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How Does Philanthropy Evolve In the Digital Age?
In the world of philanthropy, the game changers are those companies that recognize that lifting up communities is a social responsibility – not only in terms of treasure (dollars) but.....
The Loudoun Regional Council Raises $10,000 to benefit UWNCA at TopGolf
The Loudoun Regional Council held their first ever fundraiser at TopGolf in Ashburn, VA on March 28. The council works to raise awareness for the work of the United Way.....
Celebrating 7 Years of DoMore24!
United Way of the National Capital Area is proud to announce that it will be hosting its 7th annual Do More 24. Do More 24 presents an opportunity for United.....
More Than a Mentor
At a very early age, Julian was already moving through the world in search of an escape. From difficulty at home to trouble in school. It was nearly impossible for.....
24 Years, $120K in Debt But Now an Investor Because of the FEC
Sean is 24 years old, $120,000 in debt and is part of the 60% of millennials who don’t hold any investments in the market. Sean’s first year out of college,.....
How Area Residents Capitalize on Available Tax Credits to Receive a Larger Refund
Tax season is a heavy lift for many residents in the National Capital Area, but year after year families lose thousands of dollars in unclaimed benefits. To maximize the number.....
Get Smart About Impact: How Lean Innovation Is Accelerating Global Impact at Scale
How can nonprofits exponentially scale their impact, faster? They can start by taking a page out of the world of Lean Startup. At the 12th Annual Regional Community Partnership Forum,.....
The Definition of Living United: UWNCA and Amazon Web Services Partner to Prepare Backpacks for Over 1,200 National Capital Area Students
For many students living in low-income communities across the National Capital Area, preparing for school extends beyond studying for academic classes. As children of working-class families scramble to gather supplies.....
United Way NCA Joins #GetOutTheCount in Mobilizing the National Capital Area for Census 2020
2020 might seem like a long ways away, but preparations have already begun to mobilize hundreds of millions of Americans across the country for Census 2020. The Census is a.....
Mentoring May Be the Key to Building Brighter Futures for At Risk Kids
Before young people can build a future for themselves, they have to be able to see it. Risk factors children in foster care are exposed to, like a lack of.....