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P&G taps brand power to improve children’s lives around the world

United Way recognizes P&G, Publix Super Markets, Inc., Bank of America, Deloitte, Microsoft Corporation, General Motors, Wells Fargo and ITW with top national awards for corporate citizenship and community impact

05/03/2012

In celebration of its 125th anniversary, United Way Worldwide recognized Procter & Gamble (P&G) with the 2012 Spirit of America® award for philanthropy, volunteer efforts and community impact. Bank of America, Deloitte, Publix Super Markets, Inc., Microsoft Corporation, General Motors, Wells Fargo and ITW received Summit awards. read more »

United Way Leads Community-Wide Push for Free Youth-Focused Summer Programming

Supporters sought for Summer Experiences in Greater Lowell initiative to assist families impacted by the recession

05/03/2012

LOWELL - United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley (UWMBMV) is leading a community-wide push in Greater Lowell to continue to provide free summer programming for youth. Concerned about the lasting effects of the recession and its impact on Merrimack Valley youth, UWMBMV and a group of local business leaders are calling on the community to help increase the availability of accessible youth programs through the Summer Experiences in Greater Lowell (SEGL) initiative. read more »

United Way Seeks Donated Goods, Volunteers for 2nd Annual Community Baby Shower

New and expectant parents to be receive assistance from grassroots initiative

05/02/2012

United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and its Women's Initiative are seeking donated goods and requesting volunteer assistance for their 2nd Annual Community Baby Shower at The Lynn Museum on Wednesday, June 6th. In the spirit of a traditional baby shower, this event is designed to connect pregnant women and new/soon-to-be parents with maternal and early childhood health service resources as well as food, friendship, and gifts. read more »

Thrive in 5 Distributes Early Childhood Funding to Neighborhood Coalitions

Kellogg grant augments the Commonwealth’s K-12 budgetary support

04/26/2012

Thrive in 5, Boston's early childhood movement, is supporting neighborhood-based early childhood work with over $900,000 to engage young children and families in the five Boston Children Thrive neighborhoods. The funds originated from a grant from the W. K. read more »

United Way, Bank of America Remind Residents to Claim Overlooked Funds before Tax Season Ends Next Week

Free tax services to assist low-income, working families in nine communities

04/10/2012

United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley is reminding residents to claim available funds before the tax season ends in a week. Free tax services offered by United Way partners assisted 3,555 families in 2011. read more »

Financial Opportunity Centers to Open in Greater Boston to Teach Job Skills, Stability as Employment Increases

Growing statewide employment to “spur need for long-term financial stability and skills training”

03/30/2012

Greater Boston is poised to receive two Financial Opportunity Centers to provide one-stop financial services to low-income families as federal data released this morning highlights an increase in employment throughout Massachusetts. Through a partnership between Boston Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley with assistance from Citi Foundation and Walmart Foundation, the first center will officially open April 4th at LIFT-Boston in Roxbury followed by a second center at Chelsea CONNECT in July. read more »

United Way Hosts Boston’s Largest Nonprofit Board Recruitment Event

13th Annual Board Connection to feature 66 nonprofits

03/27/2012

United Way will once again host Boston's largest nonprofit board recruitment event by bringing together more than 60 nonprofit board representatives March 28th at One Financial Center to search for new members. The 13th Annual Board Connection will unite countless professionals seeking meaningful community leadership opportunities with executive directors and board members of nonprofit organizations looking to strengthen their volunteer leadership boards and communities. read more »

United Way Uses Focus Groups to Engage Lynn Community in “Conversations”

Community by Community: Lynn initiative brings residents to the table

03/26/2012

United Way Empties Basic Needs Account to Assist Agencies

$378,550 is last of non-profits funds designated for basic needs services

03/19/2012

DONATE TO THE FAMILY FUND AND HELP FAMILIES IN NEED.

United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley is emptying its account for funding basic needs services throughout the region. As demand for basic needs services continues to grow throughout the year, United Way is requesting support from the community to raise funds to be strategically delivered to agencies best serving our communities. read more »

United Way Honors Community “Game Changers” at Annual Awards Ceremony

Brown Brothers Harriman Named Corporate Partner of the Year, Firm Shares Volunteer Honors

03/16/2012

United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley honored the people, businesses, and nonprofits that create real change and "get things done" in their communities at its annual awards ceremony last night. Brown Brothers Harriman took home two awards for the firm's efforts within the community including Corporate Partner of the Year and Volunteer of the Year (jointly awarded). read more »

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