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What is Accessibility? Definition and Comprehensive Guide Plus Examples
Accessibility is a key part of building inclusive communities where every individual, regardless of ability, has equal access to information, services, and spaces. Whether navigating a city street, attending a.....
Where Your Raise Still Can’t Cover the Rent
Getting a raise should feel like progress. But for many workers, wages are falling behind rent more than ever — since 2019, rents nationally have jumped 34%, while wages only.....
States Where Americans Are Struggling Most to Afford Basic Needs
Today, 13% of U.S households are earning below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), while an additional 29% of U.S. households qualify as ALICE—Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed—earning too much to.....
Building Career Readiness at Home: How Families Create Future Success
Career readiness begins long before a young person fills out their first job application. It starts at home, where families play a defining role in shaping the skills, confidence, and.....
Enhancing Financial Literacy: Your Comprehensive Guide
Financial literacy has become an essential life skill in today’s changing economic landscape. Rising living costs, new financial technologies, and an increasing number of financial products have made money management.....
Childhood Poverty in the United States
Child poverty is a tragic problem affecting millions of children in America. According to US Census Bureau data, over 9 million kids in the United States live below the federal.....
Equity Definition: Understanding the Difference Between Equity and Equality
“Equity” and “equality” are not synonymous. Find out the difference between equity and equality and why United Way NCA is championing equity in the region. Updated on 10/22/2024 Many people.....
Social Justice Definition, Equity & Resources
Oct. 21, 2025 What does equity mean in terms of social justice? How does the social justice definition shape our understanding of fairness and equity? Learn more about equity and.....
What Is Social Empowerment? Empowerment Definition & Theory | United Way NCA
Social Empowerment: Definition & Theory What Is Social Empowerment? Social empowerment is the process of building autonomy, confidence, and access to the resources needed to create change and shape a.....
The Social Responsibility Norm and Community Impact
What is the Social Responsibility Norm? The social responsibility norm (SRN), closely tied to the concept of what is social responsibility, is a societal expectation that people should engage in.....