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
2019 Highlights
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
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.
Cafe UTEC talks with Ted Panos
February 11, 2019 From 980 WCAP: Learn about UTEC’s food services social enterprise, from Cafe UTEC specials to lunch catering.
In the Merrimack Valley, A Vital Experiment in Criminal Justice Reform
January 23, 2019 From The Boston Globe: In a handful of courthouses in the Merrimack Valley, an important experiment in criminal justice reform is underway. Court officials are partnering with UTEC, a Lowell organization that works with some of the toughest young men in the region, to reimagine probation — that critical way station between … >More
UTEC Becomes First Awardee of Patriots Social Justice Fund
January 14, 2019 On 980 WCAP: UTEC visits 980 WCAP studios to talk about the surprise grant from the Patriots Social Justice Fund.
New England Patriots Donate $75K to UTEC for Merrimack Valley Outreach Efforts
January 14, 2019 From 97.9 WHAV: Haverhill is among the communities poised to benefit from a $75,000 donation from the New England Patriots to Merrimack Valley-based youth outreach group UTEC. Issued last week, the donation is the first of its kind from the Patriots Social Justice Fund. CEO Gregg Croteau and Policy Director Geoff … >More
Patriots Go Deep For UTEC
January 10, 2019 From The Lowell Sun: UTEC members and staff went to Gillette Stadium Monday to give a presentation to the New England Patriots about their mission, and left as the first recipients of the new Patriots Social Justice Fund. Players Devin McCourty and Matthew Slater surprised the organization with a $75,000 grant, the … >More