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The Gen Z Activism Survey
Generation Z is stepping into a world marked by economic instability, escalating college expenses, and significant environmental issues. Growing up in the digital age, they are not just witnesses to..
How Access Supports Education Equality & Equity
Education is an essential aspect in the pursuit of social justice because it provides individuals with the skills and knowledge vital for personal and societal advancement. It is a catalyst..
United Way NCA and Rosie Allen Herring Awarded the Washington Business Journal DEI Champion Award
For nearly 100 years United Way of the National Capital Area has worked to reduce barriers for every community member especially for our ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) neighbors…
Place-Based Strategies: What Are They and How Do They Work?
The word ‘community’ evokes a sense of belonging, a place where we all come together to create something greater than the sum of its parts. But how do we build..
United Way NCA Partners with Navy Federal to Promote Financial Literacy
In a world where financial decisions shape our daily lives, the ability to understand the intricacies of finance is not just a valuable life skill, it is a critical skill..
Family Volunteering: Benefits & How to Get Involved
What Is Family Volunteering? Family volunteering is a type of all-ages group volunteering that can include any type of family members and relationships. Whether it’s parents, grandparents, cousins and /..
Addressing Spatial Inequality
The zip code where you’re born can significantly influence the trajectory of your life. The resources and opportunities available within arm’s reach can set the stage for either prosperity or..
Zenani Russell’s Story – From Struggle to Stability
In the midst of financial strain, increased costs of living and the undeniable challenge of being a single mother, Zenani Russell found herself struggling to meet the overwhelming demands of..
WBJ 2023 CEO of the Year Honorees: Rosie Allen-Herring Awarded DEI Champion
Rosie Allen-Herring (President and CEO of United Way of the National Capital Area) was recently awarded as DEI Champion for the WBJ 2023 CEO of the Year. Find out more..
