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Moving Forward with Clear Values: A Message from UWBA’s New CEO

The end of the year naturally draws us toward reflection – a time to look back at the path we’ve traveled and plan for the…

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Youth Opportunities
OnTrack 2024

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lsWf7Q2zHg United Way Bay Area (UWBA) hosted its annual OnTrack Career Fair, which provides Bay Area youth with direct access to career professionals across…

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Election Results Are In: But What Do They Mean for California?

The election results are in, and we are reflecting on the outcomes of key state propositions and their implications for our communities across the Bay…

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United Way Bay Area | Volunteering | Volunteerism
BayBridge Capital Group’s giving takes many forms

UWBA Corporate Partner, BayBridge Capital Group uses their Give Back and Client Appreciation Event to give back to Bay Area communities. Giving takes shape in...

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Free Tax Help | United Way Bay Area
UWBA’s Free Tax Help: over 20 years of delivering tangible results.

Colleen Smallfield, Senior Director of Free Tax Help, shares the history, ethos and importance of UWBA’s Free Tax Help   As we reflect on our...

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Housing | Housing Justice | United Way Bay Area
UWBA AMBASSADOR-LED HOUSING JUSTICE GRANT IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The first-ever grant issued by the UWBA Ambassador Council, seeks to provide $250,000 worth of funding to organizations committed to housing justice. UWBA hosted a...

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Financial Security | Poverty | United Way Bay Area
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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Volunteering | Volunteerism
VOLUNTEERING AND PLANNED GIVING FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT

    Recognizing long-time volunteer Kris Falconer and his commitment to United Way Bay Area   As part of our Centennial Celebration, United Way Bay...

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United Way Bay Area | Women United
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF HISTORIC WOMEN OF UNITED WAY BAY AREA

  Learn about some of the key women who helped contribute to the success of United Way Bay Area throughout our 100-year history   Through...

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UNUSED RENTAL RELIEF FUNDS TO SUPPORT CALIFORNIA RENTERS

CEO of United Way Bay Area, Kevin Zwick, applauds President Biden’s decision to transfer unused rental relief funds to support California renters   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...

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Partners | United Way Bay Area | What We're Up To | Women United
RAISING A GLASS FOR A GREAT CAUSE

  Women United celebrates Galentine’s Day with a virtual wine tasting to raise funds for SparkPoint. By: Channa Sweet Galentine’s Day, was created as an...

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Basic Needs | Housing Justice | Partners | Poverty
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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Basic Needs | Housing Justice | United Way Bay Area
WEBINAR REPLAY: HOUSING JUSTICE INITIATIVE GRANTS INFORMATIONAL SESSION

  February 2, 2022 The United Way Bay Area hosted a webinar to share information about our recently released Housing Grants. Kevin Jenkins, United Way...

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