WCBV: Lowell, Massachusetts nonprofit working to reduce violence sees federal funds cut
April 23, 2025LOWELL — At UTEC in Lowell, whether they are working in the teen drop-in center or are out on the streets,… Read More
WHAV: Feds Cancel $1 Million in Grants to UTEC, Which Runs Anti-Gang Programs in Haverhill, Lawrence
April 23, 2025The operator of anti-gang and gun violence prevention programs in Haverhill, Lawrence and other areas said Wednesday it will lose about… Read More
Lowell Sun: DOJ cancels $2 million in grants to UTEC mid-cycle, nonprofit says
April 23, 2025LOWELL — Amid the Trump administration’s attempts to drastically cut government spending, a local nonprofit was informed by the Department of… 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
UTEC Fights Food Insecurity
April 9, 2025LOWELL — For more than 25 years, UTEC has been about transforming the lives of young adults. Now, through a… Read More
25 Years of Empowering Youth
November 24, 2024Lowell Sun — Lowell Memorial Auditorium was the site of a cheerful scene Wednesday evening as local nonprofit UTEC celebrated 25 years of… Read More
UTEC Reunion Celebrates 25 Years of Transforming Lives and Unity
October 7, 2024Lowell Sun — Standing at the entrance of UTEC on Warren Street on Friday evening, CEO Gregg Croteau reflects on the nonprofit’s 25th… Read More
Break for Teen Offenders Ignites Hill
Boston Herald 7.12.24 Raise the AgeDownloadClick here to support UTEC’s organizing and advocacy efforts!… Read More
‘Raise the Age,’ local project funding get boost in Senate economic development bill
Lowell Sun 7.12.24 – ‘Raise the Age,’ local project funding get boost in Senate economic development billDownload… Read More
Spring Appeal Cont’d: Meet Ginny
“Whewww do I have history here! I knew about UTEC since 2008 when it was just a drop-in center. A little after I had a… Read More