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Community unites around residents in crisis

United Way, partners launch public appeal for Community Support Fund
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09/26/2008

BOSTON – Determined not to let children, families and individuals go hungry, cold or without shelter this winter due to the rising costs of food, fuel and housing, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley is today launching a $2 million drive with an appeal to the public to provide emergency financial assistance for basic needs.  read more »

Paola Ferrer
Paola Ferrer
Wed, 04/15/2009

Cry Wolf

was that REALLY an energy costs' crisis?
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Massachusetts residents are breathing a sigh of relief after the energy scare experienced in 2008. A new report suggests we may have let our guard down too soon.  read more »

Paola Ferrer
Paola Ferrer
Thu, 04/16/2009

More Food on the Table

ARRA brings additional relief to low-income families
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The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (ARRA), a.k.a. the Stimulus Bill, has made special provisions to help mitigate the blow of the staggering economy on low-income families. Read what these changes mean for Massachusetts residents...  read more »

New Mass211 call data reveals need for help with housing and utilities

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09/22/2008

BOSTON – There are new reports out almost daily about rising costs of food, fuel and utilities and the economic uncertainties facing many families in the region. But new information from Mass211– the state’s hotline for human services information and referral launched last year by United Way—reveals just how many residents are calling for help.

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Paola Ferrer
Paola Ferrer
Fri, 04/24/2009

Out of Reach

rental (un)affordability in Massachusetts
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New data released by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) places Massachusetts, once again, as one of the most expensive places where to live in the country.  read more »

United Way announces $2 million in emergency assistance for basic needs

Funds will be distributed through 25 area health and human service agencies region-wide
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02/25/2009

BOSTON – In a press conference today at Boston City Hall, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, who has been leading a Food + Fuel campaign for Boston residents this winter, joined United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley President Michael Durkin as United Way announced details of $2 million investment to provide individuals and families with emergency assistance for food, heat and other basic needs this winter.  read more »

United Way to announce $2 million in emergency assistance for basic needs

Funds will be distributed through 25 area health and human service agencies
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02/23/2009

BOSTON - In an 11 a.m. press conference Wednesday, February 25th at Boston City Hall, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, who has been leading a Food + Fuel campaign for Boston residents this winter, will join United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley President Michael Durkin, as United Way announces details of new $2 million investment to provide individuals and families with emergency assistance for food, heat and other basic needs this winter.  read more »

Unprecedented Need: Unprecedented United Response

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10/30/2008

BOSTON -- Eighteen United Ways from across the Commonwealth announced today that they are responding to widespread increases in need by uniting for a new statewide drive to provide emergency assistance for basic needs this winter. The emergency appeal, called the Community Support Fund, will leverage the support of residents from all corners of the Commonwealth to create a safety net for individuals and families in crisis.  read more »

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