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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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

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Meet United Way Women United Leader Michele Dreiblatt

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

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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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Fiserv and Samsung Receive United Way Impact Awards

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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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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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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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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.