UWMB Launches United Response Fund Amid Unprecedented Uncertainty

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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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United Way launches search for Chief Development Officer

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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  

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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 

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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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Safe and Stable Housing One-Pager

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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IMPACT IN ACTION

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