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Four story brick building with adjacent courtyard
Mar 16, 2022
Part 2: Mindyra Mental Health Workshop Recap
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on our lives, namely, our mental health. Since the pandemic began, over 20 percent of U.S. adults have experienced increased stress and mental illness. This includes problems with sleep, substance use, anxiety, etc. It is a concerning trend, but the good news is now people are taking mental health seriously and discussing what we can do to take care of ourselves. 
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Feb 10, 2022
Part 1: Mindyra Mental Health Workshop Recap
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on our lives, namely, our mental health. Since the pandemic began, over 20 percent of U.S. adults have experienced increased stress and mental illness. This includes problems with sleep, substance use, anxiety, etc. It is a concerning trend, but the good news is now people are taking mental health seriously and discussing what we can do to take care of ourselves. 
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Feb 2, 2022
S.T.E.P (Guaranteed Income Pilot) Story-Telling Cohort: Paralita (by 4Boston Volunteers)
The S.T.E.P (Striving Towards Economic Prosperity) pilot at United South End Settlements is a Guaranteed Income Program where participants receive $800 monthly for 18 months without requirements on how they spend the money.
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Dec 10, 2021
S.T.E.P (Guaranteed Income Pilot) Story-Telling Cohort: Perla (by 4Boston Volunteers)
The S.T.E.P (Striving Towards Economic Prosperity) pilot at United South End Settlements is a Guaranteed Income Program where participants receive $800 monthly for 18 months without requirements on how they spend the money. Perla and her children find strength in one another. "I have two kids; both are everything for me. I try to do whatever I can for both of them," Perla said. "I have a beautiful family because we support each other."
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Jun 18, 2021
Happy Juneteenth and greetings from USES’s Co-Executive Directors
Dear USES Community, We hope this communication finds you healthy and managing this transition from the pandemic well. We are so excited to be sending our first communication on the day after  President Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Our wish is for you […]
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Apr 21, 2021
Reflecting on the Chauvin Verdict
Dear USES Community, Last June, I wrote to our USES community to share my reflections on the first six months of 2020; the racial injustices unveiled by the COVID-19 pandemic, police brutality, and the unrelenting racism and violence BIPOC face daily- whether they are bird watching, sleeping in bed, or going for a run. 2020 was the year of […]
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