Get Help

United Way is not legally set up to provide direct financial assistance to individuals, but we work with many community partners that do. The best way to find available resources in your area is by calling our 211 helpline. It’s a 3-digit number like 911, but for access to health and human services. Call 211 to speak with a trained specialist who can connect you to services providing food, shelter, childcare, legal assistance, and more.

Visit Earn It! Keep It! Save It!, a free tax preparation service with more than 250 sites in the Bay Area. Our trained tax specialists will work with you to ensure you get the refund you deserve. Visit www.earnitkeepitsaveit.org or call 211 to find the tax site nearest you.

The best way to find available resources in your area is by calling our 211 helpline. It’s a 3-digit number like 911, but for access to health and human services. Just call 211 to speak with a trained specialist who can connect you with service providers to help you with your medical issues, mental health needs, and more. 

United Way Bay Area is proud to be a part of the Coalition Against Payday Predators. If you need help dealing with a payday lender, you can call 211 to be connected with the appropriate services in your area. If you live in Santa Clara County, call (408) 634-9343.

While our SparkPoint centers focus on helping you tackle your financial challenges at no cost to you, some of the sites help their clients find sustainable-paying work. Learn more about Sparkpoint.