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Michael K. Durkin
Michael K. Durkin
Thu, 03/15/2012

Galvanizing the "City of the Damned"

A letter to the editor of Boston Magazine

I submitted this letter to the editor of Boston Magazine today regarding the magazine's article: City of the Damned. By juxtaposing the purely negative aspects of Lawrence against the idyllic backdrops of the tonier towns in the region, Boston Magazine’s editor assured that this cover story would receive the focused attention of their readership.  read more »

Michael K. Durkin
Michael K. Durkin
Fri, 02/24/2012

A Boston Globe Letter to the Editor: Groups Push for Summer Jobs for Teens

The wrap-around approach to helping teens

I submitted this letter to the editor of the Boston Globe today regarding the newspaper's article: Groups Push for Summer Jobs for Teens. In addition to unemployment, today's teens face an array of hurdles that prevent success later in life. Among these obstacles is the ability to drop out of school. Consider that preventing just 1,000 youths from dropping out each year will add $15 million in earnings to our state's economy.  read more »

Michael K. Durkin
Michael K. Durkin
Mon, 12/12/2011

Concrete Beds and Cardboard Pillows

Creating a financial foundation for Boston’s transient residents

Homelessness is an equal opportunity issue. It does not discriminate. It’s not racist or sexist and it will take individuals or entire families. People of every age live on our streets, in our alleyways, over our heating vents and in the nooks and doorways of our cities and towns.  read more »

Michael K. Durkin
Michael K. Durkin
Sat, 11/19/2011

Thankful This Thanksgiving

Bringing hope to those in need
United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley president and CEO Michael K. Durkin at today's Thanksgiving Project

Thanksgiving comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes but two constants during the holiday season are hope and need. I had the good fortune this morning to volunteer alongside more than 50 volunteers at Catholic Charities' in Dorchester and provide a piece of hope amongst those in need.  read more »

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