Supporting Racial Justice and the Voice of the Community
United Way of Massachusetts Bay
Building More Equitable Communities, Together
As we turn the page to 2023, United Way is continuing to shift our community impact agenda to promote financial well-being and prosperity in order to advance economic opportunity for all. Part of this work means expanding our funding priorities to include initiatives that support racial justice across the Commonwealth, and those that incorporate the voices of the communities themselves. We’re excited to close out 2022 with tangible progress in both areas.
Earlier this month, we announced a partnership with The New Commonwealth Fund to cultivate equitable policies. And as an early signal of our commitment to community voice, we’ve established Community Action Grants, which will put funding into the hands of collective action and grassroots organizations that provide focused, resident-informed services to their communities. Read more to learn about the exciting work taking shape in our region.
Best,
Bob Giannino,?Ansin President and CEO, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley?
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United Way and the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund are providing a $600,000 grant to the 美国波士顿大学 Center for Antiracist Research to develop a racial policy tracker for Massachusetts, part of a collaboration that will focus on youth justice.
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In a new effort to partner with coalitions and grassroots organizations working to implement local initiatives or campaigns, we launched unrestricted, one-year Community Action Grants, which will be awarded to advance early education and out-of-school time; youth and young adult pathways; housing stability; and/or economic Inclusion and wealth building. Apply or volunteer to review submissions.?
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QUICK HITS
2022 has been a year of progress for the recovery of our region. In this year-end review, we reflect on our collective accomplishments and look ahead to 2023. > Review With Us
Congratulations to 26 new childcare providers who will help ensure more children are screened for healthy development and connected to resources. > Read Their Story
Results from the Chelsea Eats guaranteed income pilot are so promising that local leaders are launching a second round of this program in January.?> See the Results
The Town of Randolph, Massachusetts has committed over $1.5M in ARPA funding to social services through the Resilient Randolph Fund. > How it Will be Used
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GET INVOLVED
Volunteer: Sign up to review Community Action Grants proposals??
Event: Join the unveiling of Embrace Boston, a memorial commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King
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