United Way’s COVID Response: The Local Funds
Disaster Relief
In March of 2020 when we were first sent home, the horizon of our lives shrank to the bounds of our backyards. At the same time, responding to the impacts of the pandemic had to…
A Timeline: United Way’s Local COVID-19 Response
Disaster Relief
In March of 2020, a global pandemic demanded we reimagine every aspect of daily life. At the United Way of MA Bay and United Way of Greater Seacoast, it was no…
Tax Efficient Ways to Give This Holiday Season
The holidays are here and, for all of us, this year looks different than any before. But for many, it may mean no holidays at all as 1 million people…
“Sometimes, I am lost for words:” Reflections of a hotel housekeeper during COVID-19
Disaster Relief
Nadine moved to the U.S. 30 years ago and for the last six years, she has worked as a housekeeper at the Westin Copley. It was a steady job that…
Giving Tuesday – Our Communities Can’t Wait
Disaster Relief, Ending Homelessness, Moving Families Out of Poverty, Preparing Youth to Succeed, Supporting Young Children
With more than 1 million people in our state facing food insecurity, a tidal wave of evictions on the horizon and unemployment skyrocketing across most industries, it’s up to our…
Virtual Campaign 101 with Unitil
Corporate Social Responsibility
Our corporate partners are the backbone of the work we do. More than 1000 companies in our area partner with us to help people in need in our community, running…
Leadership During Crisis: A Conversation With John Hancock CEO Marianne Harrison
Corporate Social Responsibility
This year, our Women United group celebrated over 25 years of impact in the community. In 1996, four local women launched the group because they knew that together, they could…
Gillette And United Way Unite For Our Community
Corporate Social Responsibility
Our corporate partners are the backbone of the work we do. More than 1000 companies in our area partner with us to help people in need in our community, running…
A Tribute to Our Region’s Essential Workers
Moving Families Out of Poverty
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, we honor our region’s essential workers, who continue to support and sustain all of us through this pandemic. We also renew our call to fight for policies like emergency paid…
These Are The Biggest Concerns Our Communities Face In COVID-19 Recovery
Disaster Relief
Summer is officially here. With warmer weather, businesses slowly re-opening, and people cautiously coming together again, our communities are looking toward recovery. Yet, the world we are stepping into is…