News & Events

October

Oct 10, 2015

Boston Globe: Disjointed System Fails Families; Interagency Effort is Key

Vice President of Public Policy Ruthie Liberman signs off on this letter to the editor urging the Massachusetts state government to prioritize collaboration among nonprofit and advocacy agencies.
Oct 5, 2015

Boston Business Journal: This Banking Giant Just Gave Out Grants to Help Two Boston Nonprofits

San Francisco-based Wells Fargo & Co. announced $6 million in neighborhood revitalization donations with 69 grants to nonprofits, including Crittenton Women's Union.

Sep 30, 2015

CommonWealth Magazine: Helping Low-Income Families Out of Poverty

President & CEO Beth Babcock and Congresswoman Katherine Clark co-authored this article on the benefits of federal anti-poverty grant programs.
Sep 15, 2015

Brandeis Magazine: New Minimum-Wage Policy

Utilizing Crittenton Women's Union's Economic Independence Calculator, Brandeis University has approved a campus minimum wage of $15.05, which meets the realistic living expenses necessary to live in Waltham.

Jul 25, 2015

Boston Globe: More Aid Needed to Help Students Cover Living Expenses

Caitlin Smith, Senior Coordinator of Mobility Mentoring® Center Boston, pens this letter to the editor on the need for increased financial aid for low-income students.

Jun 11, 2015

U.S. House Committee on Agriculture: Elisabeth Babcock Provides Testimony

President & CEO Elisabeth Babcock provides testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture regarding SNAP benefits and workforce development programs.

May 28, 2015

CWU Press Release: Mary D. Coleman, PhD Named Chief Operating Officer

This press release details the appointment of Dr. Mary Coleman to the position of Chief Operating Officer at Crittenton Women's Union.