The gift was “transformational,” United Way of Central Massachusetts CEO Tim Garvin said, “in the size and magnitude.” It started two years ago on Nov. 16, 2020. An email appeared in Garvin’s inbox from someone who supported “the efforts of a philanthropist who is interested in...
WORCESTER ― Since 1938, the T&G Santa Fund has brightened Christmas for thousands of local children whose circumstances call for a bit of elfin intervention. This year, the 84-year tradition continues as Santa’s Worcester workshop, otherwise known as the newspaper, partners with the United Way of...
The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill has long been a place for Worcester residents to get back in touch with nature, but over the last couple of years, the NEBG has been working so that Worcesterites can get a dose of green right...
When Elmo Quiles was a kid, he would often make wooden toy cars for fun. Now, years later as a member of a Worcester makerspace, he loves to spend time in the woodshop creating similar cars through a unique program, Hector Reyes x Technocopia. Technocopia, a...
How the United Way of Central Massachusetts Doubled - and spent - its annual budget, thanks to a mysterious billionaire. ...
Funds will expand capacity for statewide health and human services hotline WORCESTER – December 15, 2021 – United Way organizations across the Commonwealth have successfully advocated for $1M in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to expand capacity for Mass211, a statewide hotline that provides...
https://give.classy.org/AfghanRefugeeFund Worcester, Mass. — The Board of Directors of the United Way of CentralMassachusetts approved by unanimous vote $100,000 to seed a fund to welcomeand respond to the needs of Refugees from Afghanistan who come to central Massachusetts and Worcester. The United Way of Central Massachusetts has a...
Worcester, Mass. — United Way of Central Massachusetts today announced a $100,000 donation by Amazon. The United Way will use Amazon’s gift to support initiatives and programs that serve youth and teens this summer, including literacy programs, swimming lessons, art and science activities and more. “Our community is stronger and...
Timothy Garvin, President and CEO of the United Way of Central Massachusetts assists in hosting our first radio Mega Show where members from United Way across Massachusetts join in conversation about community improvement, COVID-19 Support, and more! [embed]https://youtu.be/zirH7PiUUu8[/embed] ...
WORCESTER, MA – The Worcester Together fund recently announced $1 million in Reimagining Grants to six local nonprofits. A joint effort between the Greater Worcester Community Foundation and the United Way of Central Massachusetts, and in close partnership with the City of Worcester, Worcester Together...
