California United Ways are addressing housing and homelessness through advocacy, landlord engagement, navigation programs, building housing, and more.| United Ways of California
Communities across California are feeling the effects of immigration raids and mass deportation efforts, both in the fabric of their communities as well as their economies. Actions and threats against […] The post The Economic Impact of Immigrants in California appeared first on United Ways of California.| United Ways of California
To help families and individuals with low incomes move up economically, we need measures that point the way to a decent standard of living; that’s why we created the Real Cost Measure.| United Ways of California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Beylah R. Marks (877) 355-8922 x16 bmarks@unitedwaysca.org United Ways of California Statement on California’s Final 2025-26 Budget Package United Ways of California, a nonpartisan nonprofit focused […] The post United Ways of California Statement on California’s Final 2025-26 Budget Package appeared first on United Ways of California.| United Ways of California
The federal bill will be devastating for California’s working families, hospitals, health systems, grocers, and state and local governments.| United Ways of California
While the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax prep program primarily helps people file their taxes for free, it is also often an entry point to other meaningful programs […] The post Free Tax Prep: Building Financial Security Beyond Tax Season appeared first on United Ways of California.| United Ways of California
CalEITC (California Earned Income Tax Credit) free tax preparation, education, and outreach funding has grown from $2 million at its inception in fiscal year 2016 to $20 million at its […] The post CalEITC Funding Success Over the Past Four Years appeared first on United Ways of California.| United Ways of California
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Statement from Pete Manzo, President & CEO, United Ways of California H.R. 1, the federal budget reconciliation bill passed by the House and moving to the Senate, would have devastating […] The post California’s Underserved Communities Face Enormous Threats from House-Proposed Federal Budget appeared first on United Ways of California.| United Ways of California
Read time: 6 minutes Sonoma County, California For decades, Jessica Wolfe has shared her lived experience with homelessness and mental health and has worked to ensure there are resources to […] The post Community Voice: Jessica Wolfe appeared first on United Ways of California.| United Ways of California
Read time: 7 minutes 2025 Update: While this blog was originally published in June 2024, its contents continue to be as important as ever in 2025. We have updated this […] The post Honoring LGBTQIA+ Pride, Acknowledging Work Still to Do appeared first on United Ways of California.| United Ways of California
After coming to the U.S. when she was nine years old, this community member is now a bookkeeper, real estate agent, and business owner. An ITIN supported her in this journey.| United Ways of California
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The Real Cost Measure explores the costs of housing, food, health care, child care, transportation and other basic needs to reveal what it really costs to live in California.| United Ways of California