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JUST RELEASED: Report to the Community - Annual Report 2021

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CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

We're Celebrating 100 Years all year long! See how you can get involved!

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2022-2025 UNITED WAY BAY AREA STRATEGIC PLAN

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GIVE

Every dollar counts.

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ADVOCATE

Your voice matters.

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VOLUNTEER

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

We’re out to change that.

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REFLECTING ON 100 YEARS OF UNITED WAY BAY AREA

By: Kevin Zwick, CEO of United Way Bay Area

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LAUNCHING OUR NEXT CENTURY OF IMPACT: DISMANTLING POVERTY. REBUILDING FOR EQUITY.

By: Kevin Zwick, CEO of United Way Bay Area

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100 Years and Counting

United Way Bay Area Celebrates a Century of Impact, United for Equity.

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Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Increase The Number of Children Living in Poverty

Statement from our CEO, Kevin Zwick.

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Backpack & School; Supplies Drive

Every year, we host a Back-To-School drive to gather essential backpacks and school supplies that help prepare youth who can’t afford them.

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Our Impact

67000000

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

96850

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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Housing justice

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Meeting basic needs

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Employment and career opportunities

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Financial stability

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Housing justice

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What We're Up To

The Price of UWBA’s Proudest Moments

Standing on the Principle of Equity No Matter What   Standing on principle has always had its

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Reflecting on 100 Years of United Way Bay Area

By Kevin Zwick, CEO This year, United Way Bay Area is celebrating a century of impact, united for

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100 Years and Counting

 United Way Bay Area Celebrates a Century of Impact, United for Equity   There was an idea,

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3 Important Policy Paths to Household Stability

UWBA’s Push for Economic Success, Housing, and 2-1-1 Infrastructure United Ways of California (UWCA)

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Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Increase The Number of Children Living in Poverty

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paulina Campos paulina@emccommunications.com

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SparkPoint’s 3rd Annual Education Convening

 Promoting Opportunity, Economic Mobility and Academic Success by Supporting Basic Needs   The

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STORIES OF IMPACT

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

A GROWING FAMILY GAINS FINANCIAL STABILITY IN UNPRECEDENTED TIMES

Paris's Story

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NAVIGATING FINANCIAL BURDENS AND FOOD INSECURITY TO COMPLETE HIGHER EDUCATION

Marcia's Story

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A PATH OF SUPPORT PROVIDES NEEDED HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES

Jazzy's Story

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GIVE

Help struggling Bay Area residents break the cycle of poverty.

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Take action to break the cycle of poverty.

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