Category: Poverty
In the news: September 29, 2023
Kevin Zwick (CEO – United Way Bay Area) – Speaks about housing in the Bay Area in an opinion piece for the Mercury News The…
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In the news: September 19, 2023
Kevin Zwick (CEO – United Way Bay Area) – Speaks on KCBS Radio regarding Child Poverty Doubling Across the Nation Interview Courtesy of KCBS Radio…
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How Tax Credits Address Poverty
Providing Relief and Promoting Workforce Participation By Sophia Selassie, UWBA Program Manager, Free Tax Help With rising costs of living, increasingly shrinking wages…
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3 Key Takeaways from UWBA Equity Convening
How Guaranteed Income Can Help Lift Families Out of Poverty United Way Bay Area (UWBA) has a 100-year history of convening individuals and organizations…
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Reflecting on 100 Years of United Way Bay Area
By Kevin Zwick, CEO This year, United Way Bay Area is celebrating a century of impact, united for equity as we mark our centennial. That…
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CHILD POVERTY IS A POLICY CHOICE, BUT ON TAX DAY, PARENTS TAKE CHARGE
Give Today CHILD POVERTY IS A POLICY CHOICE, BUT ON TAX DAY, PARENTS TAKE CHARGE By Kevin Zwick, CEO April 15, 2022 The pandemic has…
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A Look Back at Housing Justice
A look back at housing justice in the Bay Area’s Black communities with Urban League of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. The…
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LAUNCHING OUR NEXT CENTURY OF IMPACT – DISMANTLING POVERTY. REBUILDING FOR EQUITY.
AMIDST RISING HUNGER, INCOME DISPARITIES, AND HOUSING INSECURITY IN THE REGION, UNITED WAY BAY AREA UNVEILS OUR NEW STRATEGIC PLAN. By Kevin Zwick,…
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AS FOOD PRICES RISE, UWBA CONTINUES OUR FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER
By Kevin Zwick At this stage in our pandemic recovery, typical economic indicators are pointing upwards, including new hires and wage gains. Despite these…
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PAYING RENT IS STILL A CHALLENGE PART 3 OF A 3-PART SERIES
Did you know that over 148,000 Bay Area residents are NOT caught up on their rent payments? This article is the last in our…
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