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Student Success Is Not What You Think It Is

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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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More than $117 million in federal funding to support emergency food and shelter is still frozen, impacting Bay Area residents

MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case blake@emccommunications.com (601) 832-6079 SAN FRANCISCO, March 10, 2025 — Today, United Way Bay Area (UWBA) confirmed that $117M in federal funding...

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DEI or Die: The Critical State of DEI Across Sectors (Webinar)

At United Way Bay Area (UWBA), our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is not just a guiding principle—it is woven into the fabric...

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Your 2025 Tax Questions Answered!

Are you feeling overwhelmed or confused about the tax filing process? You’re not alone! But don’t worry, there’s good news. Our volunteers are ready with...

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Celebrating Black Leadership & Anti-Racist Action: A Black History Month Message

As I have settled into my role as CEO for United Way Bay Area over the past few months, I have been particularly reflecting on...

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United We Thrive in 2025: A Message from UWBA’s CEO

January always brings a special energy – that mix of reflection and anticipation as we map out our goals for the year ahead. Like many...

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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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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 Launches Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program, Providing 100 Families in Alameda County Each with $18,000 in Direct Cash Payments

MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case blake@emccommunications.com (601) 832-6079 SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2024 – Today, United Way Bay Area (UWBA), one of the most respected and...

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STATEMENT: United Way Bay Area on the missed opportunity to change the future of affordable housing with the defeat of Proposition 5

MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case blake@emccommunications.com (601) 832-6079 SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12, 2024 – The loss of a stable home is a profound blow, destabilizing families,...

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