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Meghan Keaney Anderson
Thu, 04/30/2009

Action Alert: Call your representative today!

Seeking strong, passionate voices. No experience necessary.

Please help us advocate for low income families today by supporting two very important amendments:  read more »

Day of Action

June 22, 2008

LIVE UNITED began as a simple T-shirt—something individuals could wear to show they are part of a collective of people working to advance the common good. Since then, it has become the beginnings of a much larger movement, a mentality that we are all people, connected, interdependent, united. and that when we reach out a hand to one, we have the power to influence the condition of all.  read more »

Governor signs $1.3 billion affordable housing bond bill

06/04/2008

Pictured Here: MH Nsangou, Executive Director of the Allston-Brighton CDC in Boston, MA and MACDC Board Member, speaking at the ceremony on May 29, 2008 to sign the five-year $1.225 Billion Housing Bond bill into law. Immediately to her left is Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and to his left is Boston Mayor Thomas Menino.  read more »

Massachusetts After-School Research Study (MARS)

Quotes from The Professionals In the Field

"This study provides valuable information on the importance of how to use time outside of schools effectively to augment learning for children and provide them with much needed support beyond academic. I particularly value the finding that the characteristics of the most effective programs are those that are relaxed and flexible. Too often we run programs as if we are all on treadmills when slowing the pace down increases the opportunities for more lasting learning."

David Driscoll, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Education
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Stand up for what you believe in.

What does it mean to advocate? It’s a power that we all have. It’s standing up for others and what you believe in your heart. It can be championing a cause. Or, simply not being silent. Living United means finding your voice and joining it with others. Change is possible. United, we will be heard.  read more »

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