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Last month, United Way and our 2-1-1 Alameda partner, Eden I&R, participated in the New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. Education Fair, where they educated hundreds of NUMMI employees about how to connect with support services in the community, as they prepare to lose their jobs when the Fremont plant shuts down on March 31.
Representatives from [...]
KCBS’ Bob Butler reports, “More Bay Area residents appear to be reaching out for help, many describing themselves as first-time callers to the nonprofit 211 center, run by United Way.”
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Hard times preceded the recession for a significant number of Bay Area families. Even before the global economic crisis, having a job was not a guarantee of adequate income: 86% of Bay Area households with incomes below the Standard had at least one worker.
United Way’s report, “Struggling to Make Ends Meet,” released today, reinforces the [...]
Do you know of a San Francisco nonprofit that is in need of interior painting, space planning, landscaping or minor repairs? Rebuilding Together San Francisco is offering FREE renovations to San Francisco nonprofit organizations through its Rebuilding Weekend renovation program.
The volunteer-driven Rebuilding Weekend program takes place annually during the final weekend of April. Over 2,000 volunteers from businesses, [...]
As part of our continuing goal to ensure that the Bay Area is ready for the next disaster – which is a ‘when’ not an ‘if’ - we are helping promote do1thing’s goal of taking one step towards disaster preparedness each month.
This month’s task is First Aid.
Medical emergencies can occur anywhere and at any time, and [...]
There is a new tax credit, the “Making Work Pay Credit,” which is part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. The good news is, it returns $400 to $800 to taxpayers, and employers are already automatically crediting workers in their paychecks.
The bad news is, certain people – especially those who have more than one [...]
2-1-1, United Way’s community information line, is so important during these tough economic times. Finding help can be confusing and intimidating, but 2-1-1 makes it easy. 2-1-1’s trained and caring specialists are helping thousands of Bay Area residents find the help they need.
Joanna, a 2-1-1 Bay Area call specialist, shared a story about a call she [...]
United Way released 2-1-1 Bay Area call data, which shows the region’s community information line handled 74,646 calls in the first half of 2009, up 35% from the same period in 2008.
During this time period, requests for help with basic needs – such as food, shelter, and clothing – soared 33%, compared to the first half [...]
In order to make sure that everyone is prepared for disaster, the Department of Homeland Security and the Ad Council have launched a new series of Ready Campaign public service advertisements designed to encourage all Americans to take the necessary steps to prepare for emergencies kicking off September’s National Preparedness Month.
The Ready Campaign encourages Americans [...]
September is National Preparedness Month and the Department of Homeland Security along with the support of coalition partners, is working to increase public awareness about emergency preparedness. During the month of September, consider taking steps to prepare your family or company for an emergency.
This year, National Preparedness Month focuses on encouraging individuals, families and communities [...]
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