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Learn More About Ellen’s Story Donate Today Episode 1: Basic Needs In this episode we discuss the idea of basic needs, the barriers individuals face, and the compound effects of inadequate access to essentials like food and housing. Just a Moment UWBA 101 – Welcome to the Conversation Just a Moment is a six-episode series diving into United Way Bay Area’s comprehensive approach to fighting poverty. From ensuring basic needs to advocating for housing justice, each episode features expert guests discussing how targeted actions in employment, financial stability, and mobilizing our network contribute to a thriving Bay Area. Watch the Series Now GIVE Every dollar counts. Donate Now ADVOCATE Your voice matters. Learn how you can advocate with us VOLUNTEER Give your time. Learn about opportunities OVER 500,000 BAY AREA HOUSEHOLDS STRUGGLE TO MEET BASIC NEEDS We’re out to change that. Join Us Impact Areas: Our Major Areas of Focus in the Fight Against Poverty Meeting basic needs Our Basic Needs programs, partnerships, and policy work, support people in our community to meet their basic needs. Learn more about meeting basic needs Employment and career opportunities We believe that access to education and employment opportunities is necessary to ensure that individuals are successful in school and in their careers. Learn more about employment and career opportunities Financial stability Our programs address various aspects of financial stability to make sure individuals and families can thrive in their daily lives, reach their goals, and recover from a crisis quickly Learn More about financial stability Housing justice UWBA is deepening our focus on improving access to stable, affordable housing and homelessness prevention resources. Learn More about housing justice Meeting basic needs Our Basic Needs programs, partnerships, and policy work, support people in our community to meet their basic needs. Learn more about meeting basic needs Employment and career opportunities We believe that access to education and employment opportunities is necessary to ensure that individuals are successful in school and in their careers. Learn more about employment and career opportunities Financial stability Our programs address various aspects of financial stability to make sure individuals and families can thrive in their daily lives, reach their goals, and recover from a crisis quickly Learn More about financial stability Housing justice UWBA is deepening our focus on improving access to stable, affordable housing and homelessness prevention resources. Learn More about housing justice Our Impact 67000000 $67M+ returned to the community in tax refunds though our free tax preparation program EKS 96850 calls and texts answered by our 211 helpline 2784 clients received long-term financial or career coaching through SparkPoint Featured Content2023 Annual Report We invite you to read about the work and impact of United Way Bay Area for the 2023 fiscal year. We addressed the many needs of our eight-county region, an area impacted by the rising costs of inflation, serving nearly 650,000 community members. Access Our Annual Report 2023 Impact Report In our most recent completed fiscal year, July 2022 to June 2023, we served nearly 277,254 community members as our region continued its recovery from the fallout of a global pandemic and faced an uphill battle with the rising costs of living. We invite you to learn more about our efforts in our community. Read our 2023 Impact Report Financial Support & Coaching Improves Graduation Rates A new evaluation of United Way Bay Area’s SparkPoint program finds substantial evidence students assisted are more likely to stay enrolled and earn a degree. Learn more about the findings of this study DEI Journeys Discover the same curated content we use internally to help stimulate discussions and consider perspectives that are typically excluded from the conversation. Learn More About Our DEI Journey What We’re Up To Read our latest blogs, press releases and news.3 Key Reasons SparkPoint™ Works Here are 3 reasons why SparkPoint™ boosts student success with high persistence rates, crucial financial coaching, and forward-looking strategies to enhance academic and financial futures. Learn More About How SparkPoint Makes A Difference One-on-One with 211 What happens when you call 211? Call Specialist, Lacey, takes us inside this 24-hour community support helpline. Explore This Q&A With Lacey UWBA Commences Search for Next CEO UWBA, one of the most respected and highly effective philanthropic organizations, announced that the search for its next CEO has begun. Read More About Our Search Stories of Impact Learn how your gift supports services and programs that change lives in the Bay Area.Meet Jamila For many in the Bay Area, life’s unexpected turns can mean the difference between stability and crisis. Learn how her call to 211 Helpline provided aid to her neighbor during a power outage and identity theft crisis Meet Lupe When she was wrongfully evicted, Guadalupe reached out to UWBA community partner, East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy for help. Read Lupe’s Story Meet Arya Arya shares her experience with the UWBA Youth Opportunities Pathways (YOP) College Essay Workshop and how this helped her university prospects. Learn About Arya’s Experience Get Involved Today! Give Help struggling Bay Area residents break the cycle of poverty. Support the Cause! Advocate Take action to break the cycle of poverty. Your Voice Matters! Volunteer Volunteer to dismantle the root causes of poverty and build equitable pathways to prosperity. Make a Difference! Connect Connect with like-minded individuals that want to make a positive impact in the Bay Area. Connect Today! Connect & Engage With Us on Your Favorite Social Channel Check out our Social Media Feed Thank You! Here Is What You Can Expect… Over the next few weeks, you can expect a couple of emails. They’ll get you up to speed on our work, we will share personal stories of impact, our focus areas in the fight against poverty in the Bay Area, and how you can get involved. After that, we’ll share regular updates on heartwarming stories, impact updates, events, more ways to help and get involved. Join Thousands of Like-Minded Community Members That Receive Regular Email Communications From Us. 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