North Shore AmeriCorps Changes Lives — Just Ask Claire
Preparing Youth to Succeed
Claire was a long way from the Dominican Republic. On her first day at Salem High School, she was in awe of the school’s size, of the students buzzing about,…
In the Face of Challenge, Paving a Way to College and Career
Preparing Youth to Succeed
The national college admissions bribery scandal has sparked a new level of attention on the competition and costs that together put college out of reach to many students. While the…
At West End House, Joel Finds STEM Opportunities He Never Expected
Preparing Youth to Succeed
When Joel arrived in Boston from Guatemala at seven, he knew very little English. His parents knew he needed to learn the language if he was going to succeed, but…
Young People Catch Waves, An Enthusiasm For STEM at Courageous Sailing
Preparing Youth to Succeed
At United Way of Massachusetts Bay, we know that middle school is the period when many young people start falling out of love with their math and science courses. We…
5 Ways for Kids to Explore STEM
Preparing Youth to Succeed
This month, we’re exploring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and the need for more kids to get involved and excited about STEM topics in middle school, where interest usually…
Closing the Distance: Helping Young People Access STEM careers in the Innovation Economy
Preparing Youth to Succeed
It’s a divide that United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley strives to close every day: Boston’s most underserved communities sit a few miles away from the city’s fastest-growing…
United Way’s Venture Fund: This Will Be Big
Ending Homelessness, Moving Families Out of Poverty, Preparing Youth to Succeed, Supporting Young Children
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…
The Power of Advocacy: United Way’s Best of 2018
Ending Homelessness, Moving Families Out of Poverty, Preparing Youth to Succeed, Supporting Young Children
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…
Young People Achieve Educational Success at Sociedad Latina
Preparing Youth to Succeed
Miguel came to the mainland US from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, seeking a better life. He made his way to Boston but found himself struggling with his education. Miguel…
Closing the Achievement Gap for Homeless Children
Ending Homelessness, Preparing Youth to Succeed
When he was just 12 years old, hunger and homelessness were taking its toll on Lucas and his schoolwork. A car accident had left his mother unable to work, which…