For Immediate Release   February 14, 2012 In today’s difficult economy, youth throughout the region are missing out on enrichment activities that once made summers memorable. United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Summer Fund is working to change all that. Through Camperships, Youth Employment, and Cultural Enrichment opportunities; Summer Fund is gearing up to [...] Read more »

For Immediate Release January 31, 2012 For more information contact: Claudia Kirk, Mini-Grants Program Director United Way of Greater New Bedford 508-994-9625, ext. 13   2012 United Way Mini-Grants Available for All Volunteer Groups  Orientation Workshops Set   In a time of limited economic resources and an increasing public desire for change, United Way of [...] Read more »

Children across the city have something to be thankful for this holiday season thanks to Capt. Rick Shea and the New Bedford Firefighters who distributed an estimated 2,000 toys to families in need with the help of United Way of Greater New Bedford In all, nearly 1,500 toys were donated to help children throughout the [...] Read more »

On the heels of United Way of Greater New Bedford’s second annual LIVE UNITED Week, the organization is continuing to spread the LIVE UNITED message — a concept that calls on everyone to become involved in their community through giving, advocating or volunteering — with the help of several local volunteers. Each fall, United Way [...] Read more »

United Way of Greater New Bedford is pleased to announce the distribution of $963,605 to support community initiatives, programs at local non-profit agencies and all-volunteer groups for the 2011 – 2012 fiscal year. The total funding includes awards made to over 60 programs at health and human service agencies through United Way’s Community Fund, as [...] Read more »

United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Community Building Mini-Grants Program recently awarded $39,300 in grants to 36 local all-volunteer based groups for a wide array of projects that make life better and build our local community.  The grants provide groups with the opportunity to pursue initiatives that improve the quality of life and address locally [...] Read more »

United Way has once again stepped up to provide hundreds of young people with summer opportunities, allocating a total of $107,037 in funding – the most ever in its 19 year history – to thirty local programs to provide employment, camp and cultural enrichment activities. “The fact that we raised and distributed the most funding [...] Read more »

United Way of Greater New Bedford held its Annual Awards Dinner on Tuesday, April 12th at White’s of Westport, recognizing the individuals and businesses who have supported the organization over the past year. “This event is our opportunity to honor the many companies and individuals that have supported United Way throughout the year, allowing us [...] Read more »