Advocate.

Day of Action

June 22, 2008

LIVE UNITED began as a simple T-shirt—something individuals could wear to show they are part of a collective of people working to advance the common good. Since then, it has become the beginnings of a much larger movement, a mentality that we are all people, connected, interdependent, united. and that when we reach out a hand to one, we have the power to influence the condition of all. read more »

How Board Chair Bob Mahoney Lives United

Bob Mahoney

Executive Vice Chairman of Citizens Financial Group
Chairman of the Board, United Way
Advocate.

I LIVE UNITED by encouraging my family, friends and colleagues to get involved in the community. read more »

How Sharon Brewster Lives United

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Sharon

Graphic Designer | United Way Employee | Mother | ADVOCATE

I LIVE UNITED by spreading the word about services and programs that are out there to help children and families. Many times people who may need assistance either don't realize it or don't know where to look for the right type of help. I try to use what I've picked up at United Way and in my experience as a mother to help people find out about ways to get help. read more »

Massachusetts After-School Research Study (MARS)

Quotes from The Professionals In the Field

"This study provides valuable information on the importance of how to use time outside of schools effectively to augment learning for children and provide them with much needed support beyond academic. I particularly value the finding that the characteristics of the most effective programs are those that are relaxed and flexible. Too often we run programs as if we are all on treadmills when slowing the pace down increases the opportunities for more lasting learning."

David Driscoll, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Education
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Stand up for what you believe in.

What does it mean to advocate? It’s a power that we all have. It’s standing up for others and what you believe in your heart. It can be championing a cause. Or, simply not being silent. Living united means finding your voice and joining it with others. Change is possible. United, we will be heard.

SpeakUnited read more »