United Way of Greater New Bedford

The United Way's Changemaker Grant program funds ideas for positive change in the Greater New Bedford community.

The Morning Show was so touched by the generosity this week during Holiday Wish, each of them would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to the community.

After a fire engulfed their apartment building, the Harrington family lost almost everything as they look to move on with their two young children.

In 2018, Kelsey Machado was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease and fibromyalgia. Her health decline forced her to quit her job and she now relies on help 24/7.

After losing his wife to brain cancer, Javier De La Paz is left with grief while trying to raise his son, Noah, who has severe autism and misses his mom.

After a fire left them homeless, Janie and Kyle Lewis live in a camper with their three daughters, with two broken-down cars. This year has not been kind to them.

Fun 107 and United Way of Greater New Bedford have once again teamed up to help SouthCoast families in need this holiday season.

New, unwrapped toys can be brought to any New Bedford fire station through December 14, where firefighters will help with the distribution to families.

Victoria Grasela said the goal of the United Way of Greater New Bedford is to collect enough food to create 1,000 Thanksgiving baskets for needy families.

This is the second time that the Hunger Commission truck has been vandalized in less than three years.