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…
Tocqueville Member Spotlight: Penni McLean Conner and Nick Conner
Donor Story
We were so pleased in July to have Penni Conner take over the helm as United Way of Mass Bay Board Chair. Penni is the Chief Customer Officer and Senior…
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.…
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…
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…
Tocqueville Member Spotlight: Bob and Joan Murray
Donor Story
Bob and Joan Murray are long-standing United Way Tocqueville donors from Boston with a passion for ending homelessness. They are thoughtful and intentional in their philanthropic support of United Way…
Nurtury is Changing the Game in Early Education
Supporting Young Children
It’s that time. While many of us are thinking about buying backpacks and new shoes to send kids back to school, the real work actually begins much earlier. In fact,…
Birth to 5: How to Help Children Build Social Skills
Supporting Young Children
The years before a child turns 5 are critical for brain development. They are also the time when young children develop the foundations of social and emotional well-being. Below are…