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Girl Scouts Give Back to D.C. Job Seekers at National Convention
The Girl Scouts of the USA’s National Council Session brought girls and women around the country to Washington, D.C. Scouts took over Franklin Park in Northwest D.C. for a “Better Than You Found It” volunteer event. It featured more..
Vacant Homes vs. Homelessness in Cities Across the U.S.
Key Findings U.S. homelessness reached a record high in 2024, with 771,480 people experiencing homelessness, up from 653,100 in 2023. There are currently more than 14 million vacant housing units..
Filling the Gap For Students In Our Region
How Nancy Haney Helps Students Start the Year Strong Before retiring as a federal contractor, Nancy Haney spent 15 years teaching high school and college. She knows firsthand about the need in classrooms..
Walt Whitman Middle School’s Path From Absenteeism to Achievement
Community School Coordinators Are Wrapping Services Around Students and Families The success at Walt Whitman Middle School in Fairfax County is not by accident and not isolated. It is central..
Exelon, West Monroe Team Up for Job Readiness Kits
Exelon and West Monroe partnered July 16 with United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) to pack hundreds of job readiness kits. The event was part of West..
Charting Our Future for a Thriving National Capital Area
United Way NCA Is Charting Its Future for a Thriving National Capital Area Together. United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) convened partners, stakeholders, board members, and staff on June 10..
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 Way NCA) honored dozens of men and their families during April 25’s Black Fatherhood Blueprint..
