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Investing in Our Community: United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Community Impact Grants

At United Way of Greater New Bedford (UWGNB), we believe that strong communities are built through collaboration, innovation, and direct investment in programs that make a tangible difference. Our Community Impact Grants are designed to channel local dollars into initiatives that address the most pressing issues in our region, ensuring that funding reaches the organizations that need it most.

What Are Community Impact Grants?

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For Companies

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. 

2025 E-Swag Coupons

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Thank you for attending Power of the Purse!  We hope you enjoy these incredible discounts from our 2025 E-Swag Partners! Be sure to tell them how much you appreciate their support of Power of the Purse and Women United.

Women United Initiatives

Since launching in 2018, Women United has collaborated with our Women United leaders, community organizations, business owners, and volunteers to support women and children in Greater New Bedford. Through unique initiatives like Wash & Read, Lantern, and Baby Bundles, we connect directly to families. Women United expanded its work to include Financial Wellness for Women. By investing in financial education, we are increasing financial stability and economic self-sufficiency through increased knowledge, skills and confidence around money management.
 

Women United Leaders

Women United leaders are United Way donors with a passion for supporting women!

Women United is a global initiative of United Way Worldwide operating in over 165 communities across the US and around the globe on issues affecting women, children, and families. United Way of Greater New Bedford founded our local Women United in 2018.

Women United Leaders

Power of the Purse

Thank You for Making Power of the Purse 2026 a Huge Success!

Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated, volunteered, and supported this year’s Power of the Purse. Because of your generosity and enthusiasm, the event was an incredible success!

Your support helps Women United continue investing in programs and initiatives that uplift women, children, and families throughout our community.

Hunger Heroes

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. 

How to Get Involved

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