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Student Success Is Not What You Think It Is

Dismantling Poverty Stories, Insights & Community Impact Blog Student Success Is Not What You Think It Is In This Blog More Than A Degree Stability,…

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More Than an Outfit: How One Event Connects to Economic Opportunity in the Bay Area

Dismantling Poverty Blog More Than an Outfit: How One Event Connects to Economic Opportunity in the Bay Area In This Blog Where Confidence Meets Opportunity…

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When Every Dollar Counts: Turning Tax Time into Stability

Dismantling Poverty Blog When Every Dollar Counts: Turning Tax Time into Stability Tax season is more than money. For working families across the Bay Area,…

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211 Bay Area Help Line | Community News | United Way Bay Area
Together in the Wake

Resources for Supporting Our Oakland and Half Moon Bay Communities Our hearts continue to go out to the individuals and families impacted by the gun...

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Free Tax Help | Impact | Poverty | United Way Bay Area
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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UWBA 101: MOBILIZE

Activating the Power of Partnership By: Kevin Zwick CEO, United Way Bay Area You have probably heard us say “Mobilize, Dismantle, and Build” when summarizing...

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Financial Security | Free Tax Help | United Way Bay Area
Your Tax Questions Answered

A Guide to Free Tax Help and Tax Credit 3 Minute Read Are you feeling overwhelmed or confused about the tax filing process? You’re not...

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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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Equity | United Way Bay Area | What We're Up To
UWBA Begins Its Community Town Hall Series

Reconnecting with the Community for Long-Term Change The work of United Way Bay Area has always been about supporting communities. Ensuring individuals and families have...

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COVID-19 | Equity | Free Tax Help | United Way Bay Area | Volunteering
Meet Raheem

Raheem on the Changes Clients Can Expect for the 2022 Tax Season Since 2020, tax season has been turned on its head and forced to...

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Celebrating a Century, Rededicating to the Journey Ahead

By Kevin Zwick CEO, United Way Bay Area 3 minute read On December 23, United Way Bay Area officially turns 100. As we get ready...

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Emerging Leaders | Events | Impact | Philanthropy | United Way Bay Area
Winter Wonderland Returns

Coming Back Together (In Person) This Holiday Season The winter holidays are a unique time that holds a special place in the hearts of many...

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Basic Needs | Comprehensive Basic Needs | Financial Security | High-Quality Education | SparkPoint | United Way Bay Area
A Light in One of Our Darkest Times

How SparkPoint’s Bundled Service Model Changed How We View Support & Success By Nicole Harden, UWBA Vice President of Economic Success It was 2009. We...

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