The Basket Ladies of Bethany Congregational Church in Foxboro will be among four regional organizations to be honored for their contributions to the community by New Hope at a June
FITCHBURG United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) recently distributed $799,146 in grants to 40 agencies throughout the community. Funds were disbursed through two grant programs that seek to address the region’s greatest challenges and provide after and out-of-school time opportunities for local children and youth.
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As Massachusetts lawmakers work to finalize tax-relief measures, advocates for low-income families are calling for an expansion of tax credits proven to reduce poverty. Advocates want to increase the Earned Income Tax Credit state match rate from 30% to 50%, expand the credit to working immigrants and pass an inclusive Child and Family Tax Credit. Charlotte Bruce, senior research and policy analyst for Children s HealthWatch, said the tax credits will ultimately benefit the entire state. .