The national college admissions bribery scandal has sparked a new level of attention on the competition and costs that together put college out of reach to many students. While the…
When Joel arrived in Boston from Guatemala at seven, he knew very little English. His parents knew he needed to learn the language if he was going to succeed, but…
At United Way of Massachusetts Bay, we know that middle school is the period when many young people start falling out of love with their math and science courses. We…
It’s a divide that United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley strives to close every day: Boston’s most underserved communities sit a few miles away from the city’s fastest-growing…
Laura Lucas had entered a period of transition. With a master’s degree in computer science and seven years in the field, Laura was now unemployed. She began looking for opportunities…
Money isn’t an easy topic. Discussing a raise, negotiating rent, or getting a good deal on a car loan make for awkward, stiff, and uncomfortable conversations. For families without stable…
At 10:00 last night, 300+ volunteers gathered inside City Hall to hear from the Mayor before forming 45 teams to fan across neighborhoods for the annual Boston Homeless Census, an…
This month, we’re looking back on the best of 2018: the moments that helped define the year’s successes, the ways we engage with our community, and the most significant impact…
Fighting homelessness in Massachusetts is like working on a giant picture puzzle. It’s complex, it has lots of different pieces, and it to get it done you need a lot…
Two children play in the living room. The world is quiet. A caregiver stands nearby, notices a strange smell. On any other day caring for little ones, there would be…