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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What's Happening at United Way?

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<strong>Brigid Boyd</strong>
Chief of Public Affairs, United Way of Massachusetts Bay
bboyd@supportunitedway.org
339.236.1161 

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