ADVOCATE

Dedicated to establishing equity in our community? Raise your voice! Help us improve the health, education and economic opportunity of every community member until we reach equity in the National Capital Area.

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Be A Game-Changer

It’s about getting the attention of policymakers, getting them to listen and not letting up until we see the changes we’re advocating for. Join the thousands of equity advocates in our community to help us allocate resources and provide effective services and quality programs for low-income individuals and families; to increase access to affordable housing and medical care; and to improve failing schools. Here are just a few ways you can make a difference. Check out these opportunities and sign up to volunteer today.

Register to Vote

It’s a basic right, but it’s amazing how often people don’t vote. Whether the issue is local, regional or national, we urge everyone in our community to register to vote and participate in every election. Many people fought hard for you to have that vote. Say thank you by exercising your right. Here’s where to register to vote in:

District of Columbia

Maryland

Virginia

Share Your Story: Why Do You Live United?

As a supporter of United Way NCA, you’ve joined the movement for equity by giving, volunteering and advocating. We’d love to know more about you and the ways you honor your commitment to Live United. There are a lot of great stories on this website. We hope you’ll share yours. Let us know why you choose to Live United by tagging us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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Give

Your donation goes to community programs and initiatives that need it most, providing young people with academic and social support, training adults for jobs that pay a family-sustaining income and connecting people in need to medical care, housing and other basic support.

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Share

We’d love to know more about you and the ways you honor your commitment to Live United. There are a lot of great stories on this website. We hope you’ll share yours.

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Volunteer

Whether it’s for an hour, a day, once a week or monthly, you can create tremendous impact in our community by participating in our in-person and virtual volunteer events.

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