We bring people together to create lasting change in our region.
United Way brings people together to create lasting change in our region by connecting volunteers, strengthening financial stability, improving basic needs access, supporting youth leadership, and bringing community leaders together to work on solutions that help Western Massachusetts thrive.
We coordinate support systems built on dignity, access, and reliability.
We work with community partners to coordinate a system that ensures people across Western Massachusetts can access basic needs services consistently and with dignity.
We connect people to meaningful volunteer opportunities across Western Mass.
VolunteerConnect helps people who want to make a difference find meaningful ways to give their time and talents. It connects individuals, businesses, and groups with nonprofits and organizations that need volunteers.
We provide free financial coaching that helps people achieve long-term stability
Thrive Financial Wellness provides free one-on-one financial coaching that helps individuals and families build stability. Through budgeting support, financial planning, and trusted guidance, people gain the tools they need to move toward long-term financial security.
We connect and nurture civic and nonprofit leaders across our region.
Community Leadership Connect brings together nonprofit leaders, civic leaders, and professionals from across Western Massachusetts to collaborate, learn from one another, and strengthen the impact of their work in the community.
We create pathways for young people to grow into engaged community leaders.
Through youth programs and leadership opportunities, United Way helps young people build confidence, skills, and connections so they can become active leaders in their communities.