September 17, 2019 UTEC CEO Gregg Croteau and Early Childhood Educator Jessica Ondras sit down with 980 WCAP morning show host Ted Panos to discuss UTEC’s multi-generational approach to serving their young adults through its 2Gen Early Childhood Education Center.
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Giving Done Right: Panel & Book Signing
When: Tue, October 22, 2019 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT Where: UTEC, Inc. Hub for Innovation 17 Warren Street Lowell, MA 01852 About the Event Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Philanthropy Massachusetts, UTEC, and the Center for Effective Philanthropy invite you to join us for a conversation with CEP President Phil Buchanan and UTEC CEO … >More
In Billerica, a cell block for young men holds promise
July 26, 2019 From The Boston Globe: Early next year, one of the most important criminal justice reform experiments in the country will spread to a stately brick jailhouse in Billerica. The Middlesex Jail and House of Correction will become one of the first in the nation to create a dedicated, service-rich cell block for … >More
FREE/By-Donation Yoga in the Park
By-Donation Yoga In The Park **MONDAYS** 6:00-7:00 PM 2018 ~ July 11, 18, 25 & Aug. 1, 8 & 15 Boarding House Park (map) Yoga classes are free & donations for some of our favorite local organization will be gratefully accepted each week. Learn more about the ancient tradition of yoga and explore strength, flexibility … >More
20th Anniversary Talk on 980 WCAP
July 15, 2019 From 980 WCAP: UTEC’s Chief Executive Officer Gregg Croteau, Interim Chief Program Officer Nichelle Sadler, and Corporate Relations Manager Morgan Wamsley sit down with morning show host Ted Panos of 980 WCAP to discuss 20 years of saving lives and the upcoming gala.
‘They believe in you when you don’t believe in you’
July 14, 2019 From The Lowell Sun: LOWELL — On a sunny Wednesday, young adults serve customers at Cafe UTEC on Warren Street. They ring up orders and prepare sandwiches and sides, all of which were made from scratch by their peers. At the adjacent Nancy L. and Richard K. Donahue Hub for Social Innovation, … >More
Firearm violence targeted
From The Lowell Sun: UTEC, Inc. was formed 20 years ago to reduce gang violence in the city. Now, it will establish the state’s premier training facility aimed at reducing gun violence across Massachusetts. Thanks to a two-year, $700,000 grant from the state Department of Public Health, UTEC will oversee the creation of the Gun … >More
Baker-Polito Administration Awards $8 Million to 10 Local Agencies to Address Gun Violence Prevention among Youth
From MassGov: BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration has awarded more than $8 million to 10 community organizations to prevent and reduce gun violence and other violent crime among youth and young adults. The funding will support communities with some of the highest rates of gun violence in the Commonwealth. “Massachusetts’ strong gun laws have helped … >More
Lowell youth organization starting statewide training center to prevent gun violence
From MassLive: A Lowell youth organization has received a $700,000 state grant to establish a training center to prevent gun violence. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is giving UTEC a two-year grant to establish the Gun Violence Prevention Training Center for Excellence. The training center will work with 10 neighborhood organizations in areas with … >More
Youth leaders win MNN Excellence in Advocacy award!
On June 3, the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network recognized Teens Leading the Way (TLTW) as the winner of this year’s Advocacy award. Young adult leaders and staff members visited the State House once again – this time to join hundreds of nonprofit, government, and business at the State House to celebrate Nonprofit Awareness Day: A Celebration … >More