United Way of Central Massachusetts

11/01/2026

We’re proud to support nutritious food accessibility!

11/01/2026

UNITED WE GIVE!

The 2026 United Way of Central Massachusetts Holiday Wish List is officially LIVE!

This holiday season, local nonprofits across Central Massachusetts have shared their holiday wishes and seasonal needs, and YOU can help make a difference!

From donating gifts and essential items to volunteering your time, there are so many ways to spread joy and support our neighbors.

🎄 Swipe to see the nonprofits participating in this year's Holiday Wish List!

Ready to give back? Visit volunteer.unitedwaycm.org, explore available opportunities, and click "I'm Interested" to connect directly with a nonprofit.

✨ Give Joy. Meet a Need. Support Local.

10/30/2026

🏃‍♀️ LAST CALL FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING!🏃‍♂️

The clock is ticking!
⏰ Early bird registration for The Mass Half, powered by M&T Bank, ends TOMORROW, October 31st!

Don’t miss your chance to save on registration and secure your spot at Worcester’s newest half marathon!

Whether you’re chasing a new personal record, tackling your first 13.1 miles, or running for something bigger than yourself, we can’t wait to see you at the starting line on April 4, 2027!

💙 Run for a cause. Rally for community. Give meaning to miles.

🏅 Register before prices increase!

The Mass Half is on Sunday April 4, 2027.

10/30/2026

Campaign season is in full swing and we’re enormously grateful for the community partners who help us raise awareness and the employees who choose to give back.

Our team had a fabulous time at the Saint-Gobain Community Rally, hosted in partnership with the United Way of Central Massachusetts!💙 We love sharing our mission with new friends and supporters, plus, watching the championship food-eating contest is always a fun time.🌭

10/28/2026

As temperatures drop, heating costs rise, but help is available for seniors + families.

There are a few options for people who need utility assistance in Massachusetts:

🏠 Up to $680 in one-time assistance for eligible middle-income households that heat with oil. Applications open December 2026.

💡 $600–$1,450 in heating assistance for eligible households through HEAP.

In addition, through the Seniors Energy Affordability Initiative United Way of Central Massachusetts, in partnership with and the National Grid Foundation, is helping connect low-income older adults with energy assistance and community resources.

🔗 Learn more or apply at Mass.gov/HeatingHelp.

10/27/2026

Still celebrating an incredible evening! 💜✨

Last Tuesday, we came together for our 24th Annual Stepping Up for Girls, celebrating the power of women, philanthropy, and community in creating brighter futures for girls across Central Massachusetts.

From celebrating 20 years of Dollar Scholar and honoring inspiring community leaders to hearing powerful stories of impact, the evening was a reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together for girls.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, community partners, and everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so special!

📸 Here’s a look back at some of our favorite moments. Thank you for continuing to step up for girls!

10/23/2026

Visiting YouthConnect partners with so many community partners, board members and elected officials made for an impactful afternoon yesterday!

And how appropriate that it coincided with the national celebration of

We had a wonderful time serving as one of the YouthConnect host sites for our donors and friends visit. Thank you to our YouthConnect partners, the United Way of Central Massachusetts, for arranging the tour and Friendly House, MA and Worcester Youth Center for serving as cohost sites. We greatly appreciate our guests from Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s Worcester Office, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Worcester Office, Senator Robyn Kennedy’s Office, the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Unibank, and others for participating in the tour. We hope you found the visit valuable and saw the impact a collaboration like YouthConnect has not only on the youth we serve, but the entire community. 

10/23/2026

🏃‍♀️ MEET OUR OFFICIAL CHARITY BIB PARTNERS! 🏃‍♂️

The Mass Half is about more than crossing the finish line. It's about bringing our community together and making every mile count!

We're excited to introduce our official Charity Bib Partners for the inaugural race on April 4, 2027!

Through our Charity Bib Program, runners have the opportunity to turn their 13.1 miles into meaningful impact by fundraising for organizations doing incredible work in our communities.

Interested in running for a cause close to your heart? Swipe through to meet our charity partners and learn more about the organizations you can support!

Each charity partner manages its own runner application and selection process. If you're interested in representing a specific organization, we encourage you to visit their social media pages for details on how to apply and get involved.

Whether you're running for a personal connection, a cause you believe in, or simply to give back, there's an opportunity to make your miles matter.

13.1 miles. Countless ways to make a difference.

10/23/2026

Community partners is what makes the work possible. Thank you Quinsigamond Community College