United Way of the Bay Area Blog
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Here’s a great opportunity to LIVE UNITED: support United Way of the Bay Area’s first ever School Uniform Drive, hosted by our Women’s Leadership Council. Our goal is to outfit the 320 students at San Francisco’s John Muir Elementary in brand new, high-quality school uniforms. This will help all students at John Muir, regardless of their [...]
United Way believes everyone should have access to quality, affordable health care. United Way also knows the importance of investing in community-based prevention to keep people healthy in the first place. We know access to coverage and prevention help build a better world for our kids, stronger families, a secure middle class, and our country’s competitiveness. In light of today’s Supreme [...]
What could get kids more excited about reading than Tim and his dog, Cy, driving a Bookmobile into a reading fair and kick-starting a read-a-thon? It’s an idea we’d like to make a reality with your vote in the Popchips “Tim Chips In” contest. Tim is willing to donate an afternoon to the winning community [...]
We often talk about single mothers, but what about fathers? In 2006, the state of New York piloted a program to increase employment and earnings of noncustodial parents, most of whom were fathers. The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance worked with nonprofit organizations in four New York cities – Buffalo, Jamestown, Syracuse, and [...]
Everyone needs a little encouragement, especially elementary-school kids taking tests. “I know that you are very intelligent and always try your best which is what matters. Do your best since each exam is a step towards being that great doctor you have told me you want to be.” That’s just one example of the special [...]
This op-ed is co-authored by Shelley Kessler, San Mateo Central Labor Council Executive Secretary/Treasurer and United Way of the Bay Area Board Member, and Eric McDonnell, United Way of the Bay Area Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. Four million of California’s poorest children, including 300,000 in the Bay Area, are in danger of losing [...]
211 is partnering with the San Francisco Treasurer’s Office to ensure more low-income families participate in the Kindergarten to College (K2C) program so that kids save. Our 211 call center specialists will make calls to 1,135 San Francisco families during the next few weeks to encourage them particpate in the program, activate their accounts and start savings for their children’s future. [...]
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 [...]
Summer is almost here! Parents and caregivers can call 211 to obtain information about summer programs for kids throughout the Bay Area, including day camps, residential camps and therapeutic camps for children with disabilities or specific health conditions. 211 can also connect parents and caregivers with information about youth employment and internship programs, volunteer opportunities, [...]
On April 6, United Way’s Emerging Leaders were in Sacramento for our annual “Day at the Capitol.” They met with ten Senators and Assembly members to advocate for legislation that ensures effective and efficient health care enrollment for low-income families under the Affordable Care Act. Emerging Leaders also helped United Way voice our opposition to [...]
