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Racial Equity and Racial Equality: What Do They Mean?
Aug. 27, 2021 Learn more about what racial equity means and other racial justice related terms. Including: What is the difference between racial equity and racial equality? Educate yourself about..
What Is Social Equity? Definition & Examples
Aug. 27, 2021 Learn more about what social equity is and how to get involved in empowering your community through United Way NCA’s social justice programs. What is Social Equity?..
Community Schools on Reopening in the Face of Ongoing Pandemic
With the start of the new school year just around the corner, Community School leaders share their concerns about fall reopening plans and how the community can meet students’ and..
Nando’s Mandela Day Food Drive Collects Nonperishable Food Items for Community Schools
Nando’s teamed up with United Way of the National Capital Area to collect food for local students in need. Aug. 9, 2021 – Mandela Day, which took place on July..
United Way NCA Volunteers Pack 1,400 Hygiene Kits for Project Community Connect
Thirty volunteers from across the area gathered on the morning of July 21 to put together hygiene kits in preparation for our annual Project Community Connect event. July 29, 2021..
The Best States for BIPOC Homeownership
The racial homeownership gap is worse today than it was in 1960 when housing discrimination based on race was legal–a sobering insight, given that 50-plus years have passed since housing..
United Way NCA Launches Partnership With Virtual Therapy Company Talkspace
The partnership brings free mental health access to veterans, LGBTQ+ youth and low-income residents in the National Capital Area through three United Way NCA nonprofit partners. July 7, 2021 –..
United Way NCA Launches New Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
From kit-packing and writing notes of encouragement to mentoring young professionals, here’s how you can make a difference in the National Capital Area. June 30, 2021 – As the National..
United Way NCA Expands Its Health Program to Include COVID-19 Vaccinations
At the start of a weeklong health fair event celebrating Juneteenth, United Way of the National Capital Area announced it will now be offering a comprehensive expansion program to reduce..
