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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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Nov 01, 2023

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Thrive United 365 and Sentara Address Healthcare Access In Northern Virginia

While many of us have access to the resources we need to...

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Oct 31, 2023

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Samira’s Story – United Way NCA Helps Bridge the Digital Divide

Imagine being a student in today’s digital world with no access to...

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Oct 14, 2023

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The Childcare Cost Burden for Low-Income Households Around the U.S.

The escalating expenses of childcare across the United States have emerged as...

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Aug 17, 2023

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What Is Safeguarding? The Importance of Child Protection

Protecting children’s development is paramount to fostering a safe and thriving society....

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Jul 17, 2023

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The Best U.S. Cities for Fair Chance Employment

In the United States today, there are more than 19 million individuals...

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Jun 29, 2023

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Financial Literacy for Youth: Why it Matters

In 2023, many teens and young people will enter adulthood without the...


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