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Calls and texts to United Way Bay Area for assistance on its 211 helpline over the prior 90-day period highlight a persistent need for resources, with call and text volumes consistently exceeding pre-pandemic levels

MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case (601) 832-6079 blake@emccommunications.com San Francisco, February 5, 2024 — Today, United Way Bay Area — one of the most respected and…

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Our Theory of Change

Setting the Standard for a More Equitable Bay Area   By Kelly Batson, UWBA Chief Community Impact Officer   As a poverty-fighting organization with the…

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Governor Newsom’s Proposed January 2024-2025 Budget

Statement from Pete Manzo, President & CEO, United Ways of California Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Today Governor Newsom presented a 2024-25 Budget Proposal which underscores…

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United Way Bay Area Commences Search for Next CEO

San Francisco, March 22, 2024–Today, United Way Bay Area, one of the most respected and highly effective philanthropic organizations fighting poverty in the region, announced...

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United Way Bay Area opens new SparkPoint program at San Francisco State University

MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case (601) 832-6079 blake@emccommunications.com San Francisco, March 19, 2024–Leaders with United Way Bay Area (UWBA) were joined today by San Francisco Supervisor...

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5 Ways Whole Communities Can Benefit from Affordable Housing

Replacing Myth with Tangible Benefit   By Karen Nemsick, Director, Housing Justice Initiative   There is the myth that affordable housing brings down the value...

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Reflections and Appreciations – A Message from UWBA CEO Kevin Zwick

By: Kevin ZwickCEO, United Way Bay Area I remember it vividly – it was the first week of March 2020, and shelter-in-place orders were just...

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Calls and texts to United Way Bay Area for assistance on its 211 helpline over the prior 90-day period highlight a persistent need for resources, with call and text volumes consistently exceeding pre-pandemic levels

MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case (601) 832-6079 blake@emccommunications.com San Francisco, February 5, 2024 — Today, United Way Bay Area — one of the most respected and...

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Our Theory of Change

Setting the Standard for a More Equitable Bay Area   By Kelly Batson, UWBA Chief Community Impact Officer   As a poverty-fighting organization with the...

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Kevin Zwick, CEO, United Way Bay Area on KQED: All Things Considered Jan 20, 2024

HEAR KEVIN ZWICK SPEAK ON FEDERAL CHILD TAX CREDIT Hear Kevin Zwick, CEO, United Way Bay Area speaks on the benefits of expanding the expand...

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Governor Newsom’s Proposed January 2024-2025 Budget

Statement from Pete Manzo, President & CEO, United Ways of California Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Today Governor Newsom presented a 2024-25 Budget Proposal which underscores...

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CEO Transition

As we welcome the new year, it is with deep gratitude that we also begin 2024 by preparing to bid farewell to United Way Bay...

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Halfway There: Charting Progress in the Pursuit of Equity

By: Kevin ZwickCEO, United Way Bay Area For me, December is always a time for reflection. It’s a practice spurred by various factors: the abundance...

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United Way Bay Area receives $3 Million grant from BMO to support household financial stability across the Bay Area

MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case (601) 832-6079 blake@emccommunications.com San Francisco, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 – United Way Bay Area announced a multi-year $3 million grant from...

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Building Towards Regional Solutions

Putting the Pieces Together   By East Bay Housing Organizations   Bay Area jurisdictions have had a piecemeal approach to addressing the housing affordability crisis...

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The Need for Voices Like Mine

Rachel Reese on Being a UWBA Ambassador     Originally from Harlem, New York, I come from humble beginnings. My parents had a 3rd-grade education...

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In the news: September 29, 2023

Kevin Zwick (CEO – United Way Bay Area) – Speaks about housing in the Bay Area in an opinion piece for the Mercury News The...

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Protected: How Tax Credits Address Poverty.

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Over 2,000 Bay Area Children Thrive Thanks to Collective Efforts

UWBA Backpack Drive 2023 What began as an endeavor to equip over 2,200 Bay Area students with essential school supplies turned into a remarkable example...

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In the news: September 19, 2023

Kevin Zwick (CEO – United Way Bay Area) – Speaks on KCBS Radio regarding Child Poverty Doubling Across the Nation Interview Courtesy of KCBS Radio...

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STATEMENT: United Way Bay Area *ecstatic* the California Legislature advances ACA 1 to the November Ballot

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Caitlin McShane (415) 225-8855 caitlin@emccommunications.com Statement from TaShon Thomas, Director of Public Policy at United Way Bay Area, the area’s...

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New Research: Financial support and coaching improves persistence and graduation rates for community college students by 86%

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case (601) 832-6079 blake@emccommunications.com San Francisco, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023—Today, United Way Bay Area (UWBA) released new, quantitative research...

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New Study Reveals Giving Disparities

Understanding Disparities and ReThinking Resources By: Kelly Batson, UWBA Chief Community Impact Officer At United Way Bay Area (UWBA), our hopes and dreams to break...

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What to Watch for 2023

6 California Bills to Keep an Eye On *State Legislative Update* This year, United Way Bay Area is continuing to track state legislation that would...

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This is the Work!

A conversation with Kelly Batson on Values, Adapting, and Creating Lasting Impact   As the Chief Community Impact Officer, and a driving force behind United...

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UWBA Earns Guidestar 2023 Platinum Rating

Commitment to Transparency Recognized By Nonprofit Watchdog We are thrilled to share United Way Bay Area (UWBA) has recently achieved the Candid Guidestar 2023 Platinum...

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Empowering Youth for Future Success

Y.O.P. OnTrack Career Expo 2023 hits SF State United Way Bay Area’s (UWBA) commitment to engaging youth and young adults in career exploration means we...

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United Way Bay Area awards $750,000 in housing justice grants to 23 local nonprofits

United Way Bay Area awards $750,000 in housing justice grants to 23 local nonprofits With a critical shortage of housing in the Bay Area region,...

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