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 The day in 2001 that Pathways Shelter moved into its current facilities in Framingham, its director, Marita Boyd was giving tours to local dignitaries and representatives of the state government. "But our real job in the future," Marita reminded the visitors, "is to eventually close this and all shelters, to have permanent housing for these families, not just one room."
Sadly, Pathways Shelter and all the other family shelters across the state are doing a booming business, as the number of homeless families continues to rise in the face of ever increasing economic uncertainty. Over three thousand families were served by shelters in Massachusetts last year. In a recent conversation with Marita Boyd, the director of Pathways Shelter for some 15 years now, she updated us on who she sees at the shelter.
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Three Teams Join Our United Way Youth Venture Program
Congratulations to the three new United Way of Tri-County Youth Venture teams Milford Youth Challenge Crue, Play for a Day, and Apply for Assistance. These teams join the other Venture teams involved to bring our total of teams to nine since we began our partnership with Youth Venture in 2008.
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| United Way Distribution Services Opens A New Location |
We are delighted to announce that United Way Distribution Services has expanded to open a new warehouse at 111 Milk Street in Westborough, MA.
As always, you can continue to find great products & prices at our Haverhill warehouse. It will be our pleasure to serve you at our new location with the same quality and service you have come to expect of us. We hope to see you soon!
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 | ECM Campaign Tip:
NOW is a great time to be talking to your United Way contact! Before the rush of campaign season hits - call your Account Manager and schedule a session. Use the opportunity to think in more creative circumstances - and to find out what's new at United Way. |
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