Guest Blogger

Bikes Not Bombs began a mobile bike shop called Chain Reaction which goes to low income communities to sell bike parts at discounted prices and also put on “how-to” workshops that demonstrate the ins and outs of bike maintenance. Learn more abou this United Way Youth Venture funded program from its organizer.  read more »

Hammered.org's founder discusses how he received a grant from United Way partner Youth Venture and launched his program. Hammered.org showcases fun local stuff to do without booze. Hammered.org currently serves the Boston area and will soon be expanding to other cities.  read more »

8,000 students drop out of school each year in the Commonwealth. With the knowledge based economy, their prospects on the labor market are poor at best. But, are we ready to do what it takes to hold on to these students and help them persist through graduation?  read more »

Today, when President Obama called on Americans to be "All-In" to support pathways to education and jobs for disconnected youth, he could well have had Philadelphia's young "pushouts" in mind. Such youngsters are the target of efforts by the White House Council for Community Solutions to connect at-risk youth to education, jobs and mentors.  read more »

MPA has been a proud supporter of United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley for many years. Why? Because we believe in helping our community evolve into a stronger, safer, happier, more fulfilling place for everyone.  read more »