Seven Years of Service and Strategy: Recognizing UTEC Board Chair, Scott Mellen
After seven years as Chair of UTEC’s Board of Directors, Scott Mellen is passing the torch but not stepping away. A longtime advocate for… Read More
Lowell Sun: “This Day Is Everything for Us” 7th Annual Gathering Celebrates Freedom and Community
June 24, 2025, The Lowell Sun LOWELL — The sizzle of barbecue, the rhythm of music, and the laughter of… Read More
NBC Boston: Justice Dept. revoking millions for Mass. violence intervention nonprofits
April 25, 2025, NBC Boston LOWELL — At least one other local organization was being affected. UTEC in Lowell… Read More
The Eagle Tribune: Lawrence legislators, UTEC back bill to improve education behind bars
June 6, 2025, The Eagle Tribune BOSTON — A bill on educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults was filed by… Read More
Newsweek: Former Assistant AG: Local Nonprofit Workers Are Public Safety Heroes Too | Opinion
May 29, 2025, Newsweek I saw the power of these partnerships first-hand—dozens of times—during my… Read More
The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Nonprofit Leaders Face Tough Choices on Staffing, Fundraising as Federal Cutbacks Continue
May 28, 2025, Chronicle of Philanthropy LOWELL — After years of winning praise from law enforcement and policy makers,… Read More
WHAV: UTEC Asks Legislators to Support Mattress Recycling, Jobs in Bill Filed by Vargas, Kennedy
May 7, 2025, WHAV UTEC, a nonprofit operating in Haverhill, Lawrence and Lowell, and one of three organizations selected… Read More
GBH: Towns needed mattress recycling. Young adults leaving prison needed jobs. This nonprofit stepped in.
April 29, 2025, GBH When Massachusetts banned throwing out mattresses three years ago, a local nonprofit United Teen Equity… Read More
NBC 5: Justice Department axes hundreds of grants that help crime victims and fight opioid abuse
April 27, 2025, NBC 5 The Justice Department terminated hundreds of grants this week, effectively slashing the budgets for… Read More
WHAV: Feds Cancel $1 Million in Grants to UTEC, Which Runs Anti-Gang Programs in Haverhill, Lawrence
April 23, 2025 The operator of anti-gang and gun violence prevention programs in Haverhill, Lawrence and other areas said Wednesday it will lose… Read More