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  Born and raised in Mississippi, I am the youngest of 10 children. My oldest sister is 20 years my senior with siblings in between. For my oldest sister, while..

By Torrance Hucks, Volunteer Engagement Manager, United Way of the National Capital Area, and resident of Washington, DC  As a kid, I knew there was something different about me. In..

By United Way of the National Capital Area employees Jul 2, 2020, 1:06pm EDT This piece was written by United Way of the National Capital Area employees Lester A. Wilkerson..

WASHINGTON, DC, May 8, 2020 – Three of the region’s largest giving days synced up efforts on #GivingTuesdayNow, a global movement for generosity as a response to the unprecedented need..

  WASHINGTON, DC (May 6, 2020)— United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) continues to meet the demands of the community in the areas of access to..

Many members of our workforce are experiencing reductions in income as non-essential businesses close due to COVID-19 restrictions. These businesses provided income for those who owned them and who are..

WASHINGTON, DC (April 16, 2020)— United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) has partnered with Windows Catering to provide meals to frontline hospital personnel in medical facilities..

WASHINGTON, DC (March 16, 2020)—In response to the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) today announced the activation of its Emergency..

Utilizing Salesforce.org Philanthropy Cloud Platform, United Way NCA Becomes Strategic Advisor to Companies Seeking Comprehensive Approach to its Giving Campaigns and Bolstering Employee Engagement Washington, D.C. (May 8, 2019) —United..

Grants will provide more than 5,000 youth access to summer camps and programs. (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn, and the Office of..