Author: Shase Hernandez
Building Towards Regional Solutions
Putting the Pieces Together By East Bay Housing Organizations Bay Area jurisdictions have had a piecemeal approach to addressing the housing affordability crisis…
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The Need for Voices Like Mine
Rachel Reese on Being a UWBA Ambassador Originally from Harlem, New York, I come from humble beginnings. My parents had a 3rd-grade education…
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In the news: September 29, 2023
Kevin Zwick (CEO – United Way Bay Area) – Speaks about housing in the Bay Area in an opinion piece for the Mercury News The…
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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…
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United Way Bay Area Statement – September 14 2023
STATEMENT: United Way Bay Area *ecstatic* the California Legislature advances ACA 1 to the November Ballot FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Caitlin McShane (415)…
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Financial Support & Coaching Improves Graduation Rates
New Research: Financial support and coaching improves persistence and graduation rates for community college students by 86% A new evaluation of United Way Bay Area’s…
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New Study Reveals Giving Disparities
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…
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What to Watch for 2023
6 California Bills to Keep an Eye On *State Legislative Update* This year, United Way Bay Area is continuing to track state legislation that would…
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This is the Work!
A conversation with Kelly Batson on Values, Adapting, and Creating Lasting Impact As the Chief Community Impact Officer, and a driving force behind United…
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UWBA Earns Guidestar 2023 Platinum Rating
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…
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