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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...

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...

Meet Women United Member Casey Carpenter

When Casey started her communications firm, she was living paycheck to paycheck. She achieved her dreams with help, and is helping others.

Meet Women United Member Donna Barker

For over two years, Donna has contributed to making meaningful change in the lives of women and families on the brink of poverty. Learn more

Meet United Way Women United Leader Michele Dreiblatt

Meet Michele Dreiblatt, leader of United Way of Northern New Jersey Women United.

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.

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

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

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...

We Mourn the Loss of Alina Klein – Leader, Advocate, Friend

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alina Klein – intrepid leader, tireless advocate, and dear friend.

Together, We Equipped 3,000 Students for Success

Thousands of children were given the opportunity for success thanks to United Way Tools for School.

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...

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...

United Way of Northern New Jersey Announces Board Officers

United Way of Northern New Jersey is pleased to announce two new members to its Board of Trustees: Brian Bovino and Ted O’Dell. An...

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.

Fiserv and Samsung Receive United Way Impact Awards

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...

United Way to Honor Real Estate Industry June 2

Eight nominees in two categories are finalists for Impact Award United Way of Northern New Jersey will bring together hundreds of...

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...

Tiffany Dufu Inspires Record Crowd at United Way Fundraiser

Annual women's networking event reaches $1 million raised milestone.

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