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Speaking Out To Restore Free Tax Prep Funding
United Way volunteer John May makes the case for restoring $750,000 in state funding for free tax prep services.
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...
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.
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....
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
The Drumbeat for ALICE is Strong
ALICE National Summit draws more than 550 attendees to New Orleans The drumbeat in support of struggling ALICE families was strong and...
Helping Child Care Business Owners Build A Successful Future
United In Care assists providers in establishing fiscal planning to create a more sustainable business Stacey Cummins, owner of Little...
Meet Women United Member Donna Barker
For over two years, Donna has contributed to making meaningful change in the lives of women and families on the brink of poverty. Learn more
Meet United Way Women United Leader Michele Dreiblatt
Meet Michele Dreiblatt, leader of United Way of Northern New Jersey Women United.
New Inflation Tracker: Cost of NJ’s Basics Rising Faster Than CPI
ALICE Essentials Index reveals NJ’s retail salespeople lost $28,300 in buying power over 15 years The cost of six household essentials in...
Fiserv and Samsung Receive United Way Impact Awards
Fiserv and Samsung Receive United Way Impact Awards
Tiffany Dufu Inspires Record Crowd at United Way Fundraiser
Annual women's networking event reaches $1 million raised milestone.
Women’s Leadership Champion Tiffany Dufu Headlines United Way Fundraiser
Lisa Hamilton, CEO of Annie E. Casey Foundation will receive Women in Philanthropy Award
Improving the Child Care Industry...One Professional at a Time
United In Care pilot project inspires business mentorship and peer support Joan Dillon is helping to polish the professional attributes...
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.
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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