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DID YOU KNOW? 1 in 4 Bay Area residents struggle to make ends meet. Together, we can address this! Your donation helps us to continue our work to break the cycle of poverty for our community.

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OVER 600,000 BAY AREA HOUSEHOLDS STRUGGLE TO MEET BASIC NEEDS

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Disrupting the Systems Perpetuating Poverty

By: Kevin Zwick, CEO of United Way Bay Area

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UWBA 101: MOBILIZE

By: Kevin Zwick, CEO of United Way Bay Area

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CELEBRATING A CENTURY, REDEDICATING TO THE JOURNEY AHEAD

By: Kevin Zwick, CEO of United Way Bay Area

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UNITED WAY BAY AREA APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVES

By: Kevin Zwick, CEO of United Way Bay Area

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2023 Regional Strategic Town Hall - NORTH BAY - Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT

We’re inviting you to join us as we discuss the needs of the local community and learn how UWBA is moving to address those concerns in a way that centers equity in our mission to dismantle poverty and build pathways to prosperity

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YOUR TAX QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Are you feeling overwhelmed or confused about the tax filing process? You’re not alone! But don’t worry, there’s good news

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PERSPECTIVE: RUSSELL

What We Talk About When We Talk About Housing

Read Russell's Perspective on the Affordable Housing Struggle

Our Impact

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$67M+ returned to the community in tax refunds though our free tax preparation program EKS

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calls and texts answered by our 211 helpline

2784

clients received long-term financial or career coaching through SparkPoint

Our Impact Areas

Meeting basic needs

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Employment and career opportunities

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Financial stability

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Meeting basic needs

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WHAT WE'RE UP TO

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PERSPECTIVE: Russell

What We Talk About When We Talk About Housing By Russell Brautigam, UWBA Ambassador “Despite my progress, finding affordable housing in the Bay Area..

Read Russells Perspective on the Affordable Housing Struggle

UWBA 101: DISMANTLE

Disrupting the Systems Perpetuating Poverty By: Kevin Zwick CEO, United Way Bay Area Last month, we focused on how United Way Bay Area mobilizes the region...

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TOASTING FOR SPARKPOINT

WU’s Third Annual Galentine’s Event Supports Women Across the Bay

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Statement: United Way Bay Area Eager to see Innovative Solutions in Housing Elements from Cities and Counties in Bay Area

Statement from Kevin Zwick, CEO of United Way Bay Area, one of the area’s most respected and effective philanthropic organizations fighting poverty, on the importance of municipal housing element plans due to Sacramento on Jan. 31.

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Together in the Wake

Resources for Supporting Our Oakland and Half Moon Bay Communities Our hearts continue to go out to the individuals and families impacted by the gun...

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How Tax Credits Address Poverty

Providing Relief and Promoting Workforce Participation By Sophia Selassie, UWBA Program Manager, Free Tax Help With rising costs of living, increasingly shrinking wages and...

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UWBA 101: MOBILIZE

Activating the Power of Partnership By: Kevin Zwick CEO, United Way Bay Area You have probably heard us say “Mobilize, Dismantle, and Build” when summarizing...

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Your Tax Questions Answered

A guide to free tax help and tax credit.

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PRESS RELEASE: Governor Newsom’s Proposed January 2023-2024 Budget Key Investments Brief for UWCA Members

Governor Newsom’s proposed January 2023-2024 budget key investments brief for UWCA members.

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STORIES OF IMPACT

Learn how your gift supports services and programs that change lives in the Bay Area.

MEET SUI

Sui talks about her journey to financial stability with the help of SparkPoint & Free Tax Help.

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MEET MARIO

Mario on the difference one phone call can make.

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MEET ELIZABETH

Elizabeth talks about economic opportunities, community development, and the partnership between EBALDC and UWBA.

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MEET DAN

Dan describes his time volunteering with the Free Tax Help program as eye-opening and rewarding. He worked with a team of volunteers to provide tax preparation services, helping individuals and families from all walks of life, which he says can be “visceral” seeing the difference it can make in their lives.

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MEET MARIA

"When I retired, I wanted to volunteer…I wanted to give back to the community," said Maria. "I tried different organizations and what I liked about United Way was that I was working mostly with volunteers."

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MEET JESS

Jess talks about her journey to becoming a UWBA Ambassador and policy advocate with the help of SparkPoint.

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ROSALIND ON FREE TAX HELP

and being a volunteer for life!

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ACCESS TO RENT RELIEF PROVIDED AN EMOTIONAL IMPACT

Elisabeth's Story

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MEET JESSE

Jesse found a SparkPoint center and was able to change his credit and start his own business.

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MEET APPLE

Apple, who found support to build a stronger financial future for her family at a United Way Bay Area SparkPoint® Center

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