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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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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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Press Releases
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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HOW UWBA IS GROUNDING OUR WORK IN ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

By Kevin Zwick CEO, United Way Bay Area As we enter our next century of impact to dismantle the root causes of poverty, United Way...

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Centennial | Equity | Events | Impact | Poverty | United Way Bay Area
3 Key Takeaways from UWBA Equity Convening

How Guaranteed Income Can Help Lift Families Out of Poverty   United Way Bay Area (UWBA) has a 100-year history of convening individuals and organizations...

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Press Releases
CEO of United Way Bay Area Applauds Passage of Local Affordable Housing Initiatives…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paulina Campos paulina@emccommunications.com (650) 455-9928 STATEMENT: CEO of United Way Bay Area, Kevin Zwick, Applauds Passage of Local Affordable Housing...

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