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VIDEO: Lt. Governor Visits United Way of Tri-County

Karyn Polito visited the United Way of Tri-County on Wednesday and joined President and CEO Paul Mina along with board and chamber members for a ribbon cutting and grand re-opening of Pearl Street Cupboard and Café at Park.

During her visit, she toured the United Way facility at the Nutting Building located at 46 Park Street in Framingham where she read a proclamation from Governor Charlie Baker declaring February 11, 2017 Mass 2-1-1...

United Way’s mental health line merges with Mass 2-1-1

By Jim Haddadin, Daily News Staff

FRAMINGHAM — Over the last two weeks, volunteers from the Call2Talk hotline changed the lives of three people in desperate straits.

The service, run by the United Way of Tri-County, sometimes goes months without hearing...

Lt Gov. Karyn Polito Visits United Way of Tri-County

2017 ATHENA Leadership Award Calls For Nominations

A leader will be awarded for contributing to the advancement of the status of women in the community and workplace, and more.

By Mona Lkazour (Patch Staff) - February 13, 2017 5:07 pm ET

From UWOTC, MetroWest Chamber of Commerce: Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 ATHENA Leadership Award®.

The Athena Award, through a partnership between the UWTC and the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, will be...

2-1-1 Day Proclamation

A Proclamation

Whereas The Governor is committed to raising awareness of Mass 2-1-1, which receives more than

110,000 calls annually and responds to over 250,000 web queries from people in the Commonwealth

seeking resources; and

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MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, UWTC seeking award nominations

FRAMINGHAM — Nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Athena Leadership Award. Through a partnership between the United Way of Tri-County and the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, it will be awarded to a prominent leader in the MetroWest region for contributing to the advancement of the status of women in the community and the workplace, achievement of professional excellence, meaningful contribution to community service, and active...

Governor Baker Declares February 11 as Mass 2-1-1 Day in Massachusetts!

2017 Marks 20th Anniversary of 2-1-1 Nationally

Framingham, MA - Governor Charlie Baker has declared February 11, 2017 as 2-1-1 Day in Massachusetts. The Governor is committed to raising awareness of Mass 2-1-1, which receives more
than 110,000 calls annually and responds to over 250,000 web queries from people in the Commonwealth seeking resources.

February 11, also marks the 20th anniversary...

United Way of Tri-County seeking Volunteer of the Year Award nominations

FRAMINGHAM - Nominations are now open for the United Way of Tri-County Volunteer of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the Year awards. Each year UWTC recognizes individuals in the MetroWest/495 Corridor whose dedicated volunteer service significantly contributes to the local community.

"Every year we celebrate a Youth Volunteer of the Year and Volunteer of the Year who exemplify the spirit of philanthropy through their...

Framingham: Guiding the way to mental health care

FRAMINGHAM — With the demand for mental health services continuing to grow, a new resource available this month will help people overcome the pitfalls of the health care system to find the care they need.

The town recently signed a two-year contract with William James College to gain access to the school’s INTERFACE Referral Service, a telephone helpline that points callers to mental health and wellness services in...

Framingham: Pearl Street holds final community meal before move

By Jim Haddadin
Daily News Staff

FRAMINGHAM — It was a fitting farewell.

After serving thousands of...