As we celebrate 90 years of service, Middlesex United Way continues to invest in what matters most for Essex and Middlesex County: Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, Healthy Communities, and Community Resiliency.
ALICE in Essex
In Essex, 28% of households are ALICE — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These families work hard but still struggle to afford basics like housing, food, and health care.
Middlesex United Way is addressing these challenges through investments in our key impact areas and community partnerships.
211 Services
In the past year, more than 200 Essex residents reached out to 2-1-1 for help. 37% of the requests were for mental health and addiction support, while another 16% of the requests were for housing and shelter needs.
United Way’s 2-1-1 is free, confidential, and available 24/7 — connecting Essex residents to the resources they need most.
Our Partners Serving Essex
Middlesex United Way is proud to support and partner with agencies that serve Essex including Gilead Community Services, Tri-Town Youth Services, Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore, and Kuhn Employment Services.
To learn more about individual community partners, visit our key impact area pages: Healthy Communities, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency.