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Michael Durkin
Michael Durkin
Wed, 07/20/2011

Remembering Myra Kraft

A legacy of philanthropy

A message regarding the passing of Myra Kraft, a philanthropic leader and chair of United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley's board of directors.  read more »

Michael Durkin
Michael Durkin
Mon, 07/11/2011

Predatory Lenders Lure Poor Into Risky Decisions

A Boston Sunday Globe Letter to the Editor

Low-income families are lured by predatory lending practices to tread murky financial waters for much of their lifetime. As a community it is possible to weed out this misinformation and help low-income families become financially stable.  read more »

Michael Durkin
Michael Durkin
Mon, 02/14/2011

Thank You

For LIVING UNITED during 2010

I'd like to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who supported United Way's work this year by donating, advocating or volunteering. It has been a trying year for many in our region, but the community also responded in extraordinary ways.  read more »

Michael Durkin
Michael Durkin
Tue, 01/27/2009

Living United in the Commonwealth

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A winter, Friday night in any town is always a good setting for high school basketball.  Last Friday in Lexington was no exception.  My family and I had the opportunity to attend the big game between the home team Cotting School Falcons and the team from EMARC (an organization to support children and adults with developmental disabilities).  read more »

Michael Durkin
Michael Durkin
Tue, 12/09/2008

A Message from United Way President Michael Durkin

Yesterday, we had to undertake the difficult task of laying off nine of our colleagues here at United Way. Each of these were people committed to United Way and to our community. I am thankful that we were able to provide them with out placement support and other benefits intended to help ease the burden this reality brings

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