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

12/14/2009

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

Campaign is kicked off with an immediate $350,000 investment and a call for community action
12/07/2009

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 »

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