MLK Jr. Book Drive
In celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., the United Way of Central Massachusetts is collecting *NEW* books focused on social j...
January 8, 2021
UWCM Receives Transformational Donation To Support Work In Worcester
United Way of Central Massachusetts announced philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott has donated $5 Million to support community-based work in heal...
December 16, 2020
Worcester Together Fund: Phase Three Reimagining
The United Way of Central Massachusetts and The Greater Worcester Community Foundation are glad to announce the third phase of the Worcester Together...
November 9, 2020
2020 Day of Caring Photo Gallery
This year our Annual Day of Caring event looked pretty different, but despite the many changes made our amazing volunteers proceeded to do what they d...
September 17, 2020
How Helping Hands Came Together in Worcester During Pandemic
“At the beginning of March, when people were clearing store shelves of food, cleaning supplies and toilet paper, Barbara Fields and Tim Garvin w...
August 24, 2020
Historic Efforts Push Worcester Together Donations over the $10 Million Mark
The Worcester Together: Central Mass COVID-19 Fund announced today that it has raised more than $10 million to support the community’s response...
July 28, 2020
Worcester Together fund sends $2.3 Million in recovery grants to 54 nonprofits
The Worcester Together fund has announced that more than $2.3 million in recovery grants is being distributed to 54 nonprofits that offer support incl...
July 9, 2020
United Way of Central Massachusetts commits additional $500K for youth summer programs
“Last week, the Board of Directors of the United Way of Central Massachusetts voted to invest $500,000 in Worcester’s school-age children. The...
June 23, 2020
Black Lives Matter – A Joint Statement From Members Of The Worcester Together Coalition
A JOINT STATEMENT FROM MEMBERS OF THE WORCESTER TOGETHER COALITION Together we rise, together we stand, and together we change. On behalf of the W...
June 2, 2020
Worcester Together Fund: Phase Two Recovery Grants
Granting Focus: The goal of Phase Two: Recovery is to provide three-to-six months of unrestricted general operating support to nonprofit organizati...
May 19, 2020
Emergency Food and Shelter Program
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) was appropriated supplemental funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act...
May 18, 2020
Worcester Together Fund Frequently Asked Questions
The Worcester Together Fund was created in cooperation with the United Way of Central Massachusetts, Greater Worcester Community Foundation and the Ci...
May 4, 2020
Resources Available to Help the Community During COVID-19
Caring for the public in time of crisis requires partnership and collaboration to ensure the necessary resources and assistance is delivered to those ...
May 3, 2020
‘Facemask Challenge’, Generous Gifts Put ‘Worcester Together’ Over $5 Million Milestone
“The Worcester Together: Central Mass COVID-19 Fund announced today that it reached a new milestone of $5 million in donations raised. The fund,...
April 23, 2020
A Letter From Our President & CEO Timothy Garvin
A Letter from our President & CEO “The Worcester Together Fund has provided grants to the Boys & Girls Club, Net of Compassion, Family H...
April 21, 2020
Wachusett Brewing Company and Atlas Distributing Launch Glory American IPA to Support Local United Way Charities
Wachusett Brewing Company and Atlas Distributing are releasing a new beer together that will directly raise money to support three COVID-19 response ...
April 13, 2020
Coronavirus Emergency Small Business Loan Guide And Checklist
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic...
March 31, 2020
Celebrating 100 Years of United Way
On January 23, 2020 the United Way of Central Massachusetts observed its 100th birthday! Together we celebrate a decade of improving our community and...
January 23, 2019