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January 5, 2023

Raising Community Voices to Increase Credit for Bostonians

Moving Families Out of Poverty

Community voices are central to United Way’s approach to economic justice. By empowering residents to identify priorities and create culturally responsive solutions in their own communities, we can leverage our…

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May 31, 2022

Making Credit Work for All Bostonians, One Safe Product at a Time

Good credit can help people achieve financial stability and build wealth. In fact, having good credit can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars over a lifetime through lower interest…

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April 30, 2021

Learning About Strong Credit Can Help You Weather a Financial Crisis

During the COVID pandemic, Maria Catalina managed to increase her credit score from 0 to 700+.     How did she do it?   Armed with financial knowledge and credit-building strategies that she gained…

December 30, 2019

A Year of Uniting – Moving Families Out Of Poverty

Moving Families Out of Poverty

This time of year, many of us take stock of our financial well-being and plan for the year ahead.  But according to Prosperity Now, 46% of families in Boston and…

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September 17, 2019

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…

July 16, 2019

With Equity and Justice for All

Moving Families Out of Poverty, Preparing Youth to Succeed

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…

July 9, 2019

Moving People Forward: How Equity Leads to Greater Progress

Ending Homelessness, Moving Families Out of Poverty, Preparing Youth to Succeed

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…

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February 22, 2019

10 Tips for Improving Your Financial Situation – From the People Who Know

Moving Families Out of Poverty

Whether you’re looking to make a big investment or struggling to get from paycheck to paycheck, we can all use some sound financial advice from time to time.  The certified…

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February 13, 2019

Helping families get away from “one paycheck away”

Moving Families Out of Poverty

They gathered quietly in a union hall on Tremont Street in Boston. Revenue officers from the Internal Revenue Service, scientists from the Environmental Protection Agency, and housing specialists from Housing…

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February 7, 2019

JVS Uses Financial Coaching and More to Make a Difference

Moving Families Out of Poverty

Money isn’t an easy topic. Discussing a raise, negotiating rent, or getting a good deal on a car loan make for awkward, stiff, and uncomfortable conversations. For families without stable…

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