Category: Impact
A SEASON OF HOPE AMID CHALLENGING TIMES
By Kevin Zwick, CEO As 2021 comes to a close, the holiday season is in full swing, and many of us are taking time…
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SUPPORTING WILDFIRE RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY IN THE GREATER BAY AREA REGION
What should we consider as we grapple with a “new normal” for a CA wildfire season that exacerbates inequalities that have already grown too wide?…
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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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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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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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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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The Golden State Stimulus Prioritizes Relief Efforts with CalEITC
California just passed a historic stimulus package that will inject much needed resources into communities most heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. United Way Bay…
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Toast for a Cause: A Galentine’s Day Celebration
The COVID-19 pandemic and sheltering in place has left many of us craving in-person connection as we navigate a virtual world. Meeting new people and…
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Looking Forward
It is understandable looking back over the past year at all the things missed out, postponed, or lost during the year. Instead, I’d like 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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