Affordable Housing

2,744 individuals served by agencies operating under a Housing First philosophy

Meghan Keaney — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:02:33 -0500

Because of United Way investments, 2,744 individuals were served by agencies operating under a Housing First philosophy between July 1 and December 31, 2007.

2007 Annual Report

Meghan Keaney — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:26:55 -0500

United Way's annual report and financial statements for 2007

4,386 housing units produced, preserved or in property management.

Meghan Keaney — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:00:18 -0500

Because of United Way investments, more than 4,386 housing units were produced, preserved or in property management between July 1 and December 31, 2007.

Day of Action

Meghan Keaney — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:46:07 -0500

LIVE UNITED began as a simple T-shirt—something individuals could wear to show they are part of a collective of people working to advance the common good. Since then, it has become the beginnings of a much larger movement, a mentality that we are all people, connected, interdependent, united. and that when we reach out a hand to one, we have the power to influence the condition of all. read more »

Earned Income Tax Credit

Meghan Keaney — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:14:07 -0500

The Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is one of the largest anti-poverty tools working in the United States. This refundable tax credit can help low-income, working individuals and families pay off debt, build savings and get ahead. However, the IRS estimates that 20 to 25 percent of Americans who qualify for the credit do not claim it. Often taxpayers are unaware of EITC or are concerned about the costs associated with seeking help filing for it.

Foreclosure Prevention

Meghan Keaney — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:00:20 -0500

Whether you are a homeowner, a renter, a landlord or a company, the growing foreclosure rates are affecting us all. To protect children and families from experiencing the trauma of foreclosures, United Way is working to provide counseling and education for those who are at risk for foreclosure, refinancing for those going through the foreclosure process, and supports to advance our community's response to the foreclosure crisis. read more »

Home Ownership Preservation Partnership

Foreclosure Prevention Agencies

Meghan Keaney — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:23:11 -0500

Viet Aid: to provide foreclosure prevention services in the greater Boston region.

QCAP: to work with Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore in providing services to the Quincy, Weymouth, Braintree, Randolph, Dedham, Rockland, Holbrook, Rockland, Milton and Hull areas.

Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development: to serve the City of Lynn and neighboring North Shore communities. read more »

George Caponigro

Meghan Keaney — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:25:16 -0500

"If you lost the most precious thing you have, how much more precious is it if you find it again?"

Today, George Caponigro lives for precious moments and the family that he thought he'd lost forever. In his cozy apartment, filled with photos of his grandchildren and the many recognitions he has received for his work as a homeless advocate, George
is a long way from the bench on Boston Common that he once called home. read more »

Housing

uwadmin — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:52:02 -0500

Housing First

Meghan Keaney — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:10:45 -0500

It is estimated that more than 20,000 children in Massachusetts will experience homelessness this year. While shelter systems provide critical emergency support for families, the negative impact of episodic homelessness on children is profound. Side effects include increased depression among parents and children, an increase in poor academic performance, and an increased chance a family will be separated. read more »