Author: Shase Hernandez
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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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…
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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…
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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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Empowering Youth for Future Success
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…
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United Way Bay Area awards $750,000 in housing justice grants to 23 local nonprofits
United Way Bay Area awards $750,000 in housing justice grants to 23 local nonprofits With a critical shortage of housing in the Bay Area region,…
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United Way Bay Area’s Regional Town Hall Series
Celebrating Community Impact Through Collaboration At United Way Bay Area (UWBA), we are committed to addressing the evolving needs of the Bay Area community….
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