United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley - Live United

Martini Spring Fling

Pam Carrier — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:11:44 +0000

Join us for an evening of fun and entertainment to benefit United Way's Summer Experiences in Greater Lowell (SEGL), the program that helps youth close the summer achievement gap. Your support will ensure hundreds of youth are exposed to arts, culture, sports, and opportunities to gain social and leadership skills.

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

Brian Adams — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:23:26 +0000

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

Brian Adams — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:20:03 +0000

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

Brian Adams — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:34:22 +0000

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 »

Boston Private Bank Rolls Up Their Sleeves

Brian Adams — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:30:18 +0000

When Boston Private Bank & Trust Company decided to support United Way more than a decade ago, they knew they wanted to tackle the issues facing their community head on. Since making that decision, the company and its staff members, through United Way, have invested more than $500,000 in our community and contributed hundreds of hours of volunteer service. read more »

Thrive in 5 Distributes Early Childhood Funding to Neighborhood Coalitions

Brian Adams — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:35:56 +0000

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 »

Summer Learning Collaborative Landing Page

Brian Adams — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:40:10 +0000

LEARNING SHOULD NEVER TAKE A SUMMER VACATION

Over summer vacation, children from lower income families can lose up to three months of learning gained during the school year. By the time they enter middle school, this can add up to a two year gap between them and their middle class peers.

With 63% of children in seven of the neediest communities in Massachusetts not reading proficiently, we have no time to waste. read more »

Chain Reaction Update

Guest Blogger — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:18:22 +0000

Bikes Not Bombs began a mobile bike shop called Chain Reaction which goes to low income communities to sell bike parts at discounted prices and also put on “how-to” workshops that demonstrate the ins and outs of bike maintenance. Learn more abou this United Way Youth Venture funded program from its organizer. read more »

Chain Reaction

Guest Blogger — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:08:34 +0000

Bikes Not Bombs began a mobile bike shop called Chain Reaction which goes to low income communities to sell bike parts at discounted prices and also put on “how-to” workshops that demonstrate the ins and outs of bike maintenance. Learn more abou this United Way Youth Venture funded program from its organizer. read more »

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

Brian Adams — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:33:26 +0000

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 »