The Empowered Librarian
Preparing Youth to Succeed
United Way has played a big part in empowering teachers. That’s why we helped design and plan the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) Externship, held in Boston this past August. In…
3 Things Your Child’s Teacher Wants You To Know
Preparing Youth to Succeed
It’s officially back to school season which means something different to everyone. For children, it’s a time of excitement and exploration. For parents, it’s school supplies and some free time.…
Support Teachers To Support Students
Preparing Youth to Succeed
Just how much of an impact does poverty have on a student’s education? According to a national survey of teachers, 88 percent say poverty is a barrier to learning in…
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…
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…
Civic Engagement In The Greater Seacoast, Empowering Students of The Granite Youth Alliance
Preparing Youth to Succeed
When asked if she can name any skill The Granite Youth Alliance has helped her with, in the course of her civic engagement in the Greater Seacoast, high school sophomore…
Civic Engagement at UTEC, from the Streets to the Halls of Justice
Preparing Youth to Succeed
It used to be just another day in the neighborhood. Violence. Poverty. Incarceration. But now for disconnected young adults in Lowell, Lawrence, and Haverhill, life on the streets has been…
5 Ways Kids Benefit from Civic Engagement
Preparing Youth to Succeed
Here’s a question most parents of teens ask at least daily: How do I get my teen off their screen? The answer isn’t as elusive as you may think: it’s…
For Young People, Civic Engagement Pays Off
Preparing Youth to Succeed
State Representative Andy Vargas stepped up to the podium in the House Chamber and told the standing-room only crowd about how he got his start in policy and government. When…