pounds of food were distributed at our Chicopee and Springfield Cupboard in the 2023 fiscal year.
calls were taken by our Springfield satellite office of the Call2Talk emotional support & suicide prevention hotline during 2022.
backpacks full of school supplies were distributed to students in need through our Stuff the Bus program.
We’re beyond grateful to be awarded ARPA funding through the non-profit assistance program, and cannot thank City of Springfield, MA - Development Services Division and Mayor Sarno for their efforts to help United Way of Pioneer Valley service the community.
Without donations and funding like this, we would not be able to run our wellness programs such as our pantries, Call2Talk, Thrive and many others.
We’re so thrilled to have this honor, and look forward to putting it to good use — back into the community.
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Springfield, MA United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) is proud to announce the kick-off of “Warming Hearts,” a program designed to help veterans and surviving spouses with fuel assistance.
During these trying times of skyrocketing fuel costs, UWPV wants to provide for the men and women who served our country, who may just need a little help to get through the winter,” remarks Jason Newmark, chair of the UWPV board. “We are seeking support from the community to fund this program with a…