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United Way NCA President & CEO Rosie Allen-Herring Named Interim President and CEO of United Way Worldwide
Proven Local Leader with 35 Years in the National Capital Area and Trustee Member of United Way Worldwide Board to Steer United Way’s Global Mission Washington, DC – United Way of the..
What is Accessibility? Definition and Comprehensive Guide Plus Examples
Accessibility is a key part of building inclusive communities where every individual, regardless of ability, has equal access to information, services, and spaces. Whether navigating a city street, attending a..
Where Your Raise Still Can’t Cover the Rent
Getting a raise should feel like progress. But for many workers, wages are falling behind rent more than ever — since 2019, rents nationally have jumped 34%, while wages only..
Facts About Homelessness: Stats, Causes & Solutions
Homelessness is often discussed in headlines and statistics, but behind every data point is a person with a story. Families juggling multiple jobs and still unable to afford rising rents,..
States Where Americans Are Struggling Most to Afford Basic Needs
Today, 13% of U.S households are earning below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), while an additional 29% of U.S. households qualify as ALICE—Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed—earning too much to..
Building Career Readiness at Home: How Families Create Future Success
Career readiness begins long before a young person fills out their first job application. It starts at home, where families play a defining role in shaping the skills, confidence, and..
Enhancing Financial Literacy: Your Comprehensive Guide
Financial literacy has become an essential life skill in today’s changing economic landscape. Rising living costs, new financial technologies, and an increasing number of financial products have made money management..
Childhood Poverty in the United States
Child poverty is a tragic problem affecting millions of children in America. According to US Census Bureau data, over 9 million kids in the United States live below the federal..
United Way of the National Capital Area Welcomes Reopening of Federal Government and Cautions Impact Will Have Lasting Ripple Effects
Washington, D.C. (November 13, 2025) — United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) welcomes the reopening of the federal government following a 43-day shutdown that began on..
