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What Are Social Institutions? Learn with the Definition & Examples
In today’s world, gender and racial inequities persist across the nation and world. Understanding what social responsibility is can help address these disparities, as individuals and organizations work toward more..
Empowering Students Through Real‑World Experience
Students from H.D. Woodson High School in Washington, DC attended mock interviews at United Way of the National Capital Area’s downtown office in February. The interviews allow students enrolled in one of the school’s career academies to practice..
Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy: United Way NCA Turns Reflection Into Action
Every January, we return to the words, the wisdom and the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King believed change is built through action—through people choosing, again and..
Understanding the Leading Causes of Homelessness: Identifying and Bringing Solutions
Homelessness is a complex social issue that affects individuals, families, and communities throughout the National Capital Area. It is not caused by a single event, but by a combination of..
Charting Its Future for a Thriving National Capital Area, United Way NCA Announces Merger with United Way of Southern Maryland, Expanding Its Reach to 14 Jurisdictions Throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia
Strategic Combination To Increase Community Impact to Advance Healthy Communities, Youth Opportunity, and Financial Security WASHINGTON, DC (February 2, 2026) – Today, United Way of the National Capital Area (United..
AMS Partners with United Way NCA to Spread Encouragement
The world’s largest gathering of academic mathematicians concluded Wednesday in Washington, DC. The American Mathematical Society (AMS) hosted the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) from January 3 to 7 at the..
