Cummings Foundation to Donate $1M to United Way’s United Response Fund to Support Statewide Food Assistance Effort

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Ahead of November 1 SNAP Freeze, Governor Healey Launches New SNAP Resource Hub

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Elevated Thought: Where Art Meets Advocacy and Youth Empowerment 

Governor Healey Calls on President Trump to Continue SNAP Benefits

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When We Listen, Change Happens: Two Years of Compassionate Conversations

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ATASK: How One Organization Is Transforming the Lives of Asians Survivors 

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United Way CEO Marty Martinez on CityLine: Responding to Federal Cuts and Protecting Massachusetts Families

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Building Trust, Sparking Joy: Amy Chruniak’s Journey as a Community School Director 

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A Step Up for Back to School 

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Building Bridges: Nimcy Guerra’s First Year as Community School Coordinator  

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Donor Spotlight: Kevin McGinty 

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UWMB Awards $130,000 in First Round of United Response Fund Grants to Address Federal Policy Impacts

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Breaking Barriers: Jennifer Cabrera-Vicente’s Community-Centered Vision

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Soccer Without Borders: Creating social capital on soccer fields

Medicaid and SNAP Changes Will Have Unprecedented Impact:  What Organizations Can Do Now 

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Tech Training Preparing Family Childcare Providers for Extreme Weather

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InnerCity Weightlifting: From Lifting Weights to Lifting Each Other 

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United Way of Massachusetts Bay Receives $300,000 in Critical Funding from Eversource Foundation and Employee Donations

Verizon and United Way of Massachusetts Bay Launch Tech Tools & Training for Disaster Preparedness powered by Verizon and United Way as part of United Way Worldwide’s “United We Prepare”

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More Than Words: Where Mission-Driven Retail Meets Youth Empowerment 

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Massachusetts Supportive Housing Pipeline Coalition Statement Regarding Executive Order on Homelessness 

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From Fragmented to Forward-Thinking:  New Proposal to Streamline and Scale Supportive Housing 

Just A Start: Building Homes, Careers, and Futures in Cambridge

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UWMB Launches United Response Fund Amid Unprecedented Uncertainty

Day of Gratitude 2025: Purpose in Practice and Collective Action

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Nurtury Early Education’s Heartbeat: Inside the Family Childcare Network 

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UWMB and Partners Pack 2,500 Snack Packs for Boston Families

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Urban Edge: Helping First-Time Buyers Hold the Keys to Their Future 

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A Legacy of Service: The Impact of United Way’s AmeriCorps Program 

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More Than Money: Why Public Investment in Nonprofits Ensures Thriving, Healthy Communities 

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To the Moms Who Open Their Homes—and Their Hearts 

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From Second Grade to State House: Rep. Brandy Fluker-Reid’s Lifelong Fight for Justice 

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Tenants and landlords both give Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program good marks, but administrative hurdles pose challenges

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“The Impact is Palpable” Legislative Briefing on Community Schools A Success

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“Courage is Contagious” – United Way Continues Assessing Impacts of Federal Actions on Our Communities 

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Early Insights, Lasting Impact: Moms Open Up About Developmental Screenings 

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How Developmental Screening Coaches Are Changing the Parenting Game 

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Debunking the Myths of Developmental Screening: Why Every Parent Should Take Part 

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Addressing the Human and Economic Costs of Homelessness

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A Perfect Match: Asset Building Event at Statehouse Highlighted successful partnerships in Match Savings Coalition and State Treasurer’s Office  

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6 Life-Changing Lessons from Seasoned Volunteers  

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Marty Martinez Starts Role as President and CEO at UWMB

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Massachusetts Education Secretary and DESE Commissioner Patrick Tutwiler Visits Nettle Middle School in Haverhill to see Community Schools in Action 

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Midas Collaborative: A Quarter Century of Building Financial Futures

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Check out UWMB's Annual Report 2023-2024

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Behind the Board: Faces of Leadership - Carolyn Mack

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Credit: More than Just a Number  

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Pine Street Inn and The Community Builders Announce Opening of New England’s Largest Development for Housing with Support

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Honoring Family Child Care Entrepreneurs on International Women’s Day 

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Assessing Impacts of Federal Actions on Our Communities

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Working Credit chosen to lead United Way’s Boston Builds Credit  

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National Grid Foundation donates $1.3 million to United Ways for fuel assistance  

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Statewide Coalition Applauds Healey-Driscoll Housing Plan Highlighting the need for a Supportive Housing Strategy  

From Counting to Action: 5 Real Results of Regional Strategies to End Homelessness

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UWMB Announces Marty Martinez as President and CEO

Legislative Briefing: Expanding Support for Family Child Care Entrepreneurs

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Gifts That Give Back 

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Empowering Migrants: A Win for Communities Everywhere  

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Behind the Board: Faces of Leadership - Maria Alejandra De Cordova

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UWMB hosts “Beyond the Bridge” Documentary Screening Highlighting Personal Stories and Solutions to Homelessness

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Justice For Housing: Decriminalizing housing  

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UWMB Celebrates 25 Years of Holiday Meals

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The Gratitude Project Turns 25: Essential Needs, Compassion and Community 

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UNITED Insights: Closing the Gap

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United in Purpose: Catalyst Housing by The Haven Project and Harborlight Homes 

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United Way of Massachusetts Bay Shared Services Program receives state grant to “Build the Early Education Workforce”

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Behind the Board: Faces of Leadership - Robert Fernandez 

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IN THE NEWS: UWMB’s Community Schools showcased in Lynn Daily Item

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Embracing New Beginnings: The Impact of the New American Association of Massachusetts 

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Listening, Learning, and Leading: Community Schools in Our 'Because You Said So' Campaign 

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Nearly 1,500 Elementary Students Engaged in Learning Opportunities this Summer as Part of Statewide Initiative

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Tradition

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Four New Partnerships to Build Early Education Workforce

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $8.5 Million for Early Education and Child Care Program Capital Renovations

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Huge Wins for Summer Step Up and Early Education and Out-of-School Time (EEOST) programs 

Celebrating a Day of Gratitude: A New Era of Community Engagement 

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Financial Wellness Summit Addresses Racial Wealth Gap and Enduring Economic Prosperity

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Community Schools in Action: Turning Educational Equity into Reality 

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Horizons for Homeless Children: Growth and Stability for Every Child 

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Strategies for Children: The Convener’s Power in Shaping Early Childhood Education 

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Donor Spotlight: Victoria and Scott

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UWMB and Leaders in Affordable and Supportive Housing Celebrate Passage of Affordable Homes Act

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Final FY25 Budget Includes Critical Funding for Summer and Early Education School-Community Partnerships Across the State 

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Children Services of Roxbury: Empowering Youth Through Beats, Rhymes, and Life

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YES: Shaping Confident Youth Leaders Through Outdoor Adventures 

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Celebrating 20 Years of the Marian L. Heard Scholarship Program 

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ECCO: COLLECTIVE STRENGTH LEADING SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

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Elevating Financial Coaching Profession: A Vital Strategy for Enhancing Social Mobility

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United Way Honors Leaders in House and Senate as Legislative Champions Advancing Thriving, Equitable Communities

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Sheltering Hope: Sarepta's Impact on Housing Stability 

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Filling the Gap:  How Massachusetts can help train youth and young adults to enter the workforce 

UWMB Announces ‘Because You Said So’ Campaign  

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Thinking Big: Commonwealth Beacon features Guaranteed Income Forum Hosted By United Way

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SafetyNet Shelter Program Partner Calls on Others with Vacant Space to “Meet the Need”

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Salon on South: Where Talent Meets Social Responsibility 

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Breaking Barriers: Increasing College Success for Boston’s Youth

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Wealth Unlocked: Boston Builds Credit Shares 8 Tips for Financial Literacy Month 

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Unlocking Potential: The Power of Developmental Monitoring and Screening   

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Massachusetts Migrant Relief Fund – A Community Comes Together with Compassion

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Your Handbook to Holistic Volunteerism  

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