Events

ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER & 55th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – United Way of Greater New Bedford turns 55 this year, and we're celebrating with our annual Awards Dinner, honoring the businesses and individuals who assisted in the 2007 fundraising campaign. 

The event will take place on Thursday, April 10th at White's of Westport beginning at 5:30 pm.  Guests will enjoy entertainment during the program provided by the Showstoppers, a local singing troupe. 

Contact the United Way office at 508-994-9625 for more information. 
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14th ANNUAL CLAMBAKE WITH LOBSTER FUNDRAISER – The Annual Clambake with Lobster is United Way of Greater New Bedford’s premiere fundraiser, garnering an attendance of more than 800 people each year.  This year, the waterfront event is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 13th on Pier 3 in historic downtown New Bedford.  Guests will dine on a traditional New England clambake while enjoying live music, dancing and an incredible silent auction throughout the evening.

In 2007, the Clambake, which was generously sponsored by Sea Land Energy, raised over $27,000 - the most ever - for United Way's programs and partner agencies.

Mark your calendar for this year's Clambake with Lobster on June 13, 2008!  Call the United Way office at 508-994-9625 for more information.

DAY OF CARING – The United Way of Greater New Bedford partners with local companies for the Day of Caring, an annual event that takes place in September and allows area non-profits to receive assistance with projects that they normally would not have the resources to complete. Projects range from painting to landscaping to working in a soup kitchen - and much more! 

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY!  If your company or agency is interested in participating in the Day of Caring, please contact Caroline Cuccia @ 508-994-9625, ext. 15 or via e-mail here.

YOUTH DAY OF CARING – Each May, the United Way of Greater New Bedford pairs non-profit agencies with students from local highschools to provide them with much needed assistance on various projects. In addition to benefiting the organizations that participate, this event encourages students to play an active role in their community.

This year's Youth Day of Caring is slated for Thursday, May 1, 2008.

If your school or agency is interested in participating in the Youth Day of Caring, please contact Caroline Cuccia @ 508-994-9625, ext. 15 or via e-mail here.