United Way has enlisted a dedicated team of professionals to lead the way to raise money and awareness for their work. Serving as this year’s Campaign Chair is BankFive President & CEO, William “Bill” Eccles, Jr., who has been a strong leader on the SouthCoast for many years. “I have been a proud supporter and […]

NEW BEDFORD, MA – Fun 107 and 1420 WBSM are teaming up with United Way of Greater New Bedford for the 27th year to collect non-perishable and canned goods for the holidays. Hunger Heroes Food Drop will be held at Buttonwood Park on Saturday, November 16th from 10 am – 2 pm, to benefit the […]

In 2019, United Way of Greater New Bedford saved community members over $495,000 on prescription medications – a staggering 70% increase from 2018 – by promoting the use of FamilyWize Prescription Discount Cards. FamilyWize cards are easily obtained and can save you an average of 43% on prescription drugs and 5% on pet medication – […]

NEW BEDFORD — The city made national news earlier this month when the FBI raided houses in the near North End as part of “Operation Throne Down,” a multi-state operation targeting members of the Latin Kings gang. Twenty-two of the over 60 members of the Latin Kings identified and charged in the operation were part […]