Our Nonprofit Impact Across the National Capital Area
United Way of the National Capital Area strives to create a healthy community, advance youth opportunity, and build financial security through data-driven partnerships with local nonprofits, schools, businesses, and community leaders. A core focus is reducing the ALICE population by addressing inequities and expanding access to essential resources that support lasting economic stability across the region.
Supporting ALICE Families in the National Capital Area
ALICE represents 718,709 low and moderate-income households (32.5%) across the National Capital Area who work hard but still struggle to make ends meet. These families earn above the Federal Poverty Level–set at $31,200 annually for a family of four in 2024–yet fall short of the basic cost of living. In fact, 75% of renter households below the Threshold are rent-burdened, paying 30% or more of their income on rent and utilities, and many cannot consistently afford basic essentials such as housing, food, childcare, healthcare, transportation, and utilities.
ALICE is not a statistic—it’s someone you know. A neighbor. A colleague. A parent at your child’s school. A friend quietly juggling bills behind the scenes.
How We Drive Change in Our Community
Invest in Your Community for a More Equitable Future
Community Impact in Action: Stories of Change from Our Region
PGCPS Open School-Based Health Centers to Support Students
This month, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) opened the first of the district’s new School-Based Health Centers...
Black Fathers Are Crossing the Stage and Changing the Narrative
The Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL) and United Way of the National Capital Area (United...
Can’t Afford Food? Resources and Programs to Help
If You Need Food Right Now If you can’t afford groceries or don’t have money...
United Way Nca & Sen. Alsobrooks Host Get Back on Your Feet Resource Fair
United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) was proud to co-host the “Get Back On Your Feet” event on March 28 at the College of Southern Maryland’s..
Service in Transition: How Volunteering Keeps Gia Simms Engaged & Empowered
On the evening of January 20, Gia Simms researched volunteer opportunities in Alexandria. She came across United Way of the National Capital Area’s mid-year Stuff the Bus event at United Way Worldwide Headquarters in..
Facts About Homelessness: Stats, Causes & Solutions
Homelessness is often discussed in headlines and statistics, but behind...
