After a week of turkey, friends, and family, Giving Tuesday is a great opportunity to give back to those in need who may not have been able to celebrate the…
We’ve all heard the mantra, “there’s no place like home.” But for the most vulnerable families, building a safe, stable home isn’t as easy as clicking their heels together. What…
When it comes to ensuring a safety net, Massachusetts families are counting on us. Families in Massachusetts who are living in poverty count on federal assistance to help them meet…
Behind the headlines of a strong job market stands the threat of a skills gap. The mismatch between what the job market needs and the skills of underemployed workers represents…
June is innovation month here at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley. So we’re talking with the winners our first-ever Venture Fund competition, held in collaboration with Aetna. We’ll…
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…