Homelessness has been on the rise for decades and there are more than 32,000 homeless individuals in the Bay Area. According to Housing and Urban…
Read MoreAt the beginning of the pandemic, United Way Bay Area launched our COVID-19 Community Relief Fund to support the short- and long-term response and recovery…
Read MoreFiguring out a career path is hard for most people but systemic barriers make it even more difficult for youth of color to expand their…
Read MoreVolunteers are a critical part of United Way Bay Area’s mission to help break the cycle of poverty in the Bay Area. COVID-19 is affecting…
Read MoreWhen local public health officials ordered the Shelter In Place of six Bay Area counties — a necessary step to stop the catastrophic spread of…
Read MoreEven in a typical year, West Valley Community Services distributes about 800,000 pounds of food to hungry people, all with the help of about 600…
Read MoreIn the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, San Jose has been hit particularly hard. Santa Clara County was among the first to shelter in place….
Read MoreWe couldn’t have asked for a better way to end 2019 than by bringing our generous community together for the holidays in support of hundreds…
Read MoreNew United Way Report Finds More Than 1 in 3 Households in California Struggle to Meet Basic Needs Struggling to Stay Afloat: The Real Cost…
Read MoreRead how one of UWBA’s Emerging Leaders is helping fight Bay Area poverty. Meet Oscar Alvarez. He is a new member of the Steering Committee…
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