The United Way of the National Capital Area works with many area charities and community partners to address the education of our region’s children. We want to ensure that during every step of a child’s development, he or she has the support they need to be a success.
But - we need your help. Take a look at the resources, listen to education advocates about the role we can play, and consider donating your time and dollars to make an impact.
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If you think it’s too late to prepare your home for the winter months, think again! There’s no time like the present to continue cold weather home maintenance projects you’ve already begun in the fall. The tasks you have to complete don’t have to be overwhelming when you take the necessary steps to prepare one step at a time. National DIY expert and HGTV host Lynda Lyday will provide a helping hand with tips and tools for you to properly complete your top DIY projects.
Lucir espléndida para una noche en la ciudad requiere más que un vestuario glamoroso, accesorios con brillo y un maquillaje perfecto. La súper estrella latina Shaila Dúrcal sabe que usar una fragancia que complemente su estilo le permite sentirse fresca y segura — por eso usará una de las sofisticadas fragancias de la Colección Degree Women Fine Fragrance, una línea de antiperspirantes/desodorantes y body mists, en la 11a Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY®, que se llevará a cabo el 11 de noviembre en Las Vegas, y será transmitida en vivo por la cadena Univisión entre las 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. EST/PST (7 p.m. CDT).
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Ticketmaster, a Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) company, and IOMEDIA, a digital agency, today announced the creation of an exclusive relationship to introduce Virtual Venue™, a cutting-edge interactive ticketing technology to teams, venues, and fans across the sports and entertainment industry.
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Amway today announced the launch of its new ARTISTRY® Reflective Beauty Trend Colour Collection created in collaboration with renowned makeup artist Frances Hathaway.
Drawing inspiration from the layered looks that graced the fall runways, Frances wanted to create a collection that provided this same versatility with colour. Two complete face palettes offer multi-dimensional shades that can be used to achieve a light veil of colour or layered for added texture and intensity. Blending romanticism with modern day sophistication, she expertly crafted six looks that reflect the nostalgic, yet glamorous beauty of the season.
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Sixteen of the country’s most hopeless cooks attempt to transform from kitchen zeros into kitchen heroes as they compete in a grueling culinary boot camp on season two of Food Network’s primetime reality series, Worst Cooks in America. With a season one victory under her belt, Chef Anne Burrell (Secrets of a Restaurant Chef) returns to lead the red team to repeat success, but one obstacle stands in the way: Chef Robert Irvine (Dinner: Impossible) brings his unparalleled expertise in conquering culinary obstacles to the competition as the show’s new co-host determined to overthrow Anne’s reign with a blue team win.
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At TimetoPlayMag.com, we always say, “The hot toy is only hot if it’s hot for your kids.” With thousands of toys on the market, every year, sorting through the selections and negotiating the promotional landscape can be a challenge for any parent or gift-giver.
At Time to Play, we review literally thousands of toys every year, and we try to offer both realistic assessment of the value of the toys and a sense of the kids who would get the most out of them. Not to mention tips on great video games, books and insightful information and commentary on current issues in family life and play.
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For today’s busy families, getting sick is no fun. With cough, cold and flu season here, many parents are taking precautions to help keep their children healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),¹ one of the best ways to protect against getting sick is to wash hands often. To help teach families about the importance of clean hands and preventing the spread of germs, Wet Ones® Antibacterial Hand Wipes has launched the Wet Ones Healthy Hands Zone™ website, an educational resource developed by Bill Nye, renowned science educator and author of Bill Nye the Science Guy's Great Big Book of Tiny Germs.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service reported earlier this week that more than 50 million Americans, including 17 million children, live in hunger. The 2009 report on Household Food Insecurity in the United States illustrates how the issue of hunger is affecting our country. To raise national awareness among adults about the growing problem of hunger, Feeding America and the Ad Council today announced the launch of a new series of national public service advertisements (PSAs) featuring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and other actors, designed to motivate Americans to get involved in the fight against hunger.
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CODA Automotive, a California-based electric car and battery company, will make its auto show debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this month. The company will host a press reception to kick off the show on Wednesday, November 17 from 4:00 — 6:00 p.m. As part of an ongoing commitment to educate consumers about sustainability and green energy technology, CODA will host a series of educational seminars throughout the show, ultimately reaching more than 600 students.
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Pleated, pierced and crimped together just so, here comes the planet’s newest diva: Miss Illy, famed Barneys New York creative director Simon Doonan’s singular vision in illy espresso tins and foil, debuted November 16 in the Barneys New York holiday windows. Fresh and full-bodied as the primo Arabica she once so lovingly nurtured (her parts all fashionably recycled), Ms. Illy is the can’t-miss vixen centerpiece of the iconic retailer’s Madison Avenue flagship windows, themed “Have a Foodie Holiday” for 2010.
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Sears and Kmart are spreading the holiday spirit early by changing the lives of one very special family and two well deserving charities as they announce the grand prize winner of the Shop Your Way Rewards “What Would You Do With One Billion Points?” contest. Todd Benjamin, resident of Lakewood, Colo., was named the winner for the national Sears and Kmart contest and received half of the prize value and the other half will be donated to the Rocky Mountain Rett Association (RMRA) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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