The Eagle Tribune: DOJ Pulls Back Anti-Gun Violence Funding

April 26, 2025, The Eagle Tribune BOSTON — Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal… Read More

Boston Herald: DOJ cancels $2 million in grants to UTEC mid-cycle, nonprofit says

April 25, 2025, Boston Herald LOWELL — Amid the Trump administration’s attempts to drastically cut government spending, a local… Read More

WBUR: In Lowell, a food truck with a unique purpose

A new food truck in Lowell is run by UTEC, a group which helps young people who are gang involved or struggling to find stable… Read More

GBH: Towns needed mattress recycling. Young adults leaving prison needed jobs. This nonprofit stepped in.

April 24, 2025 LOWELL — When Massachusetts banned throwing out mattresses three years ago, a local nonprofit United Teen Equity Center —… Read More

Boston 25 News: Millions in federal funds slashed for violence prevention in Massachusetts

April 24, 2025, Boston 25 News LOWELL — “The message we got is this does not align with… Read More

WCBV: Lowell, Massachusetts nonprofit working to reduce violence sees federal funds cut

April 23, 2025 LOWELL — At UTEC in Lowell, whether they are working in the teen drop-in center or are out on the… Read More