DRIVE is a groundbreaking initiative for achieving universal child development screening for young children. This year, we expanded the program to serve more families. DRIVE uses an innovative model of teaching parents…
The Family Fund provides emergency assistance to families on the brink of disaster. From keeping homeless teens warm on cold winter nights to helping families reclaim desperately needed tax…
United Way teamed up throughout the year with American Red Cross, offering mobile food market assistance to reach so-called “food deserts,” communities where low-income families have limited access to nutritious…
Two in five Massachusetts residents are living on the edge of financial disaster. For those living at or below the poverty line, a way out can seem almost impossible. Until…
The effects of family homelessness on children can be devastating. In addition to coping with the daily uncertainty of where they will live, homeless children are twice as likely to…
Over 500 volunteers and donors came together to support the Thanksgiving Project this year to achieve one simple goal: Feed families this Thanksgiving. Neighbors, co-workers, and families showed up during…
Social-emotional skills are all-encompassing, so set up your child for success at school and beyond. Teach the skills needed by using them in your day-to-day life—opportunities to do so are…
A competitive grant program is providing educators with critical funds needed to create high-quality learning environments – and they need your support An updated HVAC system. A new roof. Updated…
This year, we’ll help return $6 million to local families through free tax prep and earned income tax credits What’s your favorite thing about tax season? If you said the…
Early Education Matters. What if babies, toddlers and preschoolers were at the center of the most promising national policies to drive economic growth? We believe they should be. Here’s why:…