According to United Way of Central Massachusetts, Shrewsbury residents Pamela and Maurice Boisvert will lead this organization during the 2015-2016 campaign, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to it. “We are honored to have the opportunity to live united and play a role in building a strong, Greater Worcester community”, they said when accepting the assignment, and added, “As lifelong residents of the Worcester area, we, as well as our children and grandchildren, have benefited from our community. Therefore, it is easy to want to support the United Way, which serves so many of our fellow citizens”.
Pamela Boisvert is the CEO of Massachusetts Education and Career Opportunities Inc., formerly Vice President of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium. She has been actively involved in United Way for many years, and most recently served as the chairperson of the United Way of Central Massachusetts’ Women’s Initiative Leadership Council.
Maurice “Moe” Boisvert worked to found Youth Opportunities Upheld, Inc. (YOU, Inc.) in 1971 and served as its President and Chief Executive Officer for more than 40 years. Mr. Boisvert has served on numerous boards and committees, including the United Way of Central Massachusetts Board of Directors.
The United Way‘s 2015 campaign goal is $5.4 million according to them, the Boisverts being the first non-profit executives to serve in this role. These funds are raised from corporate, individual and foundation support. United Way partners with 185 companies and over 60,000 employees.
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