May 13, 2019 From 980 WCAP: For more information on Cafe UTEC’s Madd Love Open Mic, click HERE.
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Baker sees anti-gang group’s work during Haverhill visit
May 7, 2019 From The Eagle-Tribune: HAVERHILL — Gov. Charlie Baker stopped by UTEC’s new office and drop-in center in Haverhill on Monday, where he met privately with a group of young men and women with past, serious criminal involvement. He wanted to learn how a program like UTEC is helping them turn their … >More
Baker-Polito Administration Awards $8 Million to 10 Local Agencies to Address Gun Violence Prevention among Youth
May 6, 2019 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 … >More
In Haverhill Monday, Gov. Baker Gets Close Up View of Anti-Gang Violence Effort
May 6, 2019 From 97.9 WHAV: Gov. Charlie Baker joined local and state officials this morning to receive a progress report on UTEC’s anti-gang violence program that was spurred by the shooting death of a 20-year-old almost a year ago. The meeting, taking place about a month before UTEC’s formal open-ing at 241 Winter St., … >More
Start Your Spring Cleaning with UTEC Mattress Recycling
Are you or a friend looking to dispose of a mattress? What can you do with the mattress you already have? While dropping it off at a dumpster is an option, it may not be the best option. Mattresses present challenges to the environment, since they take up space in landfills and break down … >More
Giving Done Right out on April 16th
Phil Buchanan, President of CEP Giving Done Right, by Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) President Phil Buchanan, tells the stories of nonprofit leaders, including UTEC’s own CEO, Gregg Croteau, who bring the vibrant nonprofit sector to life. UTEC is honored to be featured as an example of a nonprofit that changes lives and measures outcomes … >More
A Benefit Dance Party for UTEC
On Friday March 22nd from 8:00 pm – 12:00 am, dance the night away at the Benefit Dance Party held at UTEC’s main hall. All proceeds from the event will have an impact on UTEC’s mission to ignite and nurture the ambition of our most disconnected young people to trade violence and poverty for social … >More
UTEC Celebrates Commonwealth Corps Appreciation Week
In 2018, the Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) selected 17 nonprofits from across the state to host Commonwealth Corps members for the 2018-2019 program year. UTEC is thrilled to be one of the chosen nonprofits to become a host site partner and receive two full-time Commonwealth Corps Education Specialists. This week (3/11-3/15), is Commonwealth Corps Week … >More
Job Opportunities with Gregg Croteau and Mao Kang
March 15, 2019 On 980 WCAP: Gregg and Mao talk about job opportunities on the rise at UTEC.
UTEC receives grant from The Walmart Foundation
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation identify three core areas of giving: Opportunity, Sustainability, and Community. The Community Grant Program awards grants through every local facility. UTEC is thrilled to announce our first-time grant from the Walmart Foundation for $1,000 for the children enrolled in the 2Gen Center @ UTEC. Through this partnership with the Walmart Foundation, … >More