There’s nothing quite like getting ready to send your kid to college, you no doubt have an ever-growing list of questions about the process. From applications to possible majors your…
Pat and Michele Murray are a combined philanthropic force to be reckoned with. Patrick has served in the charitable sphere in nearly every imaginable capacity. Meanwhile, Michele is an incredibly…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On March 7, individuals gathered at the Links at Mass Golf to celebrate United Way’s expanded impact in the Greater Attleboro and Taunton area. Drinks and beautiful scenery punctuated a…
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…
Laura Lucas had entered a period of transition. With a master’s degree in computer science and seven years in the field, Laura was now unemployed. She began looking for opportunities…