Nonprofits

State and private plans to curb healthcare costs and still provide better care are moving beyond their pilot stages.

The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has given more than $1.7 million to area nonprofits for its 2018 community grants, a 21-percent increase from what it awarded last year.

One of the largest cannabis players in the country will soon open the doors to three medical dispensaries in Worcester County.

Worcester city officials, looking to bring in more tax revenue, are looking to potentially add to the sales tax and push the state for more reimbursement from nonprofits that don't pay property tax.

WBJ's special publication the Giving Guide has ideas for where your dollars, time, goods or services should go this holiday season.

Give. Simply (and honestly) put, no gift is too small (or too big).

Seven nonprofits in Central Massachusetts will share $383,000 among more than $2 million statewide given by the Baker Administration to help small businesses.

Only serve on boards for organizations in which you are truly interested. It's easier to be engaged and useful when you genuinely care about the mission.

Alternatives Unlimited and The Bridge of Central Massachusetts have rebranded about three months after the two human service providers decided to affiliate with one another.

The misuse of prescription opioids and heroin use is one of the most significant health threats today, but there are steps any community can take.