Do you have an idea for a project that will benefit your neighborhood, school or community? For the 24th year, United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Community Building Mini-Grants Program is offering grants of up to $2,500 to support all-volunteer groups looking to build a stronger community.  Groups with budgets of $40,000 or less located […]

JANUARY 14, 2018 — As the government shutdown enters its 24th day, the effects are starting to be felt by the 420,000 federal employees working without pay and the 380,000 federal employees who have been furloughed. Last week, thousands of federal employees missed their first paychecks of 2019. Just as significant, during shutdown, janitors, security […]

Each holiday season, the United Way of Greater New Bedford’s office transforms into holiday central, providing local families with not only toys, clothing, and food, but also providing them with hope. As its Thanksgiving effort wraps up, the United Way team is already preparing for Christmas. Each year, United Way’s Family Resource & Development Center […]

Health Law Advocates (HLA) will expand its Mental Health Advocacy Program (MHAP) for Kids to Bristol County in January 2019. This exciting expansion to the South Coast will bring MHAP for Kids to the New Bedford Family Resource & Development Center, operated by United Way of Greater New Bedford. Family Resource Centers in Boston, Lowell […]

United Way of Greater New Bedford welcomes Anne Connolly Nichelson as the Vice President of Community Impact. Ms. Nichelson joins the United Way of Greater New Bedford team with a diverse, cross-sector background. By holding positions in both the non-profit and corporate sectors, she has built a strong skill set in various areas including program […]