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Emergency Rental Assistance – Maryland | United Way NCA
Emergency Rental Assistance in Maryland (March 7, 2022) Even as the nation’s economy continues to recover from the impact of COVID-19, rising inflation rates and ongoing effects of the pandemic.....
United Way NCA Celebrates the Opening of Its Fifth Financial Empowerment Center in Montgomery County
On February 24, 2022, alongside partners M&T Bank, WorkSource Montgomery and Coalition for the Advancement of Financial Education (CAFE Montgomery), United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA).....
What Is Equality? Definition, Examples | United Way NCA
What Is Equality? At first glance, when it comes to solving issues of systemic inequities, it seems equality is the answer. But for those in the equity movement, like United.....
The United 46: One Year Later
It’s fitting MacKenzie Scott titled her December 2020 blog post 384 Ways to Help as so many individuals ended the year in urgent need of direction. People were – and.....
Emergency Rental Assistance – Washington, DC
United Way NCA refers those in need of rental assistance to call 2-1-1 in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Learn more about how to get help. Emergency.....
What Is Gender Equality? Learn the Definition with Examples
What Is Gender Equality? Gender equality is imperative to human rights and peaceful societies and has been proven by myriad research to be important for all communities to thrive. United.....
Asking America’s Hourly Employees About Working During the Pandemic
COVID-19 has caused an undeniable strain on many industries as companies all over have seen increased turnover, dynamic swings in revenue and sometimes indefinite closure. But how has the pandemic.....
Kit Distribution Provides Much Needed Support to Montgomery County Middle School Students
In 2021, through the generous support and contributions from United Way of the National Capital Area’s local partners, 6,531 hygiene, cold weather and healthy snack kits were distributed across the DC region.....
Addressing the Digital Divide and College Access through Technology and Mentorship
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed and had a significant impact on the lives in the National Capital Area. It has shut down schools, businesses and workplaces and forced people to.....
Shark Tank Pitch Competition Provides Veterans the Opportunity to Live Out Their Dreams
The National Capital Area is home to over 1.2 million veterans. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the national unemployment rate for veterans increased to 6.5% in 2020. In Prince.....