Making an Impact


United Way of Greater New Bedford mobilizes people, partnerships, and resources to catalyze change that strengthens the communities we serve.

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

Financial Security

Creating a stronger financial future for every…

Community Resiliency

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today and advancing a better…

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Making an Impact


United Way of Greater New Bedford mobilizes people, partnerships, and resources to catalyze change that strengthens the communities we serve.

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

Financial Security

Creating a stronger financial future for every…

Community Resiliency

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today and advancing a better…

Latest News and Updates


United Way of Greater New Bedford and United Way of Greater Plymouth County announced today they plan to merge and create a new United Way serving 31…
At United Way of Greater New Bedford, we believe lasting change happens when our community comes together to address the challenges facing our…
For years, United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Day of Caring has brought local businesses, volunteers, and nonprofits together for a day of hands-on…

Latest News and updates

United Way of Greater New Bedford and United Way of Greater Plymouth County announced today they plan to merge and create a new United Way serving 31…
At United Way of Greater New Bedford, we believe lasting change happens when our community comes together to address the challenges facing our…
For years, United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Day of Caring has brought local businesses, volunteers, and nonprofits together for a day of hands-on…
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How We've Helped

$441,000

awarded to local programs and initiatives to provide services to…

304,792

pounds of food delivered throughout the SouthCoast in 2025.

4,500

hours volunteered with United Way in 2025.
21Nov

On Saturday, November 21st volunteers will gather to package 1,000 Thanksgiving meals for families in our community. Meals will be delivered to local food pantries and programs through our Hunger Commission and distributed to families they serve. 

You must pre-register to volunteer. Registration opens in October.

Learn more…

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