OUR CHILDREN DESERVE BETTER
Years of systemic exclusion and insufficient funding have left our children vulnerable, especially those in Black, Latino and Immigrant communities. Access to high-quality and affordable early education and out-of-school-time programs is hard to come by for families in our lowest income neighborhoods. But these programs are critical to our children’s success.
A CLOSER LOOK
HIGHEST
IMPACT IN ACTION
Check out the latest initiatives, programs and policies we’re working on to provide all children and youth with opportunities to explore their interests, engage in school, participate in community activities and dream of the future.
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ASOST Opportunities
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Shared Services of Massachusetts
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Drive
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Community Schools
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United Way Americorps
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