They gathered quietly in a union hall on Tremont Street in Boston. Revenue officers from the Internal Revenue Service, scientists from the Environmental Protection Agency, and housing specialists from Housing…
Money isn’t an easy topic. Discussing a raise, negotiating rent, or getting a good deal on a car loan make for awkward, stiff, and uncomfortable conversations. For families without stable…
United Way’s Venture Fund is a brand new initiative that will fuel the great ideas of tomorrow, and we would love to have you with us at the very beginning.…
Advocating for policy change can be big or small. It can be petitioning your local mayor, school committee, state representative, or state senator to prioritize and scale programs that are…
Every year on Giving Tuesday, people everywhere come together and give back to those less fortunate. All over the world, people spread the word about the value of service, of…
The reality of the cliff effect and the choices struggling families are forced to make. Imagine successfully balancing a job and raising children, yet despite working full-time, you still need…
Cassie came to Jeremiah Program when her son Vashon was two years old. After she and her husband divorced, Cassie decided to pursue her bachelor’s degree, in the hopes of…
Let’s face it, living in Boston is expensive. From housing to childcare to food and transportation – the cost of living continues to skyrocket and the line between staying ahead…
Two-generation approach is gaining momentum and impact For decades, programs looking to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty have focused on delivering services and providing resources to children and families…
Boston is an amazing city with top-notch employment opportunities, award winning museums, and some of the best colleges in the country. Boston also has the highest income inequality rate in…