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Read archived blogs related to Housing. Learn about the needs in the Bay Area, our work, impact and how you can get involved.

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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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HOME IS WHERE THE START IS

  By: Kevin Zwick Growing up, having a safe and stable home meant that my sister and I had a sturdy foundation on which to…

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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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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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TOGETHER WE ROSE TO THE CHALLENGE – OUR 2020 IMPACT REPORT

By: Kevin Zwick 2020 Impact Report (PDF) Through the generous support of donors, volunteers, and partners like you, United Way Bay Area was able to…

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Racial Equity & Housing in the Bay Area

Homelessness has been on the rise for decades and there are more than 32,000 homeless individuals in the Bay Area. According to Housing and Urban…

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Text “RENTSOS” To 211-211: Know Your Rights As A Renter

With the passage of the new statewide eviction moratorium – the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020 (AB 3088) – Californians across…

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