Category: United Way Bay Area
800,000 Pounds of Food Is Just the Beginning
Even in a typical year, West Valley Community Services distributes about 800,000 pounds of food to hungry people, all with the help of about 600…
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Resilience and Hope in San Jose
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, San Jose has been hit particularly hard. Santa Clara County was among the first to shelter in place….
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UWBA stands with #BlackLivesMatter
United Way Bay Area stands in solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter in the struggle to end systemic racism, poverty, injustice and police brutality. We are deeply saddened…
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Bay Area Pride Celebration and Volunteer Opportunity
During times of great need, we value the diverse contributions and experiences of every member of our community. United Way Bay Area celebrates and supports…
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In Solano County: A Ray of Hope in the Time of COVID-19
As the Bay Area sheltered in place, Solano County watched and waited. Then the order came down: Solano County would shelter at home along with…
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A Lifeline in the Gig Economy
For 60 years, Community Services Agency (CSA) has been a vital lifeline to people in need. Now a member of the Emergency Assistance Network of…
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COVID Call to Action: Combat Hunger and Homelessness in Sunnyvale
Before the COVID-19 pandemic officially hit the Bay Area, another crisis loomed in the region. Rising income inequality crescendoed into a soaring divide, with people…
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Report: UWBA’s SparkPoint Improves Student Persistence at Community Colleges
Staying in school has never been more difficult. But SparkPoint knows how to get students back on track. United Way Bay Area’s SparkPoint program is…
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7 Ways to Thank Frontline Workers
7 Ways to Thank Frontline Workers Nurses. Doctors. Grocery store employees. Delivery drivers. Warehouse workers. First responders. Truck drivers. Cleaners. There are so many people…
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United Way Bay Area CEO Anne Wilson to Retire
United Way Bay Area (UWBA) CEO Anne Wilson has announced her retirement after 40 years of service—she joined the nonprofit in 1980 and became its…
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