Basic Needs

A Thanksgiving Feast for All

Lanita Tolentino — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:30:38 -0500

It is for this women, her family and those like her that I am apart of this project, taking care of my community. read more »

Cry Wolf

Paola Ferrer — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:02:04 -0400

Massachusetts residents are breathing a sigh of relief after the energy scare experienced in 2008. A new report suggests we may have let our guard down too soon. read more »

Family Financial Stability Fund

Pam Carrier — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:41:30 -0500

Help struggling families
get back on their feet and stay there

Right now in Massachusetts, family homelessness is at a 30-year high. And a growing number of working families can't cover the basic costs of living such as food, heat and shelter. read more »

More Food on the Table

Paola Ferrer — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:44:48 -0400

The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (ARRA), a.k.a. the Stimulus Bill, has made special provisions to help mitigate the blow of the staggering economy on low-income families. Read what these changes mean for Massachusetts residents... read more »

Out of Reach

Paola Ferrer — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:29:45 -0400

New data released by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) places Massachusetts, once again, as one of the most expensive places where to live in the country. read more »

Special Fund Annual Report

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:58:14 -0400

The New Big Dig

Paola Ferrer — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:47:51 -0500

Last week, the Boston Globe reported food stamp applications in Massachusetts have soared by 20% as compared to last year. With over 600,000 cases and as many as 20,000 new applications each month, a smaller DTA workforce is having a tough time digging itself out from under all that paper. read more »

United Way announces $2 million in emergency assistance for basic needs

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:37:21 -0500

BOSTON – In a press conference today at Boston City Hall, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, who has been leading a Food + Fuel campaign for Boston residents this winter, joined United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley President Michael Durkin as United Way announced details of $2 million investment to provide individuals and families with emergency assistance for food, heat and other basic needs this winter. read more »

United Way to announce $2 million in emergency assistance for basic needs

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:07:58 -0500

BOSTON - In an 11 a.m. press conference Wednesday, February 25^th at Boston City Hall, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, who has been leading a Food + Fuel campaign for Boston residents this winter, will join United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley President Michael Durkin, as United Way announces details of new $2 million investment to provide individuals and families with emergency assistance for food, heat and other basic needs this winter. read more »

Unprecedented Need: Unprecedented United Response

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:39:52 -0400

BOSTON -- Eighteen United Ways from across the Commonwealth announced today that they are responding to widespread increases in need by uniting for a new statewide drive to provide emergency assistance for basic needs this winter. The emergency appeal, called the Community Support Fund, will leverage the support of residents from all corners of the Commonwealth to create a safety net for individuals and families in crisis. read more »