2023 Annual ReportPreview

Dear Friends and Supporters,

We are proud to present United Way Bay Area’s annual report for fiscal year 2023, highlighting the strides we’ve made collectively toward our shared mission of dismantling the root causes of poverty in our communities. As we continue to work towards a Bay Area where everyone can thrive, we reaffirm our commitment to equity, transparency, and accountability in the use of our resources.

The challenges confronting our region over the past year have been profound. Even as some of us are regaining a sense of normalcy in our daily lives, many in our local community have continued to be impacted by the lingering challenges of the pandemic, compounded by the loss of temporary supports that were extended in the immediate wake of COVID-19. In addition to addressing persistent systemic inequities, we have remained committed to ensuring Bay Area families have access to immediate basic needs, like food, housing, and child care.

Despite these challenges, our dedicated team has worked collaboratively across this region, delivering crucial resources from emergency support for families in crisis to financial coaching and resource navigation for those on the path to rebuilding and recovery.

Our heartfelt gratitude extends to all our donors, funders, volunteers, and community partners who have come together to ensure the viability of our shared mission. This extraordinary network has been instrumental in achieving the impactful milestones of this past year, continuing – as it has for over a century – to be our most valuable asset.

As we look to the future, we eagerly anticipate continued collaboration with each of you in making a meaningful difference in partnership with those we serve. Together, we will persist in advancing toward a more equitable Bay Area, where everyone has the opportunities and resources necessary to thrive.

Warm regards,