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Motel Homeless Numbers on the rise

Meghan Keaney — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:59:55 -0500

This morning, The Boston Globe ran a front page story on the record numbers of families being placed by the state into area motels because homeless shelters are over capacity. As of June 15, there were 751 families, with about 1000 children total, living in local motels at a cost to taxpayers of nearly $2 million last month ($85 a night). read more »

Governor Patrick visits with the United Ways of Massachusetts

Meghan Keaney — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:35:21 -0500

Today, Governor Patrick stopped by the offices of United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley for a meeting with representatives from United Ways across Massachusetts. The meeting was focused on shared goals for the Commonwealth and covered topics ranging from the economic stimulus to ensuring that more Massachusetts youth graduate from high school with options for the future. read more »

Photos United Way Flash Mob #1

Meghan Keaney — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:31:32 -0500

Click here to see photos from United Way's flash mob in Copley Square Saturday, which aimed to raise awareness about United Way's Day of Action coming up this weekend. Want to help?

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Voices of Strength and Determination

Elizabeth Curtis — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:27:58 -0500

I wanted to attract everyone's attention to a new report that Crittenton Women's Union put out this week. The Cliff Effect Experience provides us with an understanding of the challenges low income families face as they strive to earn better incomes, yet face the risk of losing their supports like child care vouchers and food stamps. read more »

United Way gets into the music business

Meghan Keaney — Thu, 21 May 2009 07:49:10 -0500

On Wednesday, May 27th from 5:30-7:30pm, A team of youth from United Way's Youth Venture initiative will be launching their debut CD at Sociedad Latina's Spring Sayonara Event. The event will take place at Berklee College of Music in the David Friend Recital Hall at 921 Boylston St. And, good news! Readers of small nonprofit blogs that rhyme with "SneakDorighted" are welcomed to attend. See the attached flier for more information or call Sociedad Latina at 617-442-4299. read more »

Two United Way partners are working to help families return to their foreclosed homes.

Elizabeth Curtis — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:34:38 -0500

In today's Boston Globe there is an article about two nonprofits that are working with banks and other groups to help those who have been foreclosed upon get back into their homes. read more »

Reinvented Lawrence

Meghan Keaney — Sun, 10 May 2009 17:04:44 -0500

On Sunday, the Boston Herald ran a feature by journalist Laura Crimaldi on the evolving city of Lawrence. "Lawrence is a city of labels," she writes. "Immigrant city. Arson capital. Car theft and insurance fraud epicenter. Foreclosure central. The Bay State’s poorest city... read more »

I told you so...

Paola Ferrer — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:32:43 -0500

Only two weeks ago, I posted a blog highlighting the findings of a study contrasting rental prices against income. Massachusetts featured as one of the most expensive places in the country to live in, and a new poll by UMASS and CHAPA lends a voice to the figures. read more »

Flash for a Cause

Meghan Keaney — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:23:51 -0500

Psst...We need your help. Join us for Boston's first ever United Way Flash Mob.

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Action Alert: Call your representative today!

Meghan Keaney — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:44:10 -0500

Seeking strong, passionate voices. No experience necessary.

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