United Way of Greater New Bedford brings people from all across the region – local businesses, volunteer groups, nonprofits and concerned citizens – together to tackle community issues. Our United Way is one of over 1,300 independent, self-governing United Way organizations throughout the United States and is overseen by a local Board of Directors. Our service area covers nine communities, including: New Bedford, Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester and Wareham.