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United Way NCA improves lives of underserved individuals by focusing community resources on creating measurable and lasting impact

For nearly 100 years, United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) has worked diligently to improve the lives of underserved individuals by focusing community resources on creating measurable and lasting impact. We are uniquely positioned at the intersection of the public, private, philanthropic, and nonprofit sectors, and we leverage our partnerships to mobilize resources and people to lead collective impact for our community. Through our Community Commitment and programs in health, education, and economic opportunity, we are transforming the health and well-being of thousands of people in our region each year.

United Way NCA’s programs primarily serve the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) population, low- and moderate-income individuals and families that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level but less than the basic cost of living for the county/state in which they live. We provide a holistic approach that addresses the barriers and challenges community members face and offer a range of programs that provide equitable opportunities to help children and families lead healthy, successful lives.  We understand that to truly address the challenges ALICE households face we must support innovative, collaborative solutions to end systemic inequities that deepen economic, health, and educational disparities for the ALICE population, particularly those from Black and Brown communities. Only then can United Way NCA reach its ambitious goal of cutting the number of ALICE households in our region by the year 2035.

United Way of the National Capital Area

A hot plate of food when it’s needed most. For people fighting or fleeing disasters, we are here. 

Ten years ago, my wife Patricia and I had a big dream to start World Central Kitchen. We envisioned an organization that would create smart solutions to hunger and poverty, and for many years we saw an amazing impact through our clean cookstoves initiative, culinary training programs, and social enterprise ventures that empower communities and strengthen economies. But we had no idea we would one day be answering the call in Puerto Rico and around the world – “Food First Responders” serving millions of meals each year. In the process, we learned that a small NGO can change the world through the power of food.

Last year, WCK activated in response to dozens of disasters — some of them natural, and some man-made. From serving children in the shelters on our border with Mexico to making deliveries by lamplight to those keeping watch over beaches in Indonesia, our fight to feed the hungry has taken us to more places than we ever expected.

At the same time, WCK continues planting roots in the communities where we work. Our Plow to Plate program is helping to create food resiliency in the face of future disasters. In Haiti, aspiring chefs are obtaining the skills and confidence they need to elevate their careers and the country’s tourism sector.

With your help, we have shown that there is no place too far or disaster too great for our chefs to be there with a hot plate of food when it’s needed most.

I hope you’ll dream with us as we envision a world where there is always a warm meal, an encouraging word, and a helping hand in hard times. Thank you for taking this journey with us.

Join me in fulfilling the inspiring words of John Steinbeck: Wherever there’s a fight so hungry people may eat, we will be there.

We must be there.
- Jose Andres, founder

World Central Kitchen

The Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation works to continue the mindful teachings and loving practice of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay).

The Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation acts as a conduit between our mindful community (Sangha) and the continuation of Thay’s mindful teachings and loving practice. We work mindfully to continue the work of Thich Nhat Hanh, support our practice centers around the world, and engage in Sangha (community) building in order to foster peace and transform suffering in all people, animals, plants and our planet.  

The Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation is a division of the Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism, Inc. (PVCEB) (formerly known as the Unified Buddhist Church). PVCEB is a U.S. nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. 

Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation

Still Water Mindfulness Practice Center is a nonprofit religious or spiritual organization. It is based in Takoma Park, MD. It received its nonprofit status in 2005.

Still Water Mindfulness Practice Center

InsideClimate News

CAI is an international NGO promoting education & literacy, especially for girls, in remote areas of Pakistan, Afghanistan & Tajikistan.

Vision: To unlock the full potential of girls and women through education. When girls and women thrive, their families, communities, and nations prosper.  Educate a girl. Change the world.  Mission: To promote education and livelihood skills, especially for girls and women, in the remote regions of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.

Central Asia Institute

Friends Of Sligo Creek is a nonprofit organization focused on preserving, protecting, and improving environment. It is based in Takoma Park, MD. It received its nonprofit status in 2002.

Friends Of Sligo Creek

An organization focused on preserving, protecting, and improving environment. It received its nonprofit status in 2022.

Conservative Climate Foundation Inc

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