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New York Jets and United Way Build New Playground
Hometown Huddle program helps build playground for Parsippany Child Daycare Center United Way of Northern New Jersey joined with the New...
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...
United Way Kicks Off Annual School Supplies Drive
United Way Tools for School provides children in need with basic tools for success.
Jan Brown Helgeson Named to Women United Global Leadership Council
Jan Brown Helgeson, a tireless advocate of United Way of Northern New Jersey, is appointed to the Women United Global Leadership Council.
New Jersey Shows Up For ALICE
New Jersey adopted a state budget that supports the unique needs of those families living paycheck to paycheck who we call ALICE.
20 Millburn Students Earn Varsity Letters for Community Service
Senior Thaddeus Mahfouz is honored for four years of volunteer service.
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...
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...
ALICE Children Undercounted No More
New ALICE report and interactive tools reveal how many children are growing up amid financial insecurity.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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