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For almost 90 years, the United Way of Central Massachusetts has played a critical role in the local community by helping those in need. As community leaders, we convene local resources - donors, volunteers, partners, and agencies to address the most critical human needs, and create a positive, measurable impact in the community.

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Health, Education and Income Spotlight

United Way Releases the Common Good Forecaster

UWA forecasterUnited Way and the American Human Development Project have just released the Common Good Forecaster™, a free online tool that lets people see for themselves how improving the education level has a positive impact on several key economic and social measures.

The Common Good Forecaster projects how a change in the education profile of the nation, a state, or local community is linked to wide-ranging ripple effects in ten critical social and economic indicators.

Click on the Forecaster and select Massachusetts to see how the forecaster works!

Community Services Spotlight

Day of Caring, Tuesday, September 15, 2009

volunteerPainterHere is your opportunity to get involved and make a difference locally! Sign up to take part in United Way's annual Day of Caring. This unique community-wide event engages volunteer teams from across Worcester County to complete one-day service projects that benefit local non-profit organizations and the clients they serve.

For local businesses, groups and non-profit organizations, Day of Caring offers an opportunity to:

Promote their organization and its commitment to the community
Network and develop new relationships
Gain increased awareness of community needs and programs
Strengthen staff team-building and leadership skills
Feel good about working together to improve the community

Last year over 1,000 volunteers participated in Day of Caring! This year you can take part in important and fun projects which include:

Restoration and repair projects; fixing-up and painting
Preservation and beautification projects; gardening and neighborhood cleanup
Recreation projects; community interaction and client contact

Sign up for Day of Caring today!
Volunteer sign up click here>> Agency project registration click here>>

Campaign Spotlight

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The Travelers of Massachusetts employees, through the leadership of President Dick Welch and Employee Campaign manager Linda Weger, once again have shown their incredible support and commitment to the community through our United Way. They continue their tradition of giving this year with a successful employee campaign that raised more dollars, increased participation and called employees to LIVE UNITED! Thank you Travelers!


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Thank you Charter Communications!

Charter Communications of Worcester presents $12,600 to United Way of Central Massachusetts, noting that during difficult economic times, charitable donations that stay in the local community are more valuable than ever before.

Thank you to Charter and their generous employees for contributing to United Way! Together, UNITED, we are making a difference in central Massacusetts. Worcester Business Journal article>>

Photo left to right: Greg Garabedian, vice president and general manager of Charter Communications, and Tim Garvin, president and CEO of United Way of Central Massachusetts

Community Spotlight

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Find help, information, and referrals during difficult times, dial 2-1-1

Several organizations in central Massachusetts exist to help you through this difficult economic time, whether it’s managing your finances, assisting with fuel costs, providing food and nutritional assistance, or bridging the gap with mortgages or rental costs. For a helpful list of these organizations, please click here to download an informational flyer.
For more information and referral services please dial 2-1-1, available 24/7 or visit www.mass211.org


Community Support Fund distributes $125,000 to help ease local needs

At the start of this winter, United Ways across the state worked together to form the Community Support Fund as a way of creating a safety net for individuals and families in crisis. Leveraging the support of local residents, this fund has provided much needed assistance to the local agencies working hard to fill the needs for food, shelter and fuel assistance in our community. Read more>>
Unfortunately, the needs are greater than ever. Unemployment rates are still rising, bills from a long winter of staying warm have pilled up, home foreclosure is a grim reality for too many in our community and the shelves at the food pantries are becoming bare.

As the work continues to fill these needs, please consider making a donation to The Community Support Fund online or by calling 2-1-1.

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UWCM in the News Archive

UWCM in the News...

May 19, 2009 Telegram & Gazette:
2nd-graders liven up United Way event Bright as pennies

April 21, 2009 Telegram & Gazette:
Teen mothers earn high school diplomas

March 25, 2009 Telegram & Gazette:
Local money briefs

March 16, 2009 Wocester Business Journal:
Nonprofits’ Mission: Do More With Less In ‘09

March 18, 2009 Telegram & Gazette:
Time to give

For more articles, click to our archive page>>


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