4 Skills Kids Learn When They Read
Supporting Young Children
Celebrate Read Across America Day and share with kids THE IMPORTANCE OF reading Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. It’s a day when teachers, parents, and…
Tocqueville Member Spotlight: Rich Moche
Donor Story
Rich Moche is a long-time United Way supporter. He was introduced to United Way when he started at Mintz 35 years ago, and where he has spent his entire legal…
These Volunteers Get Results
Moving Families Out of Poverty
VITA program invests 8,000 volunteer hours to leverage more than $8 million in tax credits and refunds for low-income taxpayers. You may be aware of VITA, the free tax preparation…
The Smartest Ways To Use Your Tax Return According To Experts
It’s that time of year again. Tax season is upon us and, if you file correctly, that can mean cash back. Though many people rely on their tax return for…
Remembering Robert L. Beal
The Greater Boston business and nonprofit communities are remembering a real estate and philanthropic icon, mourning the loss of Robert Beal. Like the indelible mark he left through his work…
This Is One Of The Best Ways To Fight Poverty In The U.S.
Moving Families Out of Poverty
It’s been hailed as one of the most effective tools to fight poverty in the country. Working families earning less than $56,000 per year are eligible for the Earned Income…
Liberty Mutual Commits $5 Million To Help End Youth Homelessness
Ending Homelessness
“Ending youth homelessness requires an all-hands-on-deck approach. I’m grateful for Liberty Mutual’s partnership and commitment to this important issue.” – Mayor Martin J. Walsh A recent national study from the…
How Can You Help Someone Experiencing Homelessness?
Ending Homelessness
On any given night in Massachusetts, 20,068 people are experiencing homelessness: 4,149 are in families with children 900 are veterans 465 are under 24 On a typical night, the state’s…
In Their Own Words: Boston’s Youth Action Board is Critical to Efforts to End Youth Homelessness
Preparing Youth to Succeed, Supporting Young Children
“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…
Tocqueville Member Spotlight: Pat Gilligan
Donor Story
Pat Gilligan (pictured above, right) is the Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Product for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, the largest private health plan in Massachusetts and…