United Way Bay Area

What Exactly Do We Do?

We unite individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and government partners to fight for the education, basic needs, and financial stability of each and every person in the Bay Area.

What we're up to

United Way tops Forbes list

Ranked as America’s top charity in 20th edition of the Forbes top-charities list

United Way Launches Retirement Savings

CalSavers designed to give easy way to save for retirement

Become a Certified Tax Volunteer

Volunteer today to help tax filers get the refund they deserve

Emerging Leaders hosted annual Winter Wonderland

Bringing together local families for an evening of music, food and gift-giving

Is In The Numbers

4656

adults received free one-on-one financial coaching.

108000

calls answered and 53,000 online visits to connect those in need with essential services.

7300

youth connected with jobs, internships, and job training.

78000

tax returns filed, bringing back $82 million in refunds to low- and moderate-income families.

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low-income families in the Bay Area served through our Labor Community Services partnership.

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What Exactly Do We Do?

We unite individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and government partners to fight for the education, basic needs, and financial stability of each and every person in the Bay Area.

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How Do We Do What We Do?

We address the needs of our community through four pillars of impact.

Youth Development

Adult Empowerment

Community Development

Basic Needs