We are connecting with and learning from United Way Bay Area’s community partners with regional Partner Convenings all year long!

FOSTER CITY – William E. Walker Recreation Center

 
About this event
 
United Way Bay Area is celebrating a Century of Impact, United for Equity as we mark our centennial this year! Throughout the years we have built many partnerships and would not be where we are today without partners like you.
 
We would like to invite you to UWBA’s First Centennial Community Partner Convening on September 29th, 2022 at the William E. Walker Recreation Center from 12pm – 3:30pm.
 
Date & Time: September 29th, 2022, 12pm – 3:30pm
 
Location:
 
William E. Walker Recreation Center 650 Shell Blvd Foster City, CA 94404

 
Attendees will be able to connect, share solutions, learn, and be inspired. Our convening will feature discussions around direct cash assistance and hear directly from community members. Specifically, we will discuss the idea of universal basic income and why guaranteed income programs can make a difference.
 
Featured Speakers:
 

• Tom Myers, Executive Director, Community Services Agency Mountain View
• Brandi Jothimani, Director of Client Programs, Community Services Agency Mountain View
• Elinor Buchen, Deputy Chief of Staff, City of Oakland
• Elida Sobalvarro, Director, YMCA of South San Francisco
• Mark Nagales, Mayor, City of South San Francisco
• Apollonia Williams, UWBA Ambassador
• Juan Salinas, UWBA Ambassador
• K Rose Kilgore, UWBA Ambassador
• Rachel Reese, UWBA Ambassador
• Russell Brautigam, UWBA Ambassador
• Sui Yip, UWBA Ambassador

 
There will be two more convenings in the Bay Area later this year – one in Solano County and one in Contra Costa County.
 
Lunch will be provided.
 
This event will only be In-Person at this time. Remote attendance will not be available.
 
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Current Covid-19 guidelines will be updated as new information is received. (Updated as of 8.11.22)
PROOF OF VACCINATION IS REQUIRED: All guests must provide proof of vaccination at event check-in
A negative test cannot be used in lieu of proof of vaccination.
MASKING: Masking is required indoors except for when eating and drinking.
COVID-19 Rapid Test Ask
We ask that all guests consider taking a COVID-19 rapid at-home, antigen test before attending the event on September 29, 2022.
A limited amount of COVID-19 antigen tests will be available on site.
SPECIAL NOTE:
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to anyone within the past 10 days we ask that you do not attend the event.

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