STEM Week 2021
Supporting Young Children
In October, we celebrated Mass STEM Week – a statewide initiative to help inspire students to see themselves in STEAM careers and create a more equitable STEAM career pipeline for our region. The theme of…
In October, we celebrated Mass STEM Week – a statewide initiative to help inspire students to see themselves in STEAM careers and create a more equitable STEAM career pipeline for our region. The theme of…
The key: focus on healing. Between March and May of this year, the number of children visiting the emergency room for mental health issues rose by more than 30%. We know the past…
This year has been one of the most challenging on record for students, parents and teachers alike. The impacts of the pandemic have been far-reaching and significant, and we have yet…
Our Frontline Heroes series uplifts the stories of local community members and resident-led organizations transforming our region. Gloria West is an active participant in United Way’s Housing & Education Learning…
When kids enter kindergarten ready to read, everyone wins. This year, learning is being disrupted in a way none of us have ever dealt with before. From months of interrupted…
At United Way, we envision a world where all young people — regardless of background or zip code — graduate ready to succeed in careers and life. To get there,…
It’s that time. While many of us are thinking about buying backpacks and new shoes to send kids back to school, the real work actually begins much earlier. In fact,…
The years before a child turns 5 are critical for brain development. They are also the time when young children develop the foundations of social and emotional well-being. Below are…
Nothing melts a heart faster than a baby’s smile. But as rewarding as that smile is to you, it’s also a critical moment in that baby’s healthy development. “During the…
As families across the country gather for Thanksgiving this year there’s bound to be plenty of lively conversation around the dining room table. From family anecdotes endlessly retold to work…