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United Way and SPIN Launch Financial Stability Center in Lynn

United Way commits $1 million over the next 5 years to advance the Center’s capacity
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09/22/2009

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

09/18/2009

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

A release from the New England Patriots
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09/01/2009

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 »

Launch of new “Born Learning” Trail gives parents free, simple steps to support their children’s development

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08/12/2009

BOSTON -- A 2009 study from the National Center for Education Statistics found that children living in poverty are less likely to have someone read to them, tell them stories or sing to them. Studies have also shown that low-income children can begin kindergarten 1-2 years behind their counterparts. Research from United Way of America indicates that lack of time and knowledge about how best to prepare children for school are often at the center of this disparity.  read more »

Wolfe Laboratories Investing in the Future of Biopharma’s Talent Pipeline

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08/05/2009

WATERTOWN, MA - July 23, 2009 - Wolfe Laboratories, Inc. (WLI), a biopharmaceutical development company, is making large strides to invest in the future of biopharma's talent pipeline by mentoring youth and inspiring young girls to pursue careers in science.  With The National Council for Research on Women reporting that women constitute 45% of the workforce in the U.S.  read more »

Mayor Menino and United Way Announce $1.5M School Readiness Grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Funder Applauds Mayor and United Way for Effective “Thrive in 5” Plan to Prevent the Achievement Gap in Boston’s Next Generation of Students
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07/08/2009

BOSTON -- The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded Thrive in 5 a $1.5 million grant over two years to support implementation of Boston's School Readiness Roadmap.  Thrive in 5 is a public-private partnership launched by Mayor Menino and United Way, a citywide framework to prevent the achievement gap in the next generation of students by promoting school readiness and ensuring the healthy development of all Boston children.  Boston is home to 39,000 infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers.  read more »

Community invests $100,000 through a United Way initiative to provide Lowell youth with positive summer experiences

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07/09/2009

LOWELL -At a press conference today at Lowell City Hall, Lowell Mayor Edward Caulfield joined United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley's Diane Franz as she announced an investment of $100,000 into 14 local youth-serving agencies.  read more »

United Way Invests $100,000 in Summer Programs for Lowell Youth

07/08/2009

Lowell, MA. - On Thursday July 9, at 10 a.m. Lowell Mayor Edward Caulfield will join United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley’s Diane Franz at Lowell City Hall as she announces an investment of $100,000 into 14 local youth-serving agencies.  read more »

United Way holds to $100 million, three-year commitment to the community in challenging economy

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06/23/2009

BOSTON - The Board of Directors of United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley has approved a funding strategy for the next fiscal year that upholds the organization's three-year plan to invest $100 million in the community.  In 2007, UWMBMV launched its new funding strategy, which tied its investments to specific community goals and measurements focused on ensuring children are ready for school, keeping youth engaged in school so they graduate and helping families achieve financial stability.  read more »

Boards of United Way of the Greater Seacoast and United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley vote to merge

06/18/2009

(Boston, MA and Portsmouth, NH) – In a move aimed at leveraging strengths and resources to create the greatest impact in the community, the volunteer boards of directors of both the United Way of the Greater Seacoast and United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley unanimously voted to merge their respective organizations at their Board meetings held yesterday. The two non-profits anticipate that the merger will be legally finalized on July 1.  read more »

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