Prioritizing Economic Mobility for All Residents
Organization tackling financial instability head-on with increased programming and grantmaking for low-income families.
Organization tackling financial instability head-on with increased programming and grantmaking for low-income families.
Volunteer SouthCoast for Companies
Volunteerism is more important than ever for companies trying to reach their corporate social responsibility goals. Through Volunteer SouthCoast, we can create a user group specific to your company to track your impact. We can also create a custom page for your team to easily find volunteer opportunities in the areas you care most about. We can provide reports on activity and impact on a monthly or annual basis.
What is Power of the Purse?
On Saturday, April 12th volunteers will gather to package 1,000 Kid-friendly meal packs for kids to have over spring vacation week. Meal packs will be distributed through by United Way's Hunger Commission to school districts throughout Greater New Bedford.
Each meal pack will include: Cereal, fruit & applesauce cups, granola bars, peanut butter, jelly, mac & cheese, and other kid-friendly snacks like dried fruit, pretzels, and trail mix. Please no glass or family/value size containers.
Bright by Text is a free text messaging service for anyone who cares for or loves a child - prenatal to age eight. This national program, powered locally by Women United, delivers expert tips, activities, events, and resources directly to the subscriber’s phone in their choice of English or Spanish.
Baby Bundles, a Community Baby Shower
Supporting moms since 2019, Baby Bundles provides carefully packaged bundles for new and expecting mothers who need additional support with resources and information.
The Hunger Commission provides food and logistical support free of charge to programs that support families and individuals in need. Program partners include established pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, and Council on Aging centers.
United Way of Greater New Bedford plays a leading role in distributing funds from the federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), which was created by Congress in 1983 to help meet the needs of hungry and homeless people throughout the United States.