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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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Apr 11, 2019

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Celebrating 7 Years of DoMore24!

United Way of the National Capital Area is proud to announce that...

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Apr 11, 2019

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More Than a Mentor

At a very early age, Julian was already moving through the world...

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Apr 11, 2019

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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...

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Apr 11, 2019

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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...

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Mar 22, 2019

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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...

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Jan 11, 2019

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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,...


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