Press Release: Speak Up to Build Stronger Communities
Join us in calling on Congress to recognize the strong value of federal programs that build the capacity of people to thrive and succeed, and pass an appropriations bill…
Category: health
Press Release: Press Release: United Way Statement on the Better Care Reconciliation Act
Alexandria, VA. (June 28, 2017) – United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. As such, we work with a range of…
Reading Room: Five Things to Know About Summer Hunger in the United States
Summer is a time of need. For some kids, summer is a time of joy and freedom. For millions of kids who rely on school for regular meals, however…
Success Stories: Local CPA Takes Lifestyle Course, Loses Weight and Reverses Diabetes Risk
David Hinton wasn’t very surprised when his doctor informed him of his risk for type 2 diabetes. Before his diagnosis, Hinton, a successful CPA, long-time YMCA volunteer and member…
Reading Room: The World is Healthier Than Ever Before
The world is measurably healthier than it has ever been before, and that is in large part due to the hundreds of thousands of frontline health workers who are…
Reading Room: Treehouse Foundation
18 years ago I became a foster parent after reading a heartbreaking newspaper article about a 5-month-old baby who was kidnapped from his crib in foster care. The article…