In the spring of 2023, we announced the first set of Community Action Grants awards to seventeen local coalitions and grassroots organizations under our new approach to community impact as…
Managing daily finances, being resilient to unforseen expenses or emergencies, and pursuing opportunities for upward mobility are all critical to the financial wellbeing of households in our region. Financial coaching…
As we enter tax season, it’s essential to recognize the impact that tax refunds have on the financial well-being of countless families. However, despite the potential benefits, many families do…
Community voices are central to United Way’s approach to economic justice. By empowering residents to identify priorities and create culturally responsive solutions in their own communities, we can leverage our…
During the height of the pandemic in 2020, United Way partnered with Chelsea City Manager Tom Ambrosino and the Shah Family Foundation to launch Chelsea Eats, the largest guaranteed income…
We started 2022 with a refined vision for advancing economic justice in our region, identifying avenues to financial prosperity, and partnering with our communities on equity-driven solutions. As we close…
State leaders join United Way to recognize efforts of Mass211 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Pictured above, Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. Photo Credit: Mass211 Earlier this month, state and civic…
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…
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…
This post is part of a special series about the workforce challenges our region faces and how we’re partnering to address them. Last week’s employment data from the Massachusetts Executive Office of…