Strengthening Our Community

It takes everyone, and we’re the ones to bring them all together.

The Problem:

1 in 4 Bay Area residents struggles to get by.

Government, individuals, businesses, and nonprofits may not agree on everything, but we all want to live in a thriving community.

The Solution:

United Way Bay Area is uniquely positioned

to bring together whole sectors and provide the funding and support to tackle our region’s most pressing challenges.

The Programs That Help:

Rise Together

UWBA is the “backbone organization” of Rise Together, a coalition of 200+ partners fighting inequality through collective action.

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Workplace Campaigns & Corporate Social Responsibility

We help organizations realize their corporate social responsibility through fundraising campaigns, volunteer efforts, and more.

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Community Partnerships

We are proud to partner with a number of important community organizations in our work to help all Bay Area families thrive.

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Advocacy: Community Steering Committees

We advocate policies that unite communities and help individuals and families at all levels of government.

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Strengthening Our Community

is just one part of our four pillar approach to tackling Bay Area poverty. Check out our other focus areas:

Thriving Adults Empowering Youth Providing For Basic Needs