There’s a huge need for talent in the advanced manufacturing sector – yet there were a few employers in the Merrimack Valley for which this has not been the case.…
It’s Innovation Month here at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, so we sat down with Michael Taylor (President) and Caitlin Callahan (Dir. of Development) at Urban College…
In 2018, something truly significant happened in the City of Amesbury. A nonprofit called Our Neighbors’ Table declared that the city had achieved food security. This was no small announcement.…
Newburyport is a scenic, historic coastal city, a popular destination to enjoy shopping, cultural activities and wildlife. But like many small cities in Massachusetts, there are children and families who…
Laura Lucas had entered a period of transition. With a master’s degree in computer science and seven years in the field, Laura was now unemployed. She began looking for opportunities…
Whether you’re looking to make a big investment or struggling to get from paycheck to paycheck, we can all use some sound financial advice from time to time. The certified…
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. Nonprofits in the 153 cities we serve in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine…
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…