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- ALICE Lives Here
The United Way ALICE initiative is intended to support...
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- Stuff the Bus
United Way NCA’s Stuff the Bus campaign provides backpacks...
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- ALICE Lives Here
Contact Details. United Way of the National Capital Area - DC Office. 8614 Westwood Center Drive, Suite 300Vienna, VA 22182. Phone: (202) 488-2000. unitedwaynca.org.
- 8614 Westwood Center Drive, Suite 300Vienna, VA 22182
- (202) 488-2000
- Food & Basic Needs Resources
- Housing Resources
- Health & Wellness Services
- Family & Child Resources
- Job & Education Services
- Financial Resources
United Way’s 2-1-1
2-1-1 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline number that connects callers to essential health and human services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Every day calls are received from individuals and families in search of food and other basic needs. United Way of the National Capital Arearefers these callers to 2-1-1 in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
Bread for the City
Bread for the City helps Washington, DC residents living with low income by providing food, clothing, medical care and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty. Visit breadforthecity.orgfor more information.
DC Central Kitchen
A nonprofit and social enterprise combating hunger and poverty through job training and job creation, DC Central Kitchen provides hands-on culinary job training for individuals facing high barriers to employment while creating living-wage jobs and bringing nutritious, dignified food where it is most needed. Learn more at dccentralkitchen.org.
United Way’s 2-1-1
2-1-1 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline number that connects callers to essential health and human services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Every day calls are received from individuals and families in search of rental assistance. United Way NCArefers these callers to 2-1-1 in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
House of Ruth
House of Ruth empowers women, children and families to rebuild their lives and heal from trauma, abuse and homelessness. Services encompass enriched housing for families and single women, trauma-informed daycare for children and free counseling to empower anyone, regardless of gender, who is a survivor of trauma and abuse. Find more about the programs at houseofruth.org/get-help.
DC’s Department of Human Services
DC’s local government provides myriad homeless and homeless-prevention services for families, including short-term family housing, eviction prevention and rental assistance, and housing programs, such as transitional housing, rapid rehousing, target affordable housing and permanent supportive housing. Learn more at dhs.dc.gov.
United Way NCA’s Thrive United 365
The mission of Thrive United 365 is to provide equitable access to and distribution of health resources and improve people’s lives by addressing health conditions most affecting our communities. To achieve this mission, we leverage trust and relationships in the community to create health-resource access points with the lowest barriers possible. Currently, United Way NCA’s Thrive United 365 work focuses on COVID-19 response and will expand to include chronic conditions such as diabetes and hy...
DC’s Department of Health
DC’s Department of Health is a hub of information, providing everything from vital records and information on local health professionals to listing out COVID-19 resource centers throughout the District. See it all at dchealth.dc.gov.
Family and Medical Counseling Service, Inc.
Offering a wide range of patient services, Family and Medical Counseling Service provides primary medical care, pediatrics/adolescent medicine, HIV and STD treatment, case management, therapy, needle exchange services and more. See all services at fmcsinc.org.
Developing Families Center
In a collaborative model, Developing Families Center (DFC) links the community to partner organizations that support family-centered women’s and children’s health, childcare services, family resources, maternal programs, confidential counseling and adult education. Learn more at developingfamilies.org/services.
House of Ruth
For survivors of domestic violence, House of Ruth offers a safe haven and resources, including homes for women and families, a counseling center and a childcare center. Find out more at houseofruth.org.
Planned Parenthood
With health centers across the National Capital Area, Planned Parenthood provides comprehensive, medically accurate care for patients surrounding family health. Services offered include birth control, emergency contraception, cancer screenings, HPV vaccines, pregnancy testing, counseling and more. Head to plannedparenthood.orgfor more information.
Latin American Youth Center
LAYC’s job readiness programs focus on the work skills and living wage needs of low-income, multicultural youth who are not in school or employed. The programs provide critical opportunities to develop job skills, get job training and certifications, and access internship and employment opportunities. LAYC offers job-readiness programs at all of its sites, and most programs are self-paced with some offering advanced GED education. Learn more at layc-dc.org/job-readiness.
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
The JA Company Program is an immersive entrepreneurship experience. The dynamic curriculum, hands-on experiences and authentic business community engagement help high school students develop the skills, mindset, relationships and core competencies to take control of their futures. Learn more at myja.org/jacompanyprogram.
Samaritan Ministry
Samaritan Ministry’s STRIVE Job Readiness Classes is a part of the organization’s Next Step program, created to overcome multiple barriers to employment, including incarceration, addiction or disconnection from family. The program includes pre-GED classes and work attire and other clothing that are available to community members in need. Find out more details at samaritanministry.org.
United Way NCA Financial Empowerment Centers
United Way of the National Capital Area’s five Financial Empowerment Centers across the DC region provide services to help individuals and families advance on a path toward economic opportunity by offering high-quality financial services and guidance in a welcoming, professional environment at no cost. Services include budgeting workshops, small business coaching, free tax preparation and much more. Find your local FEC at unitedwaynca.org/financial-empowerment-center.
VITA
The mission of United Way NCA’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is to provide free tax help to low- and moderate-income individuals and families, persons with disabilities and limited-English-speaking taxpayers in Washington, DC and neighboring counties in Maryland and Virginia who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. Find out more about VITA and see if you qualify for assistance here.
Rental Assistance
As the United States continues to recover from the devastating impact of the pandemic, millions of our neighbors and families face deep rental debt, evictions and the loss of basic housing security. COVID-19 has only exacerbated the affordable housing crisis that existed prior to the pandemic. To meet this critical need, United Way NCA works to connect our community members to the appropriate rental assistance program that can support those who are unable to pay rent or utilities. See resourc...
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- 1015 15th Street NW, Washington, 20005, DC
- (202) 488-2000
The DC One Fund program is the District Government’s workplace giving program. It is jointly administered by the United Way of the National Capital Area and The United Black Fund Inc. of Greater Washington, DC. The program is run by the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia. The Office of the Secretary, in conjunction with ...
The DC One Fund program is the District Government’s workplace giving program. It is jointly administered by the United Way of the National Capital Area and The United Black Fund Inc. of Greater Washington, DC. The program is run by the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia. District government employees can manage their One ...
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May 2, 2023 · The federal poverty line is $30,000 for a family of four. In D.C., households need more than three times that to meet basic needs, according to a new report from the United Way of the National ...
