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United Way of Greater Newark will be relaunching its Women United of Greater Newark network. This collective of women leaders, advocates, and changemakers are on a mission to support Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, also known as ALICE, households in overcoming financial hardship. Alongside United Way of Greater Newark, the Women United of Greater Newark network [...]

NEWARK – A $250,000 grant awarded to United Way of Greater Newark will be used to support Asset Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed (ALICE) families’ access to critical resources and financial support that they need to thrive, at a time when nearly one in three Newark children live in poverty. Citi Foundation has given United Way of [...]

Make $80,000 or less last year? Get free help from experts at the 2026 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. NEWARK, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the City of Newark/United Way Greater Newark. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site. Mayor Ras Baraka recently joined the United Way [...]

The Rockefeller Foundation recently announced that Catherine Wilson, CEO and president of United Way of Greater Newark as one of its fellows for its Big Bets Fellowship. This fellowship will support her work for the Asset Limited, Income Constrained and Employed (ALICE) population to invest in community-developed housing and generate financial returns for residents, creating a cooperative [...]

United Way of Greater Newark (UWGN) is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Catherine Wilson, has been honored with the inaugural NJBIZ Executive Excellence Award. This new program recognizes New Jersey’s most impactful senior executives for their leadership, vision, and commitment to their organizations and communities. The NJBIZ Executive Excellence Awards celebrate leaders [...]

United Way of Greater Newark (UWGN) is proud to announce that we have received Silver Recognition in the 5th Annual Anthem Awards in the category of Humanitarian Action & Services – Community Engagement. The Anthem Awards celebrate purpose and mission-driven work from organizations worldwide, setting a global benchmark for social impact. This award specifically recognizes [...]