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Struggling alone isn’t easy.

Donate to UWBA and make sure our neighbors, like Sujin and Haly get the help they need to fight poverty.

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See the Impact You Made in 2024

From helping 380,000+ neighbors to advancing long-term solutions to poverty, your support made a real difference. Explore the stories, data, and progress in our 2024 Annual Report.

 

Explore the 2024 Annual Report

Donate today to help build a better Bay Area

Hundreds of times a day, neighbors reach out to us. Your generosity helps us to respond with urgent, effective, life-changing programs and services—to break the cycle of poverty & help people lead a better life!

 

As a donor, board member, and Women United council member, I have been deeply impressed by United Way Bay Area’s stewardship of contributions. I have witnessed firsthand how we transform financial support into tangible, lasting impact for Bay Area residents.

Michelle Branch 
Board Director - United Way Bay Area
Women United council member, Principal and Founder Branch Law Group  

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Your Gift Changes Lives

Your donations will stay in the Bay Area and will help us fight Bay Area Poverty.

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649,437 individuals served across 8 counties

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$53,289,926 in tax returns accessed across our service region

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Through our programs we have served over 4.4 million pounds of food to our community members

Give Confidently



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United Way Bay Area has earned Guidestar’s Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Charity Navigator, the world’s largest and most trusted nonprofit evaluator, recognized United Way Bay Area with its Four Star rating.

Other Ways to Give

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Stocks and Bonds

Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to our organization.

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Real Estate

Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property can make a great gift to

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Retirement Assets

Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets such as a gift from you IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-deferred plans.

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Cash

A gift of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift.

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Gifts of Insurance

A gift of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to charity.

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Check

Make checks payable to United Way Bay Area.

Mail to:

United Way Bay Area
550 Kearny Street, Suite 510
San Francisco, CA 94108

Double Your Impact With Matching Gifts

 

Make your generosity go further! Many employers offer matching gift programs, allowing your donation to United Way Bay Area to have double the impact. Together, we can create a stronger, more equitable Bay Area.