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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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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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Rep. Sherrill, First Lady Murphy & United Way Launch Early Education Program in District 11

Federally funded project currently recruiting home-based child care providers for shared-services network Rep. Mikie Sherrill, (NJ-11)...

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New York Jets and Quidel Donate At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits

UWNNJ distributed kits to child care providers and caregiver partners During the height of the latest outbreak of COVID-19, United Way of...

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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 Service Helps Residents Claim COVID-19 Stimulus Payments

Area residents from low- and moderate-income households needing help in securing coronavirus stimulus payments can now turn to United Way.

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United Way Launches Free IRS-Certified Tax Preparation Online

Low- and moderate-income residents can receive free tax prep and filing services during the pandemic Beginning February 1, 2021, area...

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2020 ALICE Report For New Jersey Released

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 #ActForALICE Today, we release our new ALICE Report for New Jersey and more than ever, it’s a call to action....

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United Way Reimagines Child Care With New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund

NJPRF is partnering with United Way to develop and fund a multimillion-dollar initiative seeking to reinvent child care in New Jersey.

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United Way Kicks Off Virtual School Supplies Drive

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Help support United Way Tools for School United Way of Northern New Jersey is seeking help from volunteers and...

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Struggling Workers Can Apply For COVID-19 ALICE Recovery Funds

Low- and moderate-income workers in northern New Jersey who had a loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic can apply online for help.

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United Way Announces COVID-19 ALICE Recovery Fund

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 New York Jets kick off fund with $250,000 donation; Donate at UnitedWayNNJ.org/ALICErecovery United Way of...

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