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Jenny Li of San Francisco lost her health insurance and her job as a line supervisor at a Bay Area electronics manufacturer because the company relocated to Mexico in 2007. The loss of insurance would have had devastating effects. Jenny’s teenage son is challenged by mental-health issues that require two types of medication and regular [...]
The pictures of the devastation in Haiti, have caused an incredible outpouring of support from business and individuals around the world. Along with the usual organizations that are on the frontlines when disasters strike, there are a number of technology organizations (from Google to Ushahidi to Frontline SMS), working around the clock with the State [...]
The last six weeks of the year is a time when people who feel blessed in life typically give back to their communities. In the spirit of the holidays, people volunteer at food banks or work with those who are less fortunate.
At United Way, we decided to ask our employees and community members to share, [...]
The number of Americans lacking consistent access to food is at the highest level since government records began. This represents an increase of 13 million people from last year. More than 49 million Americans are in households struggling with what the report calls ‘food insecurity.’ Those with very high food insecurity – which amounted to a [...]
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United Way’s 2-1-1 was featured this week in Betty Rhode’s “Senior Corner” column in the Napa Valley Register:
Feeling pinched by the recession? Fortunately, there are resources in Napa County available for seniors who need their own “bailout” plan. Sometimes the solution can be as simple as pinpointing one or two areas where you’re having trouble. [...]
United Way awarded a $10,000 emergency grant to the Coastside RotaCare Clinic. The grant, part of United Way’s “Road to Recovery” campaign, will enable RotaCare to expand clinic hours and purchase supplies to serve additional patients in Half Moon Bay, where the Coastside Family Medical Center abruptly closed in early March.
“When the Coastside Family Medical [...]
United Way has just released “Help for Hard Times,” a free, downloadable survival guide for Bay Area residents who have been impacted by the recession. The guide, created as part of our Road to Recovery campaign, offers practical tips and information about claiming unemployment benefits, finding a new job, dealing with creditors, accessing community services, [...]
United Way joined with Solano County leaders to establish a school-based health center at Elsa Widenmann Elementary School in North Vallejo.
Readily accessible care is essential in Vallejo, since 20%, or one in five children is afflicted with asthma. The new health center will serve as a hub where children who lack insurance can receive comprehensive [...]
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