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So many of the crises we hear about in this economy are about people who have lost their jobs. For most, unemployment benefits – though limited – provide some relief while they look for new work. But for the self-employed, there is no such safety net, and when work dries up, there aren’t a lot [...]
Residents in the San Francisco Bay Area, who are concerned about the local impact of tsunami waves generated by the 8.9 earthquake off Japan early this morning, can call 211 for information about areas that are being evacuated, shelters and evacuation centers, and check points for boat owners. Residents are discouraged from calling 911 unless [...]
SparkPoint Marin Center was featured in the Marin Independent Journal newspaper on New Year’s Day. The article, “Marin SparkPoint Center helping residents get — and stay — out of poverty” highlights the story of SparkPoint client Jacek Sochan, who is receiving financial coaching at the center. Here is an excerpt from the article: About 100 [...]
In November, United Way joined our partner Community Action Marin (CAM) for the public launch of SparkPoint Marin Center at CAM’s Prosperity Partners office in San Rafael. SparkPoint Marin Center is one of four SparkPoint Centers in the Bay Area that are working with families to help them achieve lasting financial stability. United Way and [...]
Communities throughout the Bay Area will begin free summer meal programs for children this month, serving meals on weekdays throughout the summer at summer-school and community sites. All children 18 years old and younger are eligible, regardless of their families’ income. Families are encouraged to dial 2-1-1 for free meal information in more than 150 [...]
United Way of the Bay Area, the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter, and Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition will host our annual Marin Disaster Readiness Conference on June 8 in Novato. More than 180 people, representing a variety of agencies and organizations, have already registered for the conference, which is now at full capacity. The event [...]
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 8 — join 4,000 of your friends, neighbors, and community members in the largest collaborative fundraiser and nonprofit celebration in Marin County — the 28th annual Marin Human Race. Enjoy… A pancake breakfast More than a dozen local bands and performing groups Free refreshments, prizes, and giveaways Kid Races with [...]
Jane is a single mother of five who first walked through the door of the Earn It! Keep It! Save It! free tax preparation site at Community Action Marin in 2009. United Way and Community Action Marin have partnered for several years on Earn It! Keep It! Save It!, offering free tax assistance and asset-building [...]
Spring is here! It’s the time of year when many garages and basements are cleaned up and cleared out. Bay Area residents who are spring cleaning are encouraged to call 2-1-1 to donate clothing or household items to help those in need. Donated items should be clean and in good, working order. 2-1-1’s call center [...]
Three-year-old Doug was recently referred to the PDI Surgery Center, a United Way grantee, after Baby Bottle Tooth Decay badly corroded his teeth. This kind of tooth decay is most often associated with young children who fall asleep with bottles in their mouths, allowing sugary liquids (juice and milk) to pool around their teeth. All told, Doug needed 11 teeth capped [...]
