COVID-19 Local Funds: Meet the Cities Mobilizing to Support their Neighbors
Disaster Relief
Over the last two months, all of us have learned in new and deeper ways that we depend on each other for a healthy community. As we at United Way…
The Good News – The Week of May 22
Disaster Relief
Thanks to the generous support of our donors we have distributed $4.6M to 161 community-based organizations. Our team is working in partnership with these agencies to closely monitor the needs…
The Good News From May 18th
Disaster Relief
While these are undoubtedly tough times, this crisis has also shown us just how resilient and caring our community can be when faced with a challenge. In honor of all…
This Is Who We’re Funding During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Disaster Relief
This is a time of immense challenge for us all. We worry about long term impact to the economy, growing unemployment rates, an overburdened healthcare system, and what extended school…
Remote Work Resources For Nonprofits
Disaster Relief
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and in accordance with CDC guidelines, those of us fortunate enough to do so have transitioned to working remotely. While some companies are…
Covid-19 Resources For Families
Disaster Relief
In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, many schools have closed their doors for the remainder of the semester. This has left many families scrambling to balance newly remote careers…
Coronavirus: Mobilizing a response that is not only cautious, but also generous
Disaster Relief
As coronavirus reverberates across offices, schools, homes, nonprofits, and systems, we are reminded of our most basic shared value. Each of us puts in the effort to re-prioritize and re-organize…
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…
In the Face of Disaster, Communities Stand United
Disaster Relief
The fall afternoon was like any other this year. It was warm, sunny, maybe a few clouds. The people of Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover went about their lives, not…
Teaching Kids How to Give Back after a Disaster Strikes
Disaster Relief
These days, it’s impossible not to know about the disasters that strike our communities, our nation, and our world. For children, both young and young adult, disaster recovery can become…