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We began these blogs because we wanted to start a conversation. The posts on this blog are the personal perspectives of individual staff, volunteers and guest bloggers, they do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization. We encourage response and conversation. We just ask you to keep it respectful. We'd love to hear it. It's a conversation, after all, we hope you'll add to it. Want to be a guest blogger? Email us

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Guest Blogger
Wed, 12/21/2011

A Story of Appreciation

Raising A Reader MA
A father reads with his son.

"What more could a school ask for? Children are being motivated to read and parents are excited about reading with their child at home."  read more »

Guest Blogger
Tue, 12/13/2011

United Way: Building a Better Boston

Help our community evolve
Marc Margulies of MPA

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 »

Guest Blogger
Wed, 12/07/2011

Guest Blogger Rodnee: Coming Together for a Better Understanding

Sharing my story a room at time

The final entry in a 3 part series of blogs about the child sex trade industry. Rodnee discusses how sharing her story of survival can make a difference in understanding sexual exploitation. Learn more at United Way's Women’s Initiative Education Series: Saving Our Girls - Demystifying the Secret World of Sexual Exploitation, Wednesday, December 7.  read more »

Guest Blogger
Tue, 12/06/2011

Guest Blogger Mia Alvarado: Roxbury Youthworks Nears a Decade of Battling Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Building relationships to help youth leave “the life”

Part 2 in a 3 part series of blogs about the child sex trade industry. Mia Alvarado, Executive Director of Roxbury Youthworks, Inc., discusses the nearly 10 years of service her organization has provided to youth living "the life." Mia will be speaking at United Way's Women’s Initiative Education Series: Saving Our Girls - Demystifying the Secret World of Sexual Exploitation, Wednesday, December 7.  read more »

Guest Blogger
Mon, 12/05/2011

Guest Blogger Rebecca Kantar: Localizing the Global Sex Trade

The commercial sexual exploitation of children hits home

Part 1 in a 3 part series of blogs about the child sex trade industry. Rebecca Kantar, CEO of Minga, takes us through her teenage journey to shine a spotlight on sexual exploitation. Rebecca will be speaking at United Way's Women’s Initiative Education Series: Saving Our Girls - Demystifying the Secret World of Sexual Exploitation, Wednesday, December 7.  read more »

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