United Way of Central Massachusetts Fact Sheet

Background Information:

UWCM Services:

Mass 211: Free access to health and human services information and referral. You can find more information about Mass 211 at its Official Website.
Volunteer Services: Matches volunteers with programs needing their help. Please visit our volunteer page for more information.

Legal Status:

The United Way of Central Massachusetts, (UWCM) is a corporation defined in the Massachusetts Statues. Formed for charitable purposes and tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Service Code 501-c-3, we are one of more than 1,300 locally independent United Ways in the United States and throughout the world. Organization: The affairs of UWCM are governed by a volunteer board of local residents elected by the donors (members) of the organization. The board of directors is solely responsible for adoption of short-and long-range goals, the administrative budget, allocations of United Way funds, agency admissions and terminations, personal contracts with the president, and other contractual or legal commitments of the Corporation. The board employs a non-voting president, who, in turn, employs other professional and clerical staff within the constraints of the board-approved annual budget.

A Message from our President and CEO, Tim Garvin:

As my first year as President/ CEO draws to a close, I am honored to be part of such a vital organization. The United Way of Central Massachusetts serves a distinct role in Central Massachusetts; it connects area businesses and individuals, non-profits, policymakers, and academic institutions for the purpose of finding, and funding, solutions to our community’s most pressing needs. The United Way of Central Massachusetts is privileged to convene these civic-minded individuals and organizations around three specific areas: Ensuring Children’s Readiness for School, Supporting Positive Youth Development and Helping People Most in Need.

During the last twelve months, I have been continually impressed with the passion and commitment of so many people in Central Massachusetts who assist in our strategy of funding programs and finding solutions that address the community’s most crucial needs. From hosting workplace campaigns, to volunteering in our Day of Caring, to serving on our Community Solutions Council, the United Way has opportunities for involvement for most anyone seeking to contribute to their community.

We thank the thousands of donors, volunteers, and area leaders that make the United Way so successful and look forward to creating the lasting change we all desire.

Sincerely,
 

Timothy J. Garvin

President/ CEO

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