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Family Financial Stability Fund

Help struggling families get back on their feet and stay there.

This winter, unemployment is at a 33-year high, and almost 6,000 Massachusetts children are homeless. And a growing number of working families can't cover the basic costs of living such as food, heat and shelter.  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
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 »

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