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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 26, 2024

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Place-Based Strategies: What Are They and How Do They Work?

The word ‘community’ evokes a sense of belonging, a place where we...

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Dec 07, 2023

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United Way NCA Partners with Navy Federal to Promote Financial Literacy

In a world where financial decisions shape our daily lives, the ability...

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Dec 04, 2023

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Family Volunteering: Benefits & How to Get Involved

What Is Family Volunteering? Family volunteering is a type of all-ages group...

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Nov 27, 2023

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Addressing Spatial Inequality

The zip code where you’re born can significantly influence the trajectory of...

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Nov 14, 2023

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Zenani Russell’s Story – From Struggle to Stability

In the midst of financial strain, increased costs of living and the...

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Nov 08, 2023

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Resilience in the Face of Adversity – Meet Kavonnie Hines

 “It’s like it has to get worse before it possibly gets better.”-...


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