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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.

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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...

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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...

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Empowering Spanish-Speaking Child Care Providers

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

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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.

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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

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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....

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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

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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Helping Child Care Business Owners Build A Successful Future

United In Care assists providers in establishing fiscal planning to create a more sustainable business Stacey Cummins, owner of Little...

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United Way Launches Free IRS-Certified Tax Preparation Program

Low- and moderate-income families can receive free tax prep and filing services in-person and online Starting February 1, area residents...

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United Way Seeks Holiday Cheer for Individuals in Need

Our annual giving program has seen an increase in the number of registrants, which serves thousands of individuals across the region.

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Children with Special Needs Find Comfort During Summer at a South Jersey Child Care Center

United In Care funded summer program at Glassboro Child Development Center focuses on pandemic-related child development issues

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Summer Program in Jersey City Addresses Pandemic-Related Learning Loss

United In Care sponsors Busy Place Early Learning Center's summer program to help combat the effects of the pandemic on children's...

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Child Care Providers Help Children, Families Make Healthy Eating a Habit

United In Care’s food nutrition initiative provides families with ingredients and instructions on cooking healthy meals together A group...

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New Inflation Tracker: Cost of NJ’s Basics Rising Faster Than CPI

ALICE Essentials Index reveals NJ’s retail salespeople lost $28,300 in buying power over 15 years The cost of six household essentials in...

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For Child Care Providers, Every Penny Counts

United In Care's Shared Service features, like bulk purchasing, can help family child care providers be more financially stable.

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