United Way of Central Massachusetts

09/02/2026

Day of Action is NEXT WEEK!

On Friday, September 11, volunteers from across Central Massachusetts will come together to serve our community, but this year’s Day of Action carries an even deeper meaning.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

September 11 is recognized as a National Day of Service and Remembrance, transforming a day marked by tragedy into one that also honors the compassion, unity, and service that followed.

For more than a century, United Way has believed in the power of people coming together to care for their neighbors. On September 11, we’ll continue that tradition right here in Central Massachusetts.

We’ll remember by serving.
We’ll honor by helping.
And we’ll show what can happen when a community comes together.

📅 Friday, September 11
2026 Day of Action

There’s still time to join us. Gather your team, sign up to volunteer, and help us make an impact across Central Massachusetts.

09/01/2026

Every leader has a story. 💜

Join us for our next Tuesdays with WI DEI Speaker Series featuring Seema Dixit, Commissioner of Health and Human Services for the City of Worcester!

With more than 25 years of experience in public health, Commissioner Dixit has built a career centered around strengthening communities, advancing public health, and bringing people and partners together. Before joining the City of Worcester earlier this year, she served in several leadership roles with the Rhode Island Department of Health, most recently as Deputy Director.

On September 22, we’ll go beyond the title to hear more about the woman behind the work: her personal and professional journey, the experiences that have shaped her leadership, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

September 22 | 5–7 PM
📍 Birchtree Bread Company

Come for great food, connection, and an inspiring conversation with one of Worcester’s newest women leaders. We hope you’ll join us! Register Today: tinyurl.com/26SEPTDEI

08/31/2026

Across Central Massachusetts, young people are spending their summer learning, exploring, leading, creating, and discovering strengths they may not have known they had.

At Nativity School students challenged themselves through adventure, service, and leadership. One seventh grader arrived nervous about his first overnight trip and left having built confidence, friendships, and leadership skills. Eighth graders also took on a new role through the Youth Philanthropy Initiative, learning about giving back and making thoughtful decisions about how to support their community.

Through ASOST (After School & Out-of-School Time) funding from Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education programs across North, South, and Central Massachusetts are creating similarly powerful opportunities for young people.

At Southbridge Middle High School, students took the stage for the UA Summer Performing Arts Academy showcase. A DESE representative who attended shared how inspiring it was to see so many young people deeply engaged in music, dance, and performance—and the connections they had built with one another and their staff.

At the EcoTarium UWCM committee volunteer Sean Harris visited the ASOST-funded Discovery program to see young people learning through hands-on exploration and discovery.

YouthConnect Summer Nights once again provided Worcester youth ages 11–16 with seven weeks of free evening programming designed to keep young people active, connected, and engaged.

These experiences create spaces where young people can build confidence, find their voice, develop leadership skills, and connect with their community.

United is the way to enriching youth opportunities!

08/28/2026

25 YEARS LATER, WE REMEMBER THROUGH SERVICE. 🇺🇸

In 2 weeks, On Friday, September 11, volunteers across Central Massachusetts will come together for UWCM’s Day of Action, a National Day of Service and Remembrance marking the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

In partnership with the national 9/11 Day movement, we’re turning remembrance into action by giving our time, talents and energy to strengthen our community.

From beautification and landscaping to painting, organizing, classroom preparation and supporting our veterans and military community, there’s a way for everyone to make an impact.

There’s still time to volunteer. Join us and be part of a day that reminds us that when we come together, we can make a difference.

📅 Friday, September 11
🕘 Service projects: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Across Central Massachusetts

Register today and serve with us. Volunteer → https://volunteer.unitedwaycm.org/

08/26/2026

There’s still time to gather your team and join us for the 2026 Day of Action! 💙

We still have volunteer projects looking for teams on Friday, September 11, and your workplace, school, organization, friends, or family can help us make an impact across Central Massachusetts.

👉 Swipe to see some of the projects that still need volunteers.

Whether you bring a full team or gather a few people who are ready to serve, we’d love to have you be part of the day.

Friday, September 11, 2026
Volunteer projects: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Volunteer Appreciation Lunch at Polar Park to follow

There’s still time. Gather your team. Choose your project. Make a difference.

Register today through the link in our bio!

08/26/2026

Ché has been a huge part of our United Way for so long. He’s currently our Vice Chair Elect, interim Clerk and an integral member of The Mass Half committee. We are proud to work along side him to ensure our community has the resources they need to thrive!

Congratulations Ché!!!

Anderson sits at the intersection of education, health care, community engagement, and the arts.

08/25/2026

We miss these smiles! 💜👜

It’s been a few months since Power of the Purse, but we’re still thinking about the energy, connection, and fun that filled the room. There’s nothing better than bringing our community together around a shared commitment to creating opportunities for girls across Central Massachusetts.

Already looking forward to the next time we can all be together! ✨

08/20/2026

Giving back? Kinda chic.

Whether you're volunteering, mentoring, running for a cause, investing in the next generation, or simply showing up for your community, there are so many ways to make an impact.

At United Way of Central Massachusetts, we happen to think caring about your community will always be in style.

What’s your kind of chic? 💙

08/20/2026

Providing youth opportunities is at the very core of who we are - happy to support ACE!