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Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.

United Way of Greater New Bedford supports families in building a healthy environment by honing their skills to withstand and rebound from inevitable life challenges.

United Way of Greater New Bedford is committed to creating a stronger financial future for every generation. 

United Way of Greater New Bedford advances pathways to financial stability and improved quality of life by empowering people to make informed financial decisions.

Helping young people realize their full potential.

United Way of Greater New Bedford promotes enriching learning opportunities that help young people realize their full potential.

• Early education and childcare
• In- school, after- school & summer learning
• Literacy development

UWGNB Youth Opportunity Initiatives

Improving health and wellbeing for all.

United Way of Greater New Bedford increases access to basic needs and strengthens physical, mental, and social wellbeing to support safe and healthy communities.

• Nutrition & food security
• Mental health
• Maternal & child health
• Substance misuse

UWGNB Healthy Community Initiatives

Join a Financial Futures Cohort

Ready to increase your economic self-sufficiency and focus on your financial goals?

Financial Futures, a 12-week comprehensive program for women teaches core money-management skills through an interactive and hands-on curriculum. Participants are paired with a 1:1 volunteer coach offering individualized support and encouragement to address your unique goals and challenges.

A Growing, Global Force of 70,000+ Women Across the Country & Around the World. 

Women United is a network of individuals leveraging their collective power to elevate and strengthen women through education, action, and philanthropy. 

Overview

The Financial Wellness at Work Program embeds trained United Way coordinators in the workplace to meet individually with employees to provide confidential coaching, year-long workshops, and access to resources to enable employees to make informed money decisions and take better control of their finances.

In collaboration with area businesses, the program offers:

Investing in Women

Women United is committed to women's economic mobility, a key focus area of United Way of Greater New Bedford's impact agenda. Financial Futures, a comprehensive financial literacy program for women, provides 1:1 coaching, a women-centric curriculum, and a supportive group approach to learning and personal growth.