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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 13, 2026

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Facts About Homelessness: Stats, Causes & Solutions

Homelessness is often discussed in headlines and statistics, but behind every data...

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Oct 09, 2025

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What is Foster Care and How Does it Work?

In the United States, not every child can live in a household...

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Sep 25, 2025

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Understanding Cost of Living Increase: Impacts and Insights

Cost of living increases are more than just numbers in a headline...

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Mar 18, 2025

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Addressing Food Insecurity: Challenges and Solutions in Washington, D.C.

In the heart of our nation’s capital, a profound challenge persists: food...

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Nov 20, 2024

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What is Intersectionality Theory? Definition & Examples

Intersectionality is a critical concept that recognizes how individuals hold multiple identities,...

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Jan 29, 2024

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United Way NCA and Rosie Allen Herring Awarded the Washington Business Journal DEI Champion Award

For nearly 100 years United Way of the National Capital Area has...


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