Over a third of early educators in Massachusetts rely on public assistance to make ends meet. These preschool teachers, family child care providers, and infant/toddler caregivers are teaching the state’s…
“I think that young adults who experience and survive homelessness and housing instability are some of the most resilient, resourceful, interesting, and creative people on the planet, and I feel…
Youth and young adults lead the way in new action plans in the City of Boston and across Massachusetts focused on ending homelessness. Speaking to a room that includes the…
At United Way, we envision a world where all young people — regardless of background or zip code — graduate ready to succeed in careers and life. To get there,…
Ted Presume wanted to understand why the 2010 earthquake devastated his home country of Haiti. But through his interest in STEM, he discovered he could do much more than learn…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…