Build Community Resilience – Before the Disaster - United Way Bay Area
UWBA CEO Keisha Browder shares why building resilience before disasters is vital to protect Bay Area families and strengthen communities.| United Way Bay Area
UWBA CEO Keisha Browder shares why building resilience before disasters is vital to protect Bay Area families and strengthen communities.| United Way Bay Area
An overlooked part of disaster preparedness is that people with limited financial resources may need a more equitable approach. In the Bay Area, where earthquakes,... The post 5 Budget-Friendly Ways You Can Be Disaster Ready! appeared first on United Way Bay Area.| United Way Bay Area
I’m one of so many parents in our area getting ready to do something both extremely difficult and very exciting: I’m preparing to send two... The post More Than A Backpack: Supporting Students Beyond the Classroom appeared first on United Way Bay Area.| United Way Bay Area
The Problem of Financial Inequality Across the Bay Area, systemic barriers hinder individuals and families from achieving financial stability. The rising cost of living, lack... The post Case Study: How BMO x United Way Bay Area Partner to “Grow the Good” Through SparkPoint™ appeared first on United Way Bay Area.| United Way Bay Area
The Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill, also known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” has passed in Congress. On the surface, it claims to promote fiscal responsibility.... The post 5 Reasons the “Big Beautiful Bill” Will Hurt Bay Area Families—and What We Need Now appeared first on United Way Bay Area.| United Way Bay Area
MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case (601) 832-6079 blake@emccommunications.com SAN FRANCISCO, June 12, 2025 — The San Jose City Council’s decision to add a “responsibility to shelter”... The post STATEMENT: United Way Bay Area decries San Jose City Council vote to penalize homeless neighbors for rejecting shelter appeared first on United Way Bay Area.| United Way Bay Area
This graduation season has me thinking deeply about what these milestones mean—not only for the students crossing the stage but for all of us working... The post Celebrating Milestones and Momentum: A Graduation Season Message appeared first on United Way Bay Area.| United Way Bay Area
MEDIA CONTACT: Caitlin McShane caitlin@emccommunications.com (415) 225-8855 San Francisco, May 5, 2025 – Right now, 600,000 Bay Area households, or 27% of all households, don’t... The post Bay Area housing crisis intensifies: United Way Bay Area reports 122% surge in housing assistance calls over seven year period appeared first on United Way Bay Area.| United Way Bay Area
MEDIA CONTACT: Blake Case (601) 832-6079 blake@emccommunications.com San Francisco, April 29, 2025 – Over one in four San Francisco Bay Area working families struggled to... The post New United Way study finds 27% of Bay Area households are struggling to meet basic needs appeared first on United Way Bay Area.| United Way Bay Area
April brings more than spring flowers to the Bay Area—it brings tax season to its final countdown. For some, it’s a time of anticipated refunds... The post Tax Season: A Time for Financial Empowerment appeared first on United Way Bay Area.| United Way Bay Area
Learn why supporting ITIN taxpayers is vital for economic equity and how UWBA is advocating for inclusive tax services and policy change.| United Way Bay Area
United Way Bay Area helps families struggling to meet basic needs, assists students and workers seeking employment and better careers, supports our neighbors working to achieve their financial stability goals, and advocates for housing justice for all Bay Area residents. Learn more.| United Way Bay Area
You have probably heard us say “Mobilize, Dismantle, and Build.” In the first few blogs of 2023, we will dig deeper into the three elements of our mantra to give it additional context and meaning. You might think of it as an introductory (or reintroduction) course on United Way Bay Area and our method of impact. A kind of “UWBA 101” if you will. We'll start with mobilize…| United Way Bay Area
United Way Bay Area’s Chief Community Impact Officer, Kelly Batson, stops by to discuss values, how we adapt, and creating a lasting impact.| United Way Bay Area
Read United Way Bay Area latest blog where we cover everything from community stories of impact to our stance on national, state and local issues related to our work.| United Way Bay Area
New data reveals the true cost of living in the Bay Area – too many working families don’t earn enough to meet a decent standard of living based on 2021 census data| United Way Bay Area
Learn why United Way supports Prop 5 to expand affordable housing and improve lives in the Bay Area. Read our full statement here.| United Way Bay Area
In the second part of our UWBA 101 series, we'll focus on the ways that we DISMANTLE the root causes of poverty.| United Way Bay Area
We’ve talked about how we MOBILIZE and DISMANTLE. The final key element of our mission is BUILDing equitable pathways to prosperity.| United Way Bay Area
Celebrate the life and legacy of James Matz, a generous supporter of UWBA whose contributions continue to impact the community.| United Way Bay Area
SparkPoint centers work with families to meet their basic needs, increase income, build credit, increase savings, & reduce debt.| United Way Bay Area
UWBA offers free financial coaching for Bay Area residents with disabilities, enhancing economic success with support from Wells Fargo Foundation.| United Way Bay Area
Supreme Court ruling on Grants Pass v. Johnson criminalizes homelessness, worsening poverty and disproportionately harming Black and Indigenous communities.| United Way Bay Area
United Way Bay Area is awarding grants to 24 Bay Area organizations as part of their affordable housing grantmaking efforts.| United Way Bay Area
UWBA’s Theory of Change – Learn about our values and strategy for addressing the root causes of poverty to make the Bay Area more equitable.| United Way Bay Area
