UWMBMV News

New campaign calls on the community to get involved with youth

uwadmin — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:00:00 -0500

BOSTON – A new community engagement campaign being unveiled todaywill encourage everyone – from parents to neighbors, after-school providers to policy-makers – to critically examine how in their own lives they can be there for youth and take action to inspire them for a lifetime of success. read more »

Public and Private Leaders to Pledge Action on Housing First

uwadmin — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:00:00 -0500

BOSTON – On the heels of a Special Commission report that called for ending homelessness in the Commonwealth in the next five years, more than 100 board members from nonprofits across the region, government officials including Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray, and other community leaders will come together on todayfor Ending Homelessness in the Commonwealth: ALeadership Summit on Housing First. read more »

United Way announces $30,000 investment in local EITC filing

uwadmin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:00:00 -0500

LAWRENCE – NewUnited Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley President, Michael K. Durkin, is today announcing a $30,000 United Way investment into four Lawrence agencies aimed at helping more local residents and families file for their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The announcement will be made at 11 a.m. at the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council. read more »