Success Stories
Every year, United Way of the Bay Area’s programs help tens of thousands of people. Whether it’s getting a referral for shelter from 211, getting financial coaching from SparkPoint, getting free tax preparation from Earn It! Keep It! Save It!, or getting youth employment assistance through MatchBridge, people are reaping the benefits of our programs. United Way, and people like you who are investing in our communities, are helping to create success stories like these:
SparkPoint
SparkPoint Client Earns Her Degree – 26 Years in the Making!
Sylvia is a single mother with two daughters and a grandchild living at home. After losing her job two years ago, the family was forced to move into a cramped, one-room apartment in Daly City. > Read more
San Leandro resident Thomas R. came to SparkPoint Oakland Center because his family was struggling to adapt to changes in their economic situation.> Read more
211
Last year, 2-1-1 helped 15,791 Bay Area residents connect with food assistance programs. That represents an 88% jump in requests for food assistance from the previous year. > Read more
There’s 411 for information and 911 for emergencies, but did you know you can call 211 when you need help and don’t know where to turn? Most people don’t. Luckily for James of Vallejo, he stumbled upon 211 accidentally. > Read more
Earn it! Keep It! Save it!
The results are in, and United Way’s Earn It! Keep It! Save It! free tax preparation service for low-income residents helped bring in $63.8 million in refunds to our community. > Read more
United Way and Community Action Marin have partnered for several years on Earn It! Keep It! Save It!, offering free tax assistance and asset-building programs to thousands of low-income Marin residents. > Read more
Matchbridge
We all remember that first job interview. Maybe you were a little nervous and spent a lot of time getting ready. Perhaps you had that perfect outfit – or wish you did. For many urban youth today, professional clothes are difficult to afford. That’s why MatchBridge’s “Dress to Impress” event is so important. > Read more
