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THE 2021 REAL COST MEASURE REPORT

The 2021 Real Cost Measure Report again reveals the true high cost of living in the Bay Area and in California.   United Ways of…

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THE CHILD TAX CREDIT: AN EQUITABLE SOLUTION TO HELP KIDS THRIVE

  By: Kevin Zwick A year ago this month, I came to United Way Bay Area inspired by this organization’s 100-year history tackling the root…

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HOW COVID-19 AND HOUSING INSECURITY ARE IMPACTING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR

  By: Ilaf Esuf 71% of our 2-1-1 callers impacted by COVID-19 and housing insecurity are communities of color. Yes, a roof above our head…

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CLOSING THE GAP BETWEEN SUPPLY AND DEMAND

  One of United Way Bay Area’s toughest fights is helping individuals and families afford and access food and other basic needs. In a region as…

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JOIN UNITED WAY BAY AREA’S 2021 BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE

  By: Jodie Kench Every year, United Way Bay Area hosts a Back-To-School drive to gather essential backpacks and school supplies to help prepare youth…

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TURNING THE PAGE…

By: Kevin Zwick Like many of you, this month I experienced the incredible relief of receiving my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This certainly…

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MAKING AN IMPACT DURING TAX SEASON

Zimka, a volunteer, helps families in the Bay Area get the tax refund they deserve – for free.   Zimka, a Bay Area tax accountant,…

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SARA HAD NOWHERE ELSE TO GO, THEN SHE FOUND 211

When crisis hits and survival mode kicks in, it’s hard to think straight, to know where to turn for help. That’s where Sara* found herself…

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GRIEVING PARENTS ALMOST LOSE HOME

After his son who had cerebral palsy passed away, Jorge and his wife struggled to keep their home.   Everyone experiences emergencies from time to…

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A VETERAN AND HIS SON FIND SHELTER AND SUPPORT

  Father and son find out what it’s like to finally feel at home.   David and his teenage son, Steven arrived at Compass Family…

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