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…
With Equity and Justice for All
Moving Families Out of Poverty, Preparing Youth to Succeed
IT WAS THE 60’s. Woodstock and the moon walk were still a year away. The civil rights movement was gaining momentum. And back in 1968, a group of Puerto Rican…
Moving People Forward: How Equity Leads to Greater Progress
Ending Homelessness, Moving Families Out of Poverty, Preparing Youth to Succeed
United Way has a long history of mobilizing resources for people in need. But is that enough? The entrenched issues facing our region, such as income inequality and the achievement…
Lawrence CommunityWorks Is Helping Employers Win With A Bilingual Approach
Moving Families Out of Poverty
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.…
The Big Idea: Urban College of Boston is Unlocking Futures for Diverse Students
Moving Families Out of Poverty, Preparing Youth to Succeed
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…