2012 Award Winner: BEST Local Charity (Finalist)

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Crittenton Women's Union

Crittenton Women's Union 1 Washington Mall Boston MA (617) 259-2900 liveworkthrive.com

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Crittenton Women's Union transforms the course of low-income women's lives so that they can attain economic independence and create better futures for themselves and their families.

Crittenton Women's Union (CWU) - www.LiveWorkThrive.org - transforms the lives of 1,400 people a year by creating opportunities for them to live, work, and thrive.

Through our housing, alternative education, workforce development, and Mobility Mentoring™ programs, CWU works directly with each person to create a path to an economically secure life. In addition to offering one-on-one support, we conduct in-depth research to identify the barriers low-income individuals and families face in becoming economically self-sufficient.

Our research helps improve our programs, develop innovative approaches, and provide practical tools to help those we serve succeed. We also use our research and our first-hand program experience to advocate for public policy change to remove obstacles to economic independence.

The courage and determination of those who come to us—like Lechille, Mariya, and Iolanda featured in our video—fuel our search for solutions and inspire our call for change.

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Kate V. on July 17, 2012

Great charity that helps women in poverty succeed!

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Meghan B. on July 2, 2012

I just voted for CWU!

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Legally B. on July 10, 2011

There are some great people here, helping and educating women to learn how to reach their full potential.

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Jane T. on June 30, 2011

New ideas to bring women to self-sufficiency.

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Marsha K. on June 29, 2011

A wonderful organization dedicated to struggling women in Greater Boston!

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Jennifer S. on June 28, 2011

This is the most generous & empowering organization. They give not only their time but funds and education to help people & their families exceed!

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Claire W. on June 27, 2011

Visit and click on Research & Tools for "Hot Jobs" that can pay a wage to support a family and research on the "Cliff Effect" and other policies that actually hinder rather than help women become self-sufficient.

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Casey O. on June 27, 2011

CWU is innovative in the way it helps low-income women support their families and achieve economic self-sufficiency!!

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