with one goal in mind: to make sure every family gets to enjoy a home-cooked…
Welcome Home: Re-Envisioning a Community
Moving Families Out of Poverty
We’ve all heard the mantra, “there’s no place like home.” But for the most vulnerable families, building a safe, stable home isn’t as easy as clicking their heels together. What…
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…
Embracing The Bilingual Workforce To Evolve Your Workplace
Moving Families Out of Poverty
This month, we’ve been talking about workforce development and innovative ways to bridge the skills and labor gap that many businesses are facing. In fact, one local manufacturing company recently…
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…
Promoting Economic Mobility and Racial Equity Through Credit Building
Moving Families Out of Poverty
Boston Builds Credit marks first year of impact By Robert Burns, Citi Community Development and Brigid Boyd, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley “A good credit score is…
Greater Lawrence Gas Explosions – One Year Later
Disaster Relief, Moving Families Out of Poverty
On September 13, 2018, more than 80 gas explosions rocked the communities of Andover, Lawrence and North Andover. The fires, and the resulting gas shutdown that stretched well into the…
Five Ways to Foster Inclusion and Equity from the Ground Up
Moving Families Out of Poverty
By Phyllis Barajas, Social Entrepreneur / Founder & CEO, Conexión Inc This month, we’ve been talking about equity, and the importance of ensuring that all people in our community have…