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Celebrated Author Inspires United Way Women Leaders

Bestselling author and startup investor Fran Hauser shared her approach to working with others, setting boundaries and mentoring with 400...

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United Way Receives $1.1 Million From Congress To Reverse Child Care Deserts

Backed by Rep. Mikie Sherrill, United In Care project funded for N.J.’s 11th Congressional District Backed by Rep. Mikie Sherrill,...

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Nearly $415 Million in Child Tax Credit Remains Unclaimed in New Jersey

By filing their taxes, some 140,000 eligible households can receive the credit Thousands of cash-strapped New Jersey families with...

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United Way’s Winter Golf Tradition Raises Funds for Struggling Families

Nearly $40,000 Raised to Help ALICE

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United Way Offers Struggling Residents Free Online Tax Preparation and Filing Services

Safe, secure online portal saves low- and moderate-income families hundreds in tax prep fees Starting today, area residents can once...

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Join United Way’s Winter Golf Tradition

United Way Chili Open Golf Classic returns on Feb. 5 after pandemic pause Winter sports enthusiasts are invited to play golf in whatever...

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60% of Low-Income Households Lost Job Earnings vs. 40% of Higher-Income Households During Pandemic

New COVID-19 report uncovers data confirming stark disparities Low-income households reported losing employment income at a markedly...

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FirstEnergy Corp. Donates Nearly $100,000 of Personal Protective Equipment to United Way

United Way of Northern New Jersey received approximately $98,000 worth of personal protective equipment thanks to a generous donation by...

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Child Care

United In Care advocates for the state's investment in family care providers The following testimony was submitted to the New Jersey...

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United Way Speaks Up For ALICE

United Way of Northern New Jersey CEO Kiran Handa Gaudioso calls for equity for ALICE in the FY 2022 state budget.

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United Way Honors RWJBarnabas Health For ALICE Advocacy

RWJBarnabas Health to receive the ALICE Impact Award at the Winter Gala to Celebrate ALICE RWJBarnabas Health will be awarded the ALICE...

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Standing Up For Our Democracy

United Way denounces violence at the U.S. Capitol Two disparate images were on display at the seat of our country’s democracy yesterday. One

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United Way Coalition Gives ALICE A Voice

With the help of passionate local advocates, United Way of Northern New Jersey gave ALICE households a voice in the 2021 state budget.

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United Way Fights For Quality, Affordable Preschool -- And Wins

It’s been a decade-long battle, but thanks to $7.7 million in new state funding, we can now claim a partial victory for preschool expansion.

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