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“Equity” and “equality” are not synonymous. Find out the difference between equity and equality and why United Way NCA is championing equity in the region. Updated on 10/22/2024 Many people..

Oct. 21, 2025 What does equity mean in terms of social justice? How does the social justice definition shape our understanding of fairness and equity? Learn more about equity and..

In the United States, not every child can live in a household with their biological parents or guardians. Instead, sometimes children may need to be placed in foster care, an..

Social Empowerment: Definition & Theory What Is Social Empowerment? Social empowerment is the process of building autonomy, confidence, and access to the resources needed to create change and shape a..

What is the Social Responsibility Norm? The social responsibility norm (SRN), closely tied to the concept of what is social responsibility, is a societal expectation that people should engage in..

Cost of living increases are more than just numbers in a headline — they shape the financial realities of everyday life. To better understand these changes, it’s important to start..

Between the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 academic years, in-state tuition rates at public universities rose by 4.4%, while out-of-state tuition and fees rose by 3%. For many ALICE (Asset Limited, Income..

United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) and Nando’s PERi-PERi are joining forces to deliver non-perishable food donations throughout the region, including Jackson’s Pantry at the National..

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 20, 2025) – United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA), in partnership with United For ALICE, today released The State of ALICE in the..