NEWS & EVENTS
UWCM EVENTS
WOOSERVES | REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
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.
UNITED WAY HALF MARATHON | Spring 2027
Details coming Fall 2026
IN THE NEWS
United Way of Central Massachusetts Celebrates a Year of Community Resilience at Annual Community Celebration
“Today was about more than celebration, it was about action,” said Tim Garvin, President and CEO of UWCM. “From building backpacks to supporting workforce readiness, our community continues to show that when we come together, we can respond to urgent needs while building long-term stability.”
Opinion/Guest column: Partners in energy for families in Mass
"Elements of life can be challenging, so we want to respond to this crisis and stabilize lives, so people have the opportunity to move ahead,” Garvin said.
Financial relief for skyrocketing energy bills this winter: Here are the details
"Elements of life can be challenging, so we want to respond to this crisis and stabilize lives, so people have the opportunity to move ahead,” Garvin said.
Holiday spirit, delivered: Volunteers sort thousands of toys for T&G Santa Fund
"I think it's really great to see the impact and all the organizations that benefit from it."
Heating and food aid demand jumps in Worcester
As distribution plans come together, Echo Lahey, special projects and initiatives director at the United Way of Central Massachusetts, said the $250,000 in ARPA funds will be reserved strictly for Worcester residents. “The hope is for 1,500 eligible homes to receive $100 food gift cards,” she said. “The remaining $100,000 would be used for utility assistance through Worcester Community Action Council’s fuel assistance program.”