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Making the Case – Rallying for Child Care at the State House

United In Care staff joined child care advocates in Trenton to urge New Jersey to support the child care industry.

United Way Launches Recruitment for Volunteer Tax Preparers

Help low-income families avoid high fees, claim tax credits and help the local economy As a retiree, John May was interested in being...

New research: NJ Ranked 10th in the U.S. for Percentage of Children Living in Financial Hardship

New data and interactive tools reveal that the share of children growing up amid financial insecurity remained stubbornly high from 2019...

Empowering Spanish-Speaking Child Care Providers

United In Care empowered family child care providers to see themselves as business owners at a recent conference.

United Way of Northern New Jersey Announces New Board Members

United Way of Northern New Jersey is pleased to welcome four new members to its Board of Trustees.

United, We Equipped Over 13,000 Students with Tools For Success

Throughout August, 175 volunteers and 40 companies donated $100,596 in school supplies and donations to United Way Tools for School program.

Workers in Common Low-Wage Jobs Worse Off Than 10 Years Ago

Some low-wage workers are financially worse off today than a decade ago despite recent wage gains, according to a new report from United Way

Meet Women United Member Judith Lee

Women United member Judith Lee surrounds herself with powerful women – from her grandmother in Jamaica, to her Women United sisterhood.

New ALICE Data: Wage Gains No Match for Inflation

Today, we launch our newest research, “ALICE in the Crosscurrents: An Update on Financial Hardship” in New Jersey and across the country....

Meet Women United Member Cindy Chiarella

Women United member Cindy Chiarella believes in commitment. Read why joined a sisterhood committed to building a better community for ALICE.

United In Care Fills Gaps For ALICE Families Who Can’t Afford Child Care

United In Care Tuition assistance program proves critical to helping ALICE families access child care

Kenvue and Central 9 Receive United Way Impact Awards

United Way honors Commercial Real Estate Network members, raises $335,000 at 25th annual fundraiser Kenvue World Headquarters and Central...

United Way Thanks Volunteers Like YOU!

This National Volunteer Week, United Way thanks our volunteers who are improving life for ALICE and households in poverty.

Meet Women United Member Rowena Pullan

When Rowena joined Women United over 15 years ago, she found herself involved with a sisterhood dedicated to making change for ALICE.

United Way to Honor Real Estate Industry May 10

Seven nominees in two categories are finalists for Impact Award United Way of Northern New Jersey will celebrate its 25-year partnership...

United Way Offers Free Online Tax Filing

Free service saves low- and moderate-income households time and money For those struggling to make ends meet, affording a paid tax...

United Way Honey Open Sponsorships, Tickets Available

Support this unique women-only golf tournament, happening June 6, 2024 in picturesque Sussex County.

Meet Women United Member Carolyn Kennedy

For Women’s History Month, Carolyn is celebrating strong women - her mom, sisters, friends, and fellow Women United members. Hear her story.

Meet Women United Member Jane Kurek

Jane knows the power of connection. That’s why she’s part of Women United, helping families living paycheck to paycheck.

The Drumbeat for ALICE is Strong

ALICE National Summit draws more than 550 attendees to New Orleans The drumbeat in support of struggling ALICE families was strong and...