Author: Shase Hernandez
Celebrating Black Leadership & Anti-Racist Action: A Black History Month Message
As I have settled into my role as CEO for United Way Bay Area over the past few months, I have been particularly reflecting on…
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January always brings a special energy – that mix of reflection and anticipation as we map out our goals for the year ahead. Like many…
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The end of the year naturally draws us toward reflection – a time to look back at the path we’ve traveled and plan for the…
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OnTrack 2024
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lsWf7Q2zHg United Way Bay Area (UWBA) hosted its annual OnTrack Career Fair, which provides Bay Area youth with direct access to career professionals across…
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Election Results Are In: But What Do They Mean for California?
The election results are in, and we are reflecting on the outcomes of key state propositions and their implications for our communities across the Bay…
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United Way Bay Area Launches Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program, Providing 100 Families in Alameda County Each with $18,000 in Direct Cash Payments
MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case blake@emccommunications.com (601) 832-6079 SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2024 – Today, United Way Bay Area (UWBA), one of the most respected and…
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STATEMENT: United Way Bay Area on the missed opportunity to change the future of affordable housing with the defeat of Proposition 5
MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case blake@emccommunications.com (601) 832-6079 SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12, 2024 – The loss of a stable home is a profound blow, destabilizing families,…
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Affordable Housing in Crisis: How California Voters Can Shape the Future This Fall
By Kelly Batson California’s housing crisis isn’t just a headline – it’s a daily reality reshaping our communities and destroying the lives of thousands of…
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United Way Bay Area welcomes Keisha Browder as chief executive officer
MEDIA CONTACT: Haley Kubik haley@emccommunications.com (425) 260-4100 San Francisco, Oct. 21, 2024 – Today, United Way Bay Area (UWBA), one of the most respected and…
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MEDIA CONTACT: Haley Kubik haley@emccommunications.com (425) 260-4100 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 5, 2024 – United Way Bay Area (UWBA) has been awarded a $1.8M grant from…
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