Donate Now to UWNCA’s Campaign!

Campaign chair Debbi Jarvis and honorary co-chair Jason Campbell invite you to join our team by making a contribution to United Way’s 2008-2009 Campaign. United Way of the National Capital Area brings together caring people to solve tough local problems. United, we increase access to affordable housing, advocate for improved health care, provide job training and mentoring for our youth, and more.

For more information on how United Way is working to improve our community, please click here.

If you would like to make a gift of securities, please click here for the Stock Gift Form.

All federal employees must use #31408 when donating to United Way of the National Capital Area and #28836 when donating to the United Black Fund of Greater Washington.

Could You Live On $21 A Week?
UWNCA’s “Food Stamp Challenge”

Could you live on a $21 food allowance for one week? For many families who rely on food stamp benefits, that is a reality. UWNCA’s “Food Stamp Challenge” gives participants a view of what life can be like for millions of low-income Americans.

As UWNCA prepares to launch its Child Wellness Initiative, aimed in part at helping children and their families make affordable and healthy eating choices, UWNCA employees and stakeholders are taking the Food Stamp Challenge to better understand the struggle of low-income households to stretch thin budgets and maintain nutritious, healthy diets.

Join United Way of the National Capital Area as we experience what it's like to live on a $21 food allowance!

 From May 30, 2008 through June 5, participants will spend a total of $21 per person on food and beverages, shopping at the grocery store of their choice. They will record their receipts and journal their experiences. Challenge participants will have to make difficult food shopping choices, and realize how difficult it is to avoid hunger, afford nutritious foods, and stay healthy. The cost of a container of coffee and fresh fruits and vegetables will never be viewed in the same way.

For more information about UWNCA’s “Food Stamp Challenge,” and how you can participate, please click here.

Campaign Poster
To request the official 2007-08 UWNCA Campaign poster (18in. x 24in.)
call the campaign hotline at 202-488-2008.
Click here view and download copy

last updated: 09/04/2008  06:19pm