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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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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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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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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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Real Cost Measure: New United Way study finds over 1 in 4 Bay Area households struggle to meet basic needs

New United Way study finds over 1 in 4 Bay Area households struggle to meet basic needs New data reveals the true cost of living...

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Our New CFO!

Brian Kataoka – CFO, United Way Bay Area “I’m thrilled to be joining UWBA and excited for the opportunity to bring my skills and passion...

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