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Poverty is often framed as a social issue—one that belongs primarily to service providers, charities and government agencies. However, in a state like Massachusetts, it is also an economic issue that shapes workforce participation and long-term competitiveness. It demands the sustained attention of nonprofit leaders, policymakers, philanthropy and business alike. Across the country, more than 40 million people live below…

 No one should ever have to choose between feeding themselves and their pets.  Yet for the 1.1 million Massachusetts’ residents whose budgets are affected by current events and changes in family food support, this hardship is a stark reality.  Many of our family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues are experiencing food insecurity, leading to an increase in stress and serious…

      Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC) has launched the 2026 tax season, offering free tax preparation for residents who earn $70,000 per year or less. Eligible residents can file safely while maximizing their refunds and credits at one of 35 tax help sites across Boston. The service is offered remotely and in-person, and…

Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC) has launched the 2026 tax season, offering free tax preparation for residents who earn $70,000 per year or less. Eligible residents can file safely while maximizing their refunds and credits at one of 35 tax help sites across Boston. The service is offered remotely and in-person, and interpretation is available in…

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As an investigation of utility bill cost drivers gets underway, state government has projected that about three-quarters of Massachusetts homes could spend between 4% and 9% less than last year on heating this winter. The combination of a “slightly milder” winter and the expectation of lower fuel costs spells good news for natural gas, heating oil and propane customers at…

As recent federal shutdown made bad situations worse for Mass residents reliant on the Home Energy Assistance Program BOSTON – It’s effortless for Everett resident Luke Charles Farrell to recall the exact day his basketball career at the University of Alabama came to a halt. On Dec. 15, 1996, Farrell lost vision in his left eye when a fellow athlete…