2009

BOSTON - In the face of what many economists see as a "jobless" recovery, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley today released a comprehensive, community-driven campaign to help families out of financial crisis and toward financial stability.  The new campaign calls for 1) ensuring families are aware of the resources that exist to get them the help they need to get back on their feet; 2) expansion of the availability of swift emergency assistance for basic needs, and 3) increased support for the region's nonprofits to help bridge the gap from immediate emerg  read more »

BOSTON -- On the heels of news that more than 1,000 families in Massachusetts have overflowed the capacity of emergency homeless shelters and are instead living in motels paid for by the State, United Way today announced that the organization will invest $661,100 to advance the Housing First strategies of 13 organizations in Boston, Cambridge, Lynn, Lowell, Quincy and Somerville --communities that have all launched 10 year plans to end homelessness.  read more »

BOSTON- Wall Street wonder Carla Harris, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, author of Expect to Win, and newly  honored as one of U.S. Banker's Top 25 Nonbank Women in Finance, today urged more than 1,000 of the region's top women business leaders to "make giving back a part of your success equation."  Harris was the keynote speaker at this morning's United Way's Annual Women's Leadership Breakfast, which brings local women together through philanthropy to effect change in the lives of children, youth and families.   read more »

LYNN, MA - In a community where unemployment has climbed to double digits over the past year, United Way Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and Serving People in Need, Inc. (SPIN) are today launching an innovative center to help families in Lynn move beyond safety nets and achieve financial stability.  read more »

Running back Kevin Faulk was recognized as the 2009 New England Patriots Ron Burton Community Service Award winner this evening at the team’s annual Kickoff Gala. Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft presented Faulk with the award, which is named in honor of the late Ron Burton, the first player drafted by the team and a player who was known for his widespread charitable work.  read more »