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Paola Ferrer

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Paola Ferrer
Tue, 07/27/2010

Summer Bounty

Affordable and Accessible Fresh Produce in Boston

Our local farmers bring the best of their harvest to convenient locations around the city making it easy for city dwellers to get nutritious, locally-grown food. Unfortunately, many of our neighbors can not afford to visit farmers' markets for their purchases. This summer, however, a partnership between The Food Project and the City of Boston is making fresh produce available (and affordable!) to individuals and families receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.  read more »

Paola Ferrer
Fri, 05/07/2010

Taking a Stand Against Racism

United Way teams up with YWCA Boston to promote equality and social justice
Live United Against Racism

On April 30th, our United Way joined over 2,000 organizations nationally to take a Stand Against Racism. Stand Against Racism is a movement initiated by the YWCA in 2008 to raise awareness that racism still exists in our communities and that it cannot be ignored or tolerated. Its objective is to bring organizations together, who believe like we do, that united we can eliminate racism  read more »

Paola Ferrer
Thu, 04/08/2010

A New Measure of Poverty

overhauling how the poor are counted

The current measure of poverty in our country was developed in the 1960's, and it has been besieged with criticism. A "new" proposal is looking to revamp this measure and change how we do business.  read more »