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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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Policy

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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HOW COVID-19 AND HOUSING INSECURITY ARE IMPACTING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR

By: Ilaf Esuf 71% of our 2-1-1 callers impacted by COVID-19 and housing insecurity are communities of color. Yes, a roof above our head...

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Basic Needs | Partners | Poverty | Press Releases | What We're Up To

CLOSING THE GAP BETWEEN SUPPLY AND DEMAND

One of United Way Bay Area’s toughest fights is helping individuals and families afford and access food and other basic needs. In a region as...

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United Way Bay Area | Volunteering | Volunteerism

VOLUNTEER TO BUILD A STRONGER BAY AREA

Day of Action This year marks the 14th annual United Way Day of Action, a global day of service that recognizes the importance of volunteering...

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Community News | Empowering Youth | Partners | Volunteering | What We're Up To

DELOITTE PARTNERS WITH UWBA TO ENGAGE YOUTH IN DESIGN-THINKING

By: Anton Timms Deloitte partnered with United Way Bay Area and Visitacion Valley High School in San Francisco to engage over 100 8th graders...

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Community News | Health | United Way Bay Area | Volunteering

LIVE UNITED IN PRIDE

By Christopher Berini In the summer of 1969, at the end of June, a brave group of transgender, gay, lesbian, bisexual and queer patrons...

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Press Releases

United Way Bay Area releases its 2021 Annual Report detailing its 99th year fighting poverty, including aid to over 880,000 neighbors in need and nearly $5 million in grants to the community

MEDIA CONTACT: Paulina Campos (650) 455-9928 paulina@emccommunications.com SAN FRANCISCO (June 3, 2021) – United Way Bay Area, one of the most respected and highly effective...

Housing | Spotlight | Success Stories | Thriving Adults | United Way Bay Area

HOME IS WHERE THE START IS

By: Kevin Zwick Growing up, having a safe and stable home meant that my sister and I had a sturdy foundation on which to...

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Basic Needs | Empowering Youth | Events | High-Quality Education | Partners

JOIN UNITED WAY BAY AREA’S 2021 BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE

By: Jodie Kench Every year, United Way Bay Area hosts a Back-To-School drive to gather essential backpacks and school supplies to help prepare youth...

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