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05/24/2007

New United Way $100 million investment plan highlights initiatives, new organizations; ties traditional funds to specific community goals

BOSTON – After more than two years of intense review, analysis, and direct coordination with volunteers, community leaders and over 126 agencies in the community, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley (UWMB/MV) today announced a $100 million, three-year plan that seeks to produce the greatest, positive impact for the community in the organization’s history.  read more »

WITH SUCCESS STORIES MOUNTING, UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES NEXT STAGE OF NEW FUNDING STRATEGY

Organization to start releasing regular reports on progress
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05/19/2010

Boston, MA- Instead of having their education disrupted at its earliest and most critical stage, 1,300 Massachusetts preschoolers showing developmental and behavioral concerns had the professional support they needed to remain learning in school in 2009 - a key recommendation from a 2006 Yale University study on reducing preschool expulsions. And, instead of funding costly shelter stays, taxpayers saved nearly $4 million because of a program that helped 130 homeless families avoid prolonged shelter stays.  read more »

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