Federal Response
United We Respond
In response to a shifting national landscape and the needs of our communities, United Way has launched a series of initiatives to convene our partners, share information and resources, and work toward scalable solutions for the people of Massachusetts. Since February, we have launched the United Response Fund, held biweekly federal response calls and shared a monthly bulletin that breaks down federal directives and developments impacting our communities and partners. Last month, we awarded $130,000 in the first round of United Response Fund grants and these will continue monthly until the end of the fund.
Expected Federal Impacts
households affected by nutritional assistance through cuts to SNAP
people could lose health insurance coverage through Medicaid changes
$135,000,000
in proposed cuts in energy assistance to LIHEAP for 200K households
$125,000,000
in HUD funding that will not support MA's Housing First approach
regional youth organizations in Lowell and Chelsea have lost large violence prevention grants
An Urgent Call to Action:
We are calling on our partners — donors + corporations + foundations — to rise with us in this moment of historic uncertainty to support, stabilize and strengthen the nonprofit sector.
We will not stand for a pause in our progress together.
