Imagine finding yourself facing an unforeseen crisis, and with limited options, you might pick up a phone and dial three little numbers – 2-1-1, hoping…
San Francisco, March 22, 2024–Today, United Way Bay Area, one of the most respected and highly effective philanthropic organizations fighting poverty in the region, announced…
United Way Bay Area opens new SparkPoint program at San Francisco State University
MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case (601) 832-6079 blake@emccommunications.com San Francisco, March 19, 2024–Leaders with United Way Bay Area (UWBA) were joined today by San Francisco Supervisor…
Imagine finding yourself facing an unforeseen crisis, and with limited options, you might pick up a phone and dial three little numbers – 2-1-1, hoping...
San Francisco, March 22, 2024–Today, United Way Bay Area, one of the most respected and highly effective philanthropic organizations fighting poverty in the region, announced...
United Way Bay Area opens new SparkPoint program at San Francisco State University
MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case (601) 832-6079 blake@emccommunications.com San Francisco, March 19, 2024–Leaders with United Way Bay Area (UWBA) were joined today by San Francisco Supervisor...
5 Ways Whole Communities Can Benefit from Affordable Housing
Replacing Myth with Tangible Benefit By Karen Nemsick, Director, Housing Justice Initiative There is the myth that affordable housing brings down the value...
Calls and texts to United Way Bay Area for assistance on its 211 helpline over the prior 90-day period highlight a persistent need for resources, with call and text volumes consistently exceeding pre-pandemic levels
MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case (601) 832-6079 blake@emccommunications.com San Francisco, February 5, 2024 — Today, United Way Bay Area — one of the most respected and...
Governor Newsom’s Proposed January 2024-2025 Budget
Statement from Pete Manzo, President & CEO, United Ways of California Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Today Governor Newsom presented a 2024-25 Budget Proposal which underscores...
United Way Bay Area receives $3 Million grant from BMO to support household financial stability across the Bay Area
MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case (601) 832-6079 blake@emccommunications.com San Francisco, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 – United Way Bay Area announced a multi-year $3 million grant from...
Putting the Pieces Together By East Bay Housing Organizations Bay Area jurisdictions have had a piecemeal approach to addressing the housing affordability crisis...
Over 2,000 Bay Area Children Thrive Thanks to Collective Efforts
UWBA Backpack Drive 2023 What began as an endeavor to equip over 2,200 Bay Area students with essential school supplies turned into a remarkable example...
STATEMENT: United Way Bay Area *ecstatic* the California Legislature advances ACA 1 to the November Ballot
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Caitlin McShane (415) 225-8855 caitlin@emccommunications.com Statement from TaShon Thomas, Director of Public Policy at United Way Bay Area, the area’s...
New Research: Financial support and coaching improves persistence and graduation rates for community college students by 86%
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case (601) 832-6079 blake@emccommunications.com San Francisco, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023—Today, United Way Bay Area (UWBA) released new, quantitative research...
Understanding Disparities and ReThinking Resources By: Kelly Batson, UWBA Chief Community Impact Officer At United Way Bay Area (UWBA), our hopes and dreams to break...
A conversation with Kelly Batson on Values, Adapting, and Creating Lasting Impact As the Chief Community Impact Officer, and a driving force behind United...
Commitment to Transparency Recognized By Nonprofit Watchdog We are thrilled to share United Way Bay Area (UWBA) has recently achieved the Candid Guidestar 2023 Platinum...
Y.O.P. OnTrack Career Expo 2023 hits SF State United Way Bay Area’s (UWBA) commitment to engaging youth and young adults in career exploration means we...