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On December 1st, 2022, Emerging Leaders will host a celebration to raise money and collect toys for those who need it most in this season of giving.

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Volunteer Opportunity – Help Community Members with Their Taxes!

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CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

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

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

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CEO OF UNITED WAY BAY AREA APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVES

By: Kevin Zwick, CEO of United Way Bay Area

THE SHIFTING LANDSCAPE OF POVERTY-FIGHTING POLICY

By: Kevin Zwick, CEO of United Way Bay Area

HOW WORKFORCE EQUITY AND DEVELOPMENT CAN COMBAT POVERTY

By: Kevin Zwick, CEO of United Way Bay Area

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WINTER WONDERLAND

LinkedIn, San Francisco, CA - December 1st, 5:30-7:30 PM. On December 1st, 2022, Emerging Leaders will host a celebration to raise money and collect toys for those who need it most in this season of giving.

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UCLA Dream Summer Fellows Soar at UWBA

How Two Fellows helped Prepare a Vital Resource for This Election Season

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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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Housing justice

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What We're Up To

A Light in One of Our Darkest Times

How SparkPoint’s Bundled Service Model Changed How We View Support & Success By Nicole Harden,

HOW UWBA IS GROUNDING OUR WORK IN ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

By Kevin Zwick CEO, United Way Bay Area As we enter our next century of impact to dismantle the root

3 Key Takeaways from UWBA Equity Convening

How Guaranteed Income Can Help Lift Families Out of Poverty United Way Bay Area (UWBA) has

CEO of United Way Bay Area Applauds Passage of Local Affordable Housing Initiatives…

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UCLA Dream Summer Fellows Soar at UWBA

How Two Fellows Helped Prepare a Vital Resource for This Election Season United Way Bay Area

The Shifting Landscape of Poverty-Fighting Policy

By Kevin Zwick CEO, United Way Bay Area At United Way Bay Area, we know that breaking the cycle of

STORIES OF IMPACT

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

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."

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!

ACCESS TO RENT RELIEF PROVIDED AN EMOTIONAL IMPACT

Elisabeth's Story

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Breaking the Cycle.

Hear United Way Bay Area Ambassadors share their experiences facing challenges and overcoming barriers, in their own words. Apple, Jess, and Juan open-up about safety nets, the road to recovery following a crisis, and what it means to have someone you can trust in your corner.

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A GROWING FAMILY GAINS FINANCIAL STABILITY IN UNPRECEDENTED TIMES

Paris's Story

NAVIGATING FINANCIAL BURDENS AND FOOD INSECURITY TO COMPLETE HIGHER EDUCATION

Marcia's Story

A PATH OF SUPPORT PROVIDES NEEDED HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES

Jazzy's Story

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WINTER WONDERLAND

Volunteer Opportunity – Help Community Members with Their Taxes!

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

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

We’re out to change that.

CEO OF UNITED WAY BAY AREA APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVES

THE SHIFTING LANDSCAPE OF POVERTY-FIGHTING POLICY

HOW WORKFORCE EQUITY AND DEVELOPMENT CAN COMBAT POVERTY

Our Impact

67000000

96850

2784

Our Impact Areas

Meeting basic needs

Employment and career opportunities

Financial stability

Housing justice

Meeting basic needs

Employment and career opportunities

Financial stability

Housing justice

Get Involved Today!

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