Board members with their family during United Way of Central Massachusetts event.

NEWS & EVENTS

UWCM EVENTS

WOMEN’S INITIATIVE POWER OF THE PURSE KICKOFF | REGISTER

April 14th | Volturno | 5pm

ANNUAL COMMUNITY SHOWCASE | Monday, May 4th

Join us as our non-profit partners present their community resilience funding impact over this past year
18 Chestnut Street, Walnut Wing Basement, 4pm - 6pm

LETTER CARRIER’S FOOD DRIVER | Saturday May 9th

fill the blue bag with nonperishable, unexpired food for your community in need and USPS will pick it up.

POWER OF THE PURSE | SAVE THE DATE

Women’s Initiative’s Biggest Fundraiser!
June 9th | Off the Rails

WOOSERVES | REGISTER

UWCM Youth Volunteer Program for 6 weeks
Orientation is June 29th

WOOSERVES Graduation | August 7th

UWCM Youth Volunteer Program wraps 6 weeks of giving back to our community

DAY OF ACTION | September 11th

Our biggest VOLUNTEER Day of the Year!
1000 + volunteers, 60+ projects = Massive Community Impact

STEPPING UP FOR GIRLS | October 20th

Women’s Initiative signature event

Additional details, registration, sponsorship opportunities for every event will be shared soon.

IN THE NEWS

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United Way raises $1.2M to address mounting local food insecurity

“We know philanthropy cannot replace the scale of federal and state programs,” Lynn Cheney, UWCM vice president of communications, said in the release. “But doing nothing is not an option. We’re grateful for those who’ve already stepped up, and this fund ensures we act quickly, effectively, and together when crisis strikes.”

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$1M Response Fund For Food, Heating Assistance Amid SNAP Cutoff In Worcester

The city announced on Thursday that it will allocate $250,000 to United Way of Central Massachusetts' United Response Fund, which will be used to provide food and heating assistance to residents.

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CITY OF Worcester Allocates $250K to Food, Heating Assistance as Part of $1M United Response Fund

“The Worcester Family Resource Center of Seven Hills is always here to support the needs of families in our community as an agency that supports our community and neighbors in need. We are honored to be included in this crucial effort for our families at this difficult time.” – Mahly Alejandro, Director, Worcester Family Resource Center

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Esler Family Foundation adds $100K matching donation to United Way’s emergency fund

The Esler Family Foundation’s donation brings its total contribution to the United Response Fund up to $200,000, after an initial investment of $100,000 the foundation made last month, according to a press release issued by UWCM on Monday.