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211 Bay Area Help Line | United Way Bay Area
One-on-One with 211

Imagine finding yourself facing an unforeseen crisis, and with limited options, you might pick up a phone and dial three little numbers – 2-1-1, hoping…

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Press Releases
United Way Bay Area Commences Search for Next CEO

San Francisco, March 22, 2024–Today, United Way Bay Area, one of the most respected and highly effective philanthropic organizations fighting poverty in the region, announced…

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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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ASR | Reports | United Way Bay Area
New Study Reveals Giving Disparities

Understanding Disparities and ReThinking Resources By: Kelly Batson, UWBA Chief Community Impact Officer At United Way Bay Area (UWBA), our hopes and dreams to break...

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Policy | United Way Bay Area
What to Watch for 2023

6 California Bills to Keep an Eye On *State Legislative Update* This year, United Way Bay Area is continuing to track state legislation that would...

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Discussion | Impact | United Way Bay Area
This is the Work!

A conversation with Kelly Batson on Values, Adapting, and Creating Lasting Impact   As the Chief Community Impact Officer, and a driving force behind United...

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UWBA Earns Guidestar 2023 Platinum Rating

Commitment to Transparency Recognized By Nonprofit Watchdog We are thrilled to share United Way Bay Area (UWBA) has recently achieved the Candid Guidestar 2023 Platinum...

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Events | OnTrack | United Way Bay Area | Volunteerism | Youth | Youth Opportunities
Empowering Youth for Future Success

Y.O.P. OnTrack Career Expo 2023 hits SF State United Way Bay Area’s (UWBA) commitment to engaging youth and young adults in career exploration means we...

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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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Advocacy | Town Hall | United Way Bay Area
United Way Bay Area’s Regional Town Hall Series

Celebrating Community Impact Through Collaboration   At United Way Bay Area (UWBA), we are committed to addressing the evolving needs of the Bay Area community....

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Affordable Housing | Housing Justice | United Way Bay Area
Uniting Voices for Affordable Housing Solutions

Partner Convening Closes Out Affordable Housing Month On May 23, 2023, United Way Bay Area (UWBA) hosted the United for Equity Community Partner Convening in...

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Affordable Housing Month | Ambassadors | Housing Justice | United Way Bay Area
Perspective: Apple

Affordable Housing Means Safe Housing By Apollonia (Apple) Williams, UWBA Ambassador “Every day, for 3 months, I had to look at those bullet holes and...

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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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