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History
For over 50 years, the United Way of North Central Massachusetts (previously known as the Fitchburg United Fund, Leominster United Fund, and United Way of Greater Gardner) has been part of North Central Massachusetts. As the region has grown and changed, so have we, constantly adapting to meet community needs.
Over the years and decades, we have been, and remain, a close partner to local communities, developing innovative programs that help individuals and families improve their lives.
United Way of North Central Massachusetts, Inc. is an independent, non-profit corporation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that is governed by local volunteers that was created in 1979 through the merger of the Fitchburg and Leominster United Funds.
In 1998, we were approached by the volunteers of the United Way of Greater Gardner investigating the benefits of a merger. After a careful and thorough study, both organizations concluded that a merger was in the best interest of both communities; and in June of 1998, the merger was finalized.
We now serve a 19-town region through the funding of more than 60 programs. Approximately one third of the population is touched by a United Way supported service in our community.
As we look out over the next several years, your United Way is redoubling its efforts on achieving sustained change in community conditions by:
- Bringing communities together to focus on priorities
- Tackling root causes of community problems
- Inspiring action and encouraging community involvement
- Actively participating in public policy decisions
Leave a lasting legacy, remember the United Way of North Central Massachusetts in your will or estate plan.
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