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: United Way of Massachusetts Bay’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 

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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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Facing Pivotal Moment, Boston Builds Credit Embraces Community Engagement 

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Shared Services Program Graduates New Cohort

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Don’t Leave Cash on the Table, Get Free Tax Help Now 

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Mass 2-1-1 Shines Bright Across the State 

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Three Key Strategies for Bridging Education and Employment Gaps

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Unlocking Student Success: How United Way’s AmeriCorps Program is Empowering Multilingual Learners 

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Amid sky high food and fuel costs, the National Grid Foundation donates $500k to local nonprofits

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UWMB Awards SafetyNet Shelter Grants to open Emergency Site in Boston’s Seaport

UWMB Announces Leadership Transition

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UWMB Awards SafetyNet Shelter Grant to La Colaborativa for Day Shelter and Services

Paving the Way Forward: Honoring Black Changemakers and Their Leadership

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How Compassionate Conversations Are a Powerful Key to Ending Homelessness

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New Year, New Promise for Economic Justice

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2023 Year in Review – Our New Way Forward 

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National Grid Partners with United Way Branches, Good Neighbor Energy Fund to Provide Nearly $500,000 Toward Energy Bill Relief for Mass. Customers

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Emergency Shelter Update:  United Way of Massachusetts Bay Awards SafetyNet Shelter Grant   to Open Two Sites in North Central Massachusetts 

Driving Joy Home: UPS Trucks Deliver Holiday Cheer to Massachusetts Communities  

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The Boston Club Proudly Announces Winners of the 2023 Women In Business Racial Equity Awards   

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UWMB, Boston Foundation celebrate strength of public support for migrant families over the holidays

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United Way Unveils Major Shift in Giving Strategy as Local Non-Profits Awarded $56M in New Grant Funding

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Philanthropy doesn’t always get it right. Let’s rethink how we give

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UWMB Awards First SafetyNet Shelter Grant to Catholic Charities Boston

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7 Practical Ways and Compelling Reasons to Include Kids in Philanthropy

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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Honoring a Rich Cultural Tapestry

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UWMB Launches Online Application for SafetyNet Shelter Grant Program

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Gratitude Project : An Evolution of Tradition

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Statement: How the Affordable Homes Act Addresses Housing Instability

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Invest in Tomorrow: match saving is a gateway to Promote Economic Prosperity  

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Supporting the newest Mass Families with the Migrant Relief Fund

M.I.C.: Empowering Immigrant Families and Youth

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Embracing Hispanic Heritage Month: A Celebration of Culture, Diversity, and Impact

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UWMB and The Boston Foundation award $570,000 from the Massachusetts Migrant Families Relief Fund 

HarborCOV: Resilience and Restorative Justice after Domestic Violence

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Family Child Care Providers: Bridging the Gap in Early Education

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Boston Foundation and United Way of Massachusetts Bay create Massachusetts Migrant Families Relief Fund

THRIVE: Restoring Life After Lockup

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Fortaleza: A Catalyst for Latino/a Students

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First Teacher: A Game Changer For Parents

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From the Ground Up: Stories of Community Changemakers

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Broad Coalition Urges Support of Legislation to Expand Supportive Housing and Services Across the Commonwealth

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Statement of United Way of Massachusetts Bay on U.S. Supreme Court College Admissions Ruling

Through the Eyes of a Volunteer: Union Workers and United Way Volunteering

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Report recommends new investment and changes to state’s rental assistance program, RAFT

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United Way of Massachusetts Bay Seeks Community-Based Partners to Advance Economic Opportunity, Expand Avenues to Prosperity  

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UWMB Awards $255,000 to Local Coalitions and Grassroots Organizations as Part of New Community Impact Approach

United Way Pilots First-In-The-Nation Financial Counselor Certification Training for Non-Profit Financial Coaches in Eastern Massachusetts

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New Report Sheds Light on Impact of Service Silos on Housing Crisis in Massachusetts

State Representative Joan Meschino Holds Supportive Housing Briefing with Senator Brendan Crighton, United Way

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Massachusetts Alliance for Supportive Housing (MASH) Funding Will Help Create More Than 360 Units of Housing for Adults Experiencing Homelessness Across Massachusetts

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Launch Initiative Helps Opportunity Youth in Boston Achieve Their Education and Career Goals

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Lifting Community Voices for Greater Impact

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How to Get Your Taxes Done for Free in 2023

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Everyone Is Housing Ready: The Housing First Philosophy

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'Build More Housing': Legislators, Advocates Discuss Solutions to End and Prevent Homelessness

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From Crisis to Stability: New Legislative Session Kicks Off with Renewed Focus on Reducing and Ending Homelessness

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Celebrating Black History Month

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State Representative Joan Meschino Announces Caucus Addressing Homelessness

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Why Now is the Time for Transformative Change in Early Education and Care

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National Grid, National Grid Foundation Award United Way $550,000 to Provide Emergency Fuel-Neutral Financial Assistance to Area Families This Winter

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Raising Community Voices to Increase Credit for Bostonians

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What We Learned from Chelsea Eats:   How the Value of an Innovative Cash Assistance Program Stretched Beyond the Dollars.

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Year in Review: Promoting Economic Prosperity in 2022

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Family Childcare Educators Learn Developmental Screening Tools Through DRIVE Course

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The housing market is incredibly challenging for people with low incomes and for those who have faced historical housing discrimination, such as Black and Latino communities. In the Greater Boston area, only 47 affordable rental homes are available for every 100 low-income renters. Most people who are severely burdened by housing costs are working, caring for dependents, young, elderly or have disabilities.

THE HOUSING CRISIS CONTINUES

Housing stability is a critical component of economic justice, as it provides individuals and families with a basic necessity  and solid foundation for their overall well-being. A secure and stable home provides individuals with a safe space to thrive in their work and education, access healthcare and develop a sense of connection with their community.

OPENING NEW DOORS 

Building a just housing society requires a system that produces more affordable housing and provides resources that meet people where they are, interrupt trauma and contribute to well-being. This will involve creating a continuum of housing resources that effectively reduces homelessness to a brief, rare and one-time experience. Our approach to promoting safe housing involves creating a shared understanding of the importance of safe housing, investing in resources that interrupt the cycle of housing instability and advancing public policy.

A NEW WAY HOME

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3,700

families experience homelessness on any given night in Massachusetts

52% HIGHER RISK

for developmental delays in children without homes

affordable rental homes are available for every 100 low-income renters in Greater Boston

A CLOSER LOOK

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Safe & Stable Housing

IMPACT IN ACTION

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