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UTEC Reunion Celebrates 25 Years of Transforming Lives and Unity

Spring Appeal Cont’d: Meet Ginny

Ginny's story highlights the powerful impact of our programs, programs that we rely on your support to keep free of charge to risk-proven young adults in the Merrimack Valley.

Spring Appeal: From Young Adult to UTEC Staff

UTEC 2024 Spring Appeal: From Young Adult to UTEC Staff

UTEC to Mark 25 Years

LOWELL SUN: UTEC started in 1999 as a drop-in center for youth to avoid gang violence. Read more about the organization's rich history in Lowell and the role it's played to reduce violence in the Merrimack Valley.

‘Young people are worth all of our efforts’

Mass. nearly halved its incarceration rate in 10 years, report finds

BOSTON GLOBE: Massachusetts has nearly halved its incarceration rate over the past decade, progress that researchers of a new report say was fueled by landmark criminal justice reform legislation introduced by the state in 2018.

UTEC Featured in 25th Edition of National Grid Foundation’s Magazine, Destiny

The National Grid Foundation's support allows UTEC to offer Young Adults paid work experience in a variety of Social Enterprises. They gain valuable professional and social-emotional skills while providing valuable services to their communities.

Peacemaking Work to Reduce Gang Violence in Lowell, Lawrence & Haverhill

COMCAST NEWSMAKERS: Listen to CEO Gregg Croteau on Comcast Newsmakers as he talks about UTEC's mission and work, our upcoming 25th anniversary, and the current CEO search.

Embracing Community Violence Intervention in Boston Communities and Nationwide

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BLOG: For decades, communities across the nation have been implementing community violence intervention strategies designed to promote community safety by interrupting patterns of violence in the lives of the highest-risk individuals. Yet too often, CVI programs have not received steady financial support or formal recognition for the important work that they do. To help fill critical resource gaps, the Office of Justice Programs launched the Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative in 2022, which is now supporting local leaders as they scale lifesaving interventions and cement these strategies as essential and enduring components of the public safety infrastructure.

Youth program selling hand-made cutting boards

EAGLE TRIBUNE: One of the newest products offered by UTEC are chopping blocks made of repurposed and reclaimed New England cherry, maples, and walnut and sealed with a natural beeswax and mineral oil.