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Steady Stats, Shifting Lives: United Way NCA's 2025 ALICE Update Reveals Widening Gap Between Income and Survival

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 20, 2025) – United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA), in partnership with United For ALICE, today released The State of ALICE in the..
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Jan 28, 2026

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How Many Houses Are in the US? Homelessness vs Housing Availability

For many Americans, finding affordable housing continues to be a challenge, whether...

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Jan 28, 2026

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Health Disparities: Creating Health Care Equity for Minorities

Despite significant advancements in health care, healthcare disparities persist among marginalized populations...

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Jan 22, 2026

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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,...

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Jan 20, 2026

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Where Your Raise Still Can’t Cover the Rent

Getting a raise should feel like progress. But for many workers, wages...

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Jan 06, 2026

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States Where Americans Are Struggling Most to Afford Basic Needs

Today, 13% of U.S households are earning below the Federal Poverty Level...

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Nov 20, 2025

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Building Career Readiness at Home: How Families Create Future Success

Career readiness begins long before a young person fills out their first...


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For media inquiries, please contact Jasmine Johnson, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, at jjohnson@uwnca.org or call (202) 488-2145.