Welcome to United Way NCA's Women United Do More 24 Fundraising Page!

Women United are leaders who utilize their power to make a lasting impact in the National Capital Area and beyond. They support United Way NCA's mission to break down barriers faced by the women and children of the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population every day.

We all know ALICE. They may be a friend, a relative, a co-worker or a neighbor. In the National Capital Area, there are nearly 500,000 households (this translates to an estimated 1.3M adults and children) who earn above the Federal Poverty Level - approximately $26,500 for a family of four - but less than basic cost of living for the county/state in which they live.

United Way NCA's Women United are centering their investment and volunteer efforts on reducing barriers to education and economic opportunity of the women and children of the ALICE in our region. Women United are focused on two key initiatives:

Menstrual Equity and Education: Women of ALICE and those living in poverty may be forced to choose between buying food or menstrual products. Students without access to these products may skip school or decide not to participate in after-school activities. Reducing barriers to attendance is critical to ensuring a student is prepared to succeed.

College and Career Pathways: Students may struggle in deciding what they will do after high school graduation. There are many different paths to career success and fulfillment, and it is important they are exposed to all the alternatives and learn from those who walked similar paths before them. Key to their success is equitable access to tools and resources, like laptops and practical experience, so they can thrive.

#DoMoreIn24 by joining us in our efforts to meet our leadership goal of $10,000! With your support, United Way NCA can continue to mobilize partners across the region to significantly reduce the ALICE population in the National Capital Area.

We thank you in advance for your philanthropy and support of your United Way. When none are ignored, all will thrive.