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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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...
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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, New York Jets team up for 25th annual Hometown Huddle
On November 9, United Way Women United and the Jets Women’s Organization helped build a $75,000 playground for Unity Charter School in Morri
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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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Together, We Equipped 3,000 Students for Success
Thousands of children were given the opportunity for success thanks to United Way Tools for School.
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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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Riding the Tech Wave to Improve Child Care
Family child care providers understand the need for technology, but providing support and training is key to increasing adoption Alicia...
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