Pandemic Impact: 157,000 More NJ Households Financially Insecure
New ALICE Report shows pandemic aids temporarily blunted the financial crisis, yet warning signs on the horizon The ranks of New Jersey...
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Tiffany Dufu Inspires Record Crowd at United Way Fundraiser
Annual women's networking event reaches $1 million raised milestone.
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Free Tax Service Saves Taxpayers Hundreds
United Way offers free tax prep to low- and moderate-income households Going against the norm for taxpayers, clients of United Way of...
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Raising the Quality of Child Care in New Jersey
United In Care helps providers navigate the Grow New Jersey Kids quality improvement rating system Recently, Michele McEnroe, a...
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Women’s Leadership Champion Tiffany Dufu Headlines United Way Fundraiser
Lisa Hamilton, CEO of Annie E. Casey Foundation will receive Women in Philanthropy Award
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Child Care Providers Prove There's Strength in Numbers
Strong bonds are forged through United In Care's network Cynthia Russell was feeling bogged down in the details of launching her own...
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Improving the Child Care Industry...One Professional at a Time
United In Care pilot project inspires business mentorship and peer support Joan Dillon is helping to polish the professional attributes...
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United Way Launches Free IRS-Certified Tax Preparation Online
Low- and moderate-income families can receive free tax prep and filing services Beginning February 1, area residents can once again...
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United Way Offers Free Financial Education Workshops
Virtual workshops help put struggling residents on path to financial stability United Way of Northern New Jersey, in partnership with...
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Served, Sacrificed, Yet Struggling
They’ve served and sacrificed for our country yet nearly one quarter — 24% — of New Jersey’s 294,717 veterans struggle to afford the basics,
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New York Jets and United Way Build New Playground
Hometown Huddle program helps build playground for Parsippany Child Daycare Center United Way of Northern New Jersey joined with the New...
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On ADA anniversary, ALICE with disabilities comes into focus
47% of New Jersey’s residents with disabilities are living in financial hardship Thirty-two years ago today, the Americans with...
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United Way Kicks Off Annual School Supplies Drive
United Way Tools for School provides children in need with basic tools for success.
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Jan Brown Helgeson Named to Women United Global Leadership Council
Jan Brown Helgeson, a tireless advocate of United Way of Northern New Jersey, is appointed to the Women United Global Leadership Council.
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New Jersey Shows Up For ALICE
New Jersey adopted a state budget that supports the unique needs of those families living paycheck to paycheck who we call ALICE.
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20 Millburn Students Earn Varsity Letters for Community Service
Senior Thaddeus Mahfouz is honored for four years of volunteer service.
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United Way of Northern New Jersey Announces Board Officers
United Way of Northern New Jersey is pleased to announce three new members to its Board of Trustees: Suzanne Brown, Jan Brown Helgeson...
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Valley Bank and Bridge Point 78 Receive United Way Impact Awards
United Way raises $365,000 at fundraiser honoring Mark Romanski Valley Bank Headquarters and Bridge Point 78 were this year’s winners of...
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ALICE Children Undercounted No More
New ALICE report and interactive tools reveal how many children are growing up amid financial insecurity.
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Changes to Tax Credits Widens Eligibility for Residents
United Way is ready to help using its free tax prep program Through its free tax preparation and filing services, United Way of Northern...
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