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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..

Career readiness begins long before a young person fills out their first job application. It starts at home, where families help children and teens build the skills and confidence they..

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..

Child poverty in America remains a serious issue affecting millions of families. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 9 million children live below the federal poverty line, often without..

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..

“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 about giving people more control over their lives. It builds confidence, independence, and access to resources. These resources..