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Helping ALICE Working Parents and Child Care Providers Rise
In New Jersey, ALICE parents struggle to afford child care, while child care providers struggle to stay afloat. United In Care can help.
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United Way Kicks Off Free Tax Prep Program
United Way of Northern New Jersey and its partners are once again offering low- and moderate-income area residents free tax preparation.
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Hard Work Pays Off For United In Care Home-Based Child Care Providers
While achieving a quality rating from New Jersey's child care rating system is not easy, our United In Care providers say it's worth it.
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Making the Case – Rallying for Child Care at the State House
United In Care staff joined child care advocates in Trenton to urge New Jersey to support the child care industry.
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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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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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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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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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United Way Thanks Volunteers Like YOU!
This National Volunteer Week, United Way thanks our volunteers who are improving life for ALICE and households in poverty.
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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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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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United Way Honey Open Sponsorships, Tickets Available
Support this unique women-only golf tournament, happening June 6, 2024 in picturesque Sussex County.
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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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