Back-to-school shopping can break the bank. That’s why United Way and its partners are teaming up to ease the burden on families in need. $75.8 billion. That’s how much American…
Massachusetts faces a significant achievement gap Massachusetts consistently receives number one rankings in the U.S. based on 4th and 8th grade reading and math scores and percentages of students going…
Summer offers plenty of opportunity for families to plug into fun and rewarding activities. Sally Thayer, the Nutrition Director for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell, has one goal in the…
It’s 7:30 a.m. on a steamy Tuesday morning in July. A mother is heading out the door to work, like she does every day. But since school is out, her morning…
“Don’t wait to give your money in a will. Give it when you can see it working.” That was the late George Schlichte’s philanthropic philosophy, one that is deeply shared…
A gap in 21st century workforce skills is creating a new achievement gap among youth. Middle school and high school students today have a world of information at their fingertips. …
Do it for your employees, your customers, your investors or your community – no matter your motivation, everyone wins. Sure, it feels great to give back. But most companies wouldn’t…
Time for a career change? Whether you’re looking for a new job or trying to change fields entirely, you need to stand out from the crowd and make connections that…
It’s never too early (or too late) to expose children to the benefits of volunteering. Launch your kids into the world with a desire to give back, and the need…
When the winter freeze hits Boston and the wind-chill feels like knives on your skin, for a forgotten, unseen tribe, the distance between life and death can be a short…