UWMBMV News

Regional funders team up to raise the impact of philanthropy directed to urgent need

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:02:39 -0500

Boston -Leading philanthropic organizations in the Commonwealth have come together to strengthen the support network for people in distress and to commit more than $1.6 million in new funding to address urgent needs of people affected by the ongoing economic crisis in Massachusetts. read more »

United Way unveils comprehensive campaign to help families in financial crisis

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:42:50 -0500

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 »

Food Donations and Volunteers Needed

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:23:25 -0500

BOSTON - On Saturday, November 21 from 9 a.m. read more »

United Way announces new $661,100 commitment in the fight to end homelessness.

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:54:02 -0400

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 »

Local Restaurant Celebrates Milestone and the Importance of Community

Pam Carrier — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:13:14 -0400

NEW ENGLAND -- Remember when a pizza only cost five bucks? On Saturday, October 17th, Sal's Pizza will be turning 20. To celebrate, the long-standing community restaurant will be turning back time on its prices, while raising funds to advance the common good. The restaurant, with more than 30 locations throughout the region, will roll back prices on its 19" cheese pizzas from $9.99 to $5.55 -- the price of a pie when Sal's first opened. read more »

More than 1,000 women business leaders “stand tall” to help today and strengthen tomorrow

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:40:04 -0400

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 »

Corporate volunteers come out in droves for United Way’s Community Care Day

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:49:44 -0400

BOSTON - This Thursday, September 24, more than 1,300 Massachusetts employees took to the community to participate in United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley's (United Way) 18th Annual Community Care Day, an effort to better the region through single-day projects while fostering long-term volunteer engagement. Volunteers have become increasingly important as human service organizations try to save money under rising costs of operating and a growing community need. read more »

United Way and SPIN Launch Financial Stability Center in Lynn

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:25:00 -0400

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 »

Tuesday: United Way and SPIN to Launch Financial Stability Center in Lynn

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:03:23 -0400

BOSTON - 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) will next week launch an innovative center to help families in Lynn move beyond safety nets and achieve financial stability. read more »

Patriot Kevin Faulk wins 2009 Ron Burton Community Service Award

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:34:22 -0400

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 »