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ALICE in the Crosscurrents: An Update on Financial Hardship Report Shows Wage Growth Was No Match For Inflation After A Decade Of Falling Behind

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 22, 2024) — United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA), in partnership with United for ALICE, today released updated data to the ALICE in..
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Jan 09, 2020

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Teaching Students to Champion Their Narrative With Storytelling

When I signed up to teach a career day workshop on storytelling...

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Jan 09, 2020

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United Way of the National Capital Area Tackles Character Development in Middle Schools Through the Character Playbook Program

It’s not every day you get to work out with Washington Redskins...

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Jan 09, 2020

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Homeward Bound: The Journey to Home Ownership Through United Way of the National Capital Area Financial Empowerment Centers

 Stepping into the world a young graduate from Towson University, Randel was...

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Jan 09, 2020

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Down the Rabbit Hole: The Silent 40% of Virginians Living at Risk of Poverty

Naheed never thought she’d be living in poverty.Growing up with a modest...

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Dec 18, 2019

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UPROOTED: A Documentary About Humans Without Homes Produced by United Way of the National Capital Area

UPROOTED is a documentary that follows three individuals in the National Capital...

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Oct 28, 2019

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What is Volunteer Time Off? VTO Hours by the Numbers

At United Way of the National Capital Area, we are committed to...


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