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United Way of Northern New Jersey Announces Board Officers
United Way of Northern New Jersey is pleased to announce three new members to its Board of Trustees: Suzanne Brown, Jan Brown Helgeson...
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Valley Bank and Bridge Point 78 Receive United Way Impact Awards
United Way raises $365,000 at fundraiser honoring Mark Romanski Valley Bank Headquarters and Bridge Point 78 were this year’s winners of...
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Changes to Tax Credits Widens Eligibility for Residents
United Way is ready to help using its free tax prep program Through its free tax preparation and filing services, United Way of Northern...
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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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United Way Receives $50,000 Grant to Launch Child Care Food Program
Reinvestment Fund Award to Support Healthy Eating Campaign and Bulk Food Purchasing United Way of Northern New Jersey has been approved...
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Celebrated Author to Inspire United Way Women Leaders
United Way Women United to honor YMCA CEO with Women in Philanthropy Award Area women business, community and philanthropic leaders are...
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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 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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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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United Way Seeks Holiday Cheer for Individuals in Need
Annual United Way Gifts of the Season helps 2,500 residents United Way of Northern New Jersey is seeking the assistance of area residents...
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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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United Way 'Huddles' with New York Jets and NRG
Hometown Huddle program helps build playground for Head Start of Morris County United Way of Northern New Jersey joined with the New York...
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W.K. Kellogg Foundation Awards United Way $750,000 Grant For United In Care
Funding will help build out the child care pilot project United Way of Northern New Jersey has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the...
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United Way Kicks Off Annual School Supplies Drive
Need for school supplies is great as families hardest hit by pandemic continue to struggle United Way of Northern New Jersey is seeking...
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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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Millburn Students Awarded Varsity Letters for 2,000 Volunteer Hours
United Way of Northern New Jersey’s Varsity Letter Program honors community service From helping children with special needs to writing...
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Five Join United Way's Board of Trustees
New members committed to helping ALICE and those in poverty throughout the five-county region United Way of Northern New Jersey is...
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New Tool Benefits Employers and Essential Workers
United Way's Workforce Strategies website offers insight on best practices A new website has debuted that can help businesses find ways...
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