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UWNCA Mourns the Loss of Oramenta Newsome
United Way NCA joins the entire community in mourning the passing of Oramenta Newsome, Vice President of LISC DC on February 1st. Ms. Newsome set the bar high for compassion.....
Erica Russell Named to Alexandria Chamber’s 40 under 40
We congratulate Community Impact Manager, Erica Russell for being named to the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce’s coveted 40 under 40 list. Erica is a true superstar having taken on programs.....
Start your Activism @ Home with DoMore24
DoMore24 2017 kicks off this April, and our community is more energized than ever to address issues at home. The theme “Start Your Activism @ Home” is focused on reminding.....
Mary’s Center: A Community Center for Those in Need
Sifredy believes he wouldn’t be alive today if Mary’s Center didn’t urge him to get immediate treatment for severe hepatitis. Sandra says the community health organization helped her turn her.....
The Visionaries: Celebrating our Community’s Strong Women
This month we celebrate women, who are the motivators, the movers, the mentors. They’re our community’s leaders in health, education, and financial stability. They’re the visionaries and the activists, standing.....
The stories of people we met touched our hearts
By Tejal Thakkar, Expedia employee and United Way NCA volunteer The Expedia team was so grateful for our opportunity to volunteer at Project Homeless Connect. The stories of people we met.....
Employees Join Together to Give Back at Pepco Talent Show
At Pepco, the holiday season means it’s time for the annual United Way Talent Show. For years, employees have been coming together to share their music skills and give back.....
4 Ways to Give Local Like a Pro This Holiday Season
Central Union Mission “Right now the Mission is in dire need of white twin-sized bed sheets and twin-sized bed-bug-proof mattress covers,” said Rev. Rutherford Cooke, Director of Men’s Ministry.” Your.....
A Helping Hand Goes a Long Way
Jackson’s Story Simply being a teenager isn’t always easy. But being a teenager that’s moving to a new country with only your mother while suffering from various undiagnosed medical challenges?.....