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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Andrew Dreyfus Named Board Chair for United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley

06/18/2013

BOSTON - The Board of Directors of United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley announced today the unanimous election of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (BCBSMA) Andrew Dreyfus to serve as Board Chair of the organization. He will succeed Deloitte's William K. Bacic, who has served as board chair for the past year.  read more »

United Way Joins Forces with Corporate Partners to Launch Annual Trading Day for Charity

Brown Brothers Harriman, State Street, Pioneer Investments, Eaton Vance, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and UBS create Trading Day to raise funds for United Way
06/06/2013

BOSTON - United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, along with seven Fortune 500 corporate partners, officially launched the annual Trading Day for Charity, in which participating companies agree to donate to United Way a percentage of trade profits from one randomly selected date.  The inaugural members of Trading Day include Brown Brothers Harriman, State Street Global Advisors, Pioneer Investments, Eaton Vance, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and UBS.  read more »

New Results Show Progress in Closing the Reading Achievement Gap

United Way’s Summer Learning Collaborative focuses on communities with turnaround school districts
05/23/2013

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United Way Honors Leadership Excellence at Annual Tocqueville Society Celebration

Ernst & Young honored for Corporate Excellence; Diane Exter of Sankaty Advisors/Bain Capital honored for Leadership
05/07/2013

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Brain Building in Progress Week Kicks off across Commonwealth, Coinciding with April Vacation

Public awareness campaign aims to engage all who interact with children around the importance of early childhood learning
04/13/2013

 

United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley and the Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care (EEC) kicked off the second annual Brain Building in Progress Week today at Boston Children’s Museum, offering events, tools and opportunities to engage children, families, and caregivers across the Commonwealth around the importance of early learning.  read more »

Inaugural Lynn Gospel Concert Raises Funds for Community Work in Lynn

Local gospel singer Doreen Murray and community leaders team up with United Way to host concert
04/05/2013

 

LYNN - United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley and Greater Bethlehem Pentecostal Church will celebrate the inaugural Lynn Gospel Concert on Saturday, April 6 at the Church.  The event, organized by Reverend Tony Bennett and Lynn community leaders, features popular local gospel singer Doreen Murray and other local musicians.  All of the organizers and performers have donated their time and talents so that all proceeds from ticket sales may be donated to United Way and reinvested in the Lynn community.  read more »

Mike Durkin thanks Mayor Menino as Mayor announces plans not to seek re-election

03/28/2013

"When I came to United Way of Mass Bay & Merrimack Valley 5 years ago, one of my first acts was to join Mayor Menino's annual homeless census.  read more »

United Way, Lawrence CommunityWorks, Treasurer Grossman Celebrate Opening of Lawrence Financial Stability Center

Strategic partnership to support more than 500 in first year with financial education, coaching, and asset-building
03/27/2013

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United Way Recognizes Local Businesses, Agencies, and Volunteers for Outstanding Community Support

Community Celebration honors partners of the year Blue Cross Blue Shield, P&G Gillette, Girls Inc. of Lynn, and more
03/22/2013

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