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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 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 09, 2023

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WBJ 2023 CEO of the Year Honorees: Rosie Allen-Herring Awarded DEI Champion

Rosie Allen-Herring (President and CEO of United Way of the National Capital...

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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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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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