Category: Press Releases
United Way Bay Area opens new SparkPoint program at San Francisco State University
MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case (601) 832-6079 blake@emccommunications.com San Francisco, March 19, 2024–Leaders with United Way Bay Area (UWBA) were joined today by San Francisco Supervisor…
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Calls and texts to United Way Bay Area for assistance on its 211 helpline over the prior 90-day period highlight a persistent need for resources, with call and text volumes consistently exceeding pre-pandemic levels
MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case (601) 832-6079 blake@emccommunications.com San Francisco, February 5, 2024 — Today, United Way Bay Area — one of the most respected and…
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United Way Bay Area receives $3 Million grant from BMO to support household financial stability across the Bay Area
MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case (601) 832-6079 blake@emccommunications.com San Francisco, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 – United Way Bay Area announced a multi-year $3 million grant from…
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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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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 receives $3M grant from Safeway Foundation to address food insecurity
United Way Bay Area receives $3M grant from Safeway Foundation to address food insecurity The 4-year grant will fund monthly stipends and financial coaching to…
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Real Cost Measure: New United Way study finds over 1 in 4 Bay Area households struggle to meet basic needs
New United Way study finds over 1 in 4 Bay Area households struggle to meet basic needs New data reveals the true cost of living…
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United Way Bay Area Press Release – January 31, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Blake Case blake@emccommunications.com (601) 832-6079 STATEMENT: United Way Bay Area eager to see innovative solutions in housing elements from cities…
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Governor Newsom’s Proposed January 2023-2024 Budget Key Investments Brief for UWCA Members
Governor Newsom’s Proposed January 2023-2024 Budget Key Investments Brief for UWCA Members Statement from Pete Manzo, President & CEO, UWCA Californians deserve a state budget…
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