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September 25, 2018

Project Hope Provides Maria’s Family With a Path Home

Ending Homelessness, Supporting Young Children

Every parent has big dreams for their children. A great education, good, reliable friends, a future filled with opportunity — the least of their worries should be having a stable…

September 13, 2018

Young People Achieve Educational Success at Sociedad Latina

Preparing Youth to Succeed

Miguel came to the mainland US from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, seeking a better life. He made his way to Boston but found himself struggling with his education. Miguel…

September 11, 2018

Closing the Achievement Gap for Homeless Children

Ending Homelessness, Preparing Youth to Succeed

When he was just 12 years old, hunger and homelessness were taking its toll on Lucas and his schoolwork. A car accident had left his mother unable to work, which…

August 27, 2018

Nurtury Offers Vital Education and Support for Children and Families in Need

Supporting Young Children

Home is as much place as it is a sensation, especially for children. It’s where your family is, where you feel safe enough to sleep, where a day’s stress cannot…

August 8, 2018

Sharing is Caring. And Also Empowering.

Supporting Young Children

Like a permanent marker, a high-quality early education makes an indelible impact on the healthy brain development of young children. This healthy development is the foundation for lifelong learning and…

July 25, 2018

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty – Two Generations at a Time

Moving Families Out of Poverty, Supporting Young Children

Cassie came to Jeremiah Program when her son Vashon was two years old. After she and her husband divorced, Cassie decided to pursue her bachelor’s degree, in the hopes of…

July 24, 2018

2nd Annual Greater Boston Project Connect

Ending Homelessness, Moving Families Out of Poverty

Let’s face it, living in Boston is expensive. From housing to childcare to food and transportation – the cost of living continues to skyrocket and the line between staying ahead…

July 16, 2018

When it Comes to Eliminating Poverty, Two is Better than One

Moving Families Out of Poverty

Two-generation approach is gaining momentum and impact For decades, programs looking to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty have focused on delivering services and providing resources to children and families…

May 28, 2018

The True Value of United Way’s Marian L. Heard Scholarship

Preparing Youth to Succeed

As high school graduations start taking place across the Commonwealth, many grads are looking forward to their next milestone—going to college. However for some, there are both personal and financial…

April 24, 2018

Heart of STEM Education Uncovered during Field Trip

Corporate Social Responsibility, Preparing Youth to Succeed

A recently completed building by Gilbane Building Company—one of the largest construction and development firms in the industry—is unlike any other in the Commonwealth. The interior reveals tall ceiling heights…

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