NEWS & STORIES

Research zeroes in on households living paycheck to paycheck, priced out of survival The cost of household necessities in New Jersey rose faster than inflation for more than 15 years, leaving many households vulnerable to the growing affordability crisis, according to new data from United Way of Northern New Jersey and its research arm United For ALICE.  The latest State of ALICE report for New Jersey includes data from the ALICE Essentials Index, which tracks the rising cos

More than 50 women gathered at Deloitte recently to learn more about the impact of United Way of Northern New Jersey’s work and its Women United group.

The 2026 United Way Legacy Event brings New Jersey commercial real estate leaders to Whippany on May 8 for an afternoon of networking, recognition, and community impact. Hosted by United Way of Northern New Jersey, the event honors Erik Sletteland, spotlights five Impact Award finalists, and supports ALICE households across the region.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of John B. Franklin, United Way of Northern New Jersey CEO Emeritus and founder of the ALICE movement.

Trade another lunch meeting for fresh air, good energy, and relationship-building that feels natural.

Beginning in February, low- and moderate-income residents can once again have their taxes prepared and filed at no cost to them by using a free tax preparation program offered by United Way of Northern New Jersey and its partners.

Surrounded by Miami's vibrant culture and arts scene, United For ALICE® made history last week at the 2026 National ALICE Summit, with our largest gathering of ALICE champions to date. More than 700 changemakers from across the country gathered January 5-7, echoing a shared message: All workers and families deserve a bright future — and it starts with us.

Jenny Montoya was already an overachiever before she teamed up with United In Care in 2022. She has her Child Development Associate certification and was enrolled in New Jersey’s child care quality standards program, Grow NJ Kids. But she wanted to offer the best care to the families she served.

As the sole proprietor of Jenny’s Family Child Care, Jenny Kok is both the provider and finance department. Caring came naturally to her, and while she was skilled in finance, United In Care was able to give her business a boost.