There’s 411 for information and 911 for emergencies, but did you know you can call 211 when you need help and don’t know where to turn? Most people don’t. Luckily for James of Vallejo, he stumbled upon 211 accidentally when he needed unemployment help. James called 211 instead of 411, looking for the phone number [...]
SparkPoint Client Earns Her Degree – 26 Years in the Making!
June 14, 2011 by
Sylvia is a single mother with two daughters and a grandchild living at home. After losing her job two years ago, the family was forced to move into a cramped, one-room apartment in Daly City. At times, providing for her family has been a struggle, and obtaining a college degree has seemed out of reach. [...]
Father’s Day Gift: Health Care Coverage for Kids
June 13, 2011 by
Every dad wants to know his kids are healthy and safe so that they can succeed in life. Since June is the month we celebrate fathers, why not give the special dad in your life the best gift of all – health coverage for his children! No-cost and low-cost children’s health insurance is available now [...]
SparkPoint: Washing Crisis Away
June 6, 2011 by
When Brenda McPeek walked into the SparkPoint Solano Center in March, she was looking for ways to be more financially secure. Coincidentally, her washer broke down that same week, leaving her family of four, plus in-laws, with no clean clothes. Brenda didn’t know what to do, as a replacement would have cost a month’s rent. [...]
Chevron Provides $1M to United Way’s SparkPoint Program
June 2, 2011 by
United Way gathered today with community leaders to celebrate a $1 million contribution from Chevron, which supports the grand opening of SparkPoint West Contra Costa in the city of Richmond. Created by United Way, SparkPoint Centers are one-stop, financial-education centers that offer access to a full range of services that can help families and individuals [...]
ACTION ALERT: Bay Area homeless to lose 1.47 million meals and 55,000 bed nights
June 2, 2011 by
Bay Area food banks and emergency shelters rely on the federal Emergency Food and Shelter (EFSP) funds to serve millions of meals and provide shelter to thousands of who are in dire need. But their funding is under threat. Congress is moving quickly to pass the fiscal year (FY) 2012 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, which [...]
Action Alert: Urge an “Aye” vote to help families stay healthy
June 1, 2011 by
United Way and our partners want to ensure that the most vulnerable people in our communities are not forgotten during health care reform. That’s why your help is needed to pass California Assembly Bill 1296. We all know that the federal “Affordable Care Act” health care law passed – but states still need to implement [...]
