United Way of Greater New Bedford is announcing requests for proposals for two of its funding streams, Community Impact and Summer Fund. The Community Impact RFP invites nonprofit organizations and public entities to apply for $10,000 – $25,000 for operational support to continue, maintain, or expand already existing high quality programs and services. Programs and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Each year, millions of people around the world donate their precious time to non-profit organizations like United Way of Greater New Bedford. It’s often said that, “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” This stands true for all of the volunteers we interact with throughout the year. Whether they volunteer […]

United Way of Greater New Bedford recently hosted the Live United Celebration to honor community members, organizations, and businesses that have supported its work in the areas of health, education, and financial stability. “For 65 years, United Way of Greater New Bedford has been a pillar in the community with its work,” said Michelle N. […]