Special Event to Benefit Dress for Success. When the Women’s Initiative of the United Way of Central Massachusetts was founded more than 10 years ago, their branding was built around shoes, encouraging women to “Step Up” and support adolescent girls in this community. On March 12, 2014 from 4:30-6:30 pm, the Women’s Initiative will host its second annual Stepping Out for Girls Event ...
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Nominations being accepted for the Inspire by Example Awards. As part of National Volunteer Week, United Way of Central Massachusetts will honor the outstanding work of volunteers with Inspire by Example Awards. Community volunteers who demonstrate a commitment to community service will be selected to receive special recognition for the valuable work that they do to strengthen the community.
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Kids love to talk about what they want to be when they grow up. They have big dreams and aspirations about who they will be someday. But, sometimes, life gets in the way – derailing those hopes and dreams. This is exactly what happened to more than 6,000 kids in Massachusetts who dropped out of high school in 2013.
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Dusty’s history of giving goes back to grade school when collections were taken up for the Red Cross. When he was just 15 years old, Hurricane Diane caused major floods in central Massachusetts and Dusty jumped in to help with office work at the Red Cross headquarters in Worcester, logging in donations...
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Let's get these kids in school! Chronic absenteeism is a growing problems that affects student achievement. Working together, schools, parents, and communities can address the hurdles that keep children from getting to school.
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Legacy gift from Jeanne Curtis⎯ a leader, philanthropist, and community activist. United Way of Central Massachusetts (UWCM) announced today that it has received a $300,000 gift from long-time friend and supporter, Mrs. Jeanne Curtis. This is one of the largest single gifts from an individual that United Way of Central Massachusetts has ever received.
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