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We Are Not Okay
In this episode of The Way Forward, we’re hearing the personal encounters of police brutality and racism from some of United Way NCA’s staff.
How the Embassy of Canada and a Tree Lighting Celebration Helps United Way NCA Tackle Our Community’s Most Pressing Issues
United Way of the National Capital Area and the Embassy of Canada will co-host the 28th Annual La Soirée – a Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration to raise charitable contributions to..
United Way of the National Capital Area Partners with Paint It Kids to Bring Census Art Break to Young Students and Families
There are a lot of ways families are learning and relearning how to connect with each other while they shelter in place. One of the ways United Way of the..
What You Can Do If You’re Laid Off From Your Job in the DMV
In today’s episode of The Way Forward, we’re looking at what you can do to help yourself recovery from a sudden furlough or job loss. For more information, please visit financialempowermentcenters.org!
#GivingTuesdayNow Raises Nearly $2 Million For Washington D.C Metro Nonprofits
WASHINGTON, DC, May 8, 2020 – Three of the region’s largest giving days synced up efforts on #GivingTuesdayNow, a global movement for generosity as a response to the unprecedented need..
United Way of the National Capital Area Expands The Reach of Its Support of the Community During Pandemic In Areas of Health and Financial Stability
WASHINGTON, DC (May 6, 2020)— United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) continues to meet the demands of the community in the areas of access to..
US States with the Most Essential Workers
The United States has been weathering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic for weeks now, and, as a result, we’ve been forced to reckon with the many inequities that are..
Fishing for Hope in A Time of Uncertainty
With the region experiencing shortages across major resources in light of COVID-19, nonprofit organizations are finding ways to add capacity to the work they’re doing on the frontlines for their..
Do More 24 Impact Stories: The Fishing School
In this episode of The Way Forward, we’re sitting down with the Fishing School to talk about how they see Do More 24, the DMV’s largest day of giving, as a means to tackle the achievement gap post COVID-19. Visit domore24.org to learn more!