United Way programs were recently featured on ABC-7′s Beyond the Headlines with Cheryl Jennings. Start at the 7-minute mark in the video to learn how MatchBridge, SparkPoint and 211 provide assistance to people who are unemployed or looking for a better job.
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 [...]
Dodge & Cox and UPS win United Way’s Spirit of the Bay Award
May 25, 2011 By
Yesterday evening, United Way of the Bay Area honored Dodge & Cox and UPS with its highest tribute, the 2011 Spirit of the Bay Award. Each year, United Way’s prestigious Spirit of the Bay award recognizes two Bay Area employers – one large and one small – that exceeded all others in community involvement through [...]
Urban Youth Dress to Impress
May 24, 2011 By
We all remember that first job interview. Maybe you were a little nervous and spent a lot of time getting ready. Perhaps you had that perfect outfit – or wish you did. For many urban youth today, professional clothes are difficult to afford. That’s why MatchBridge’s “Dress to Impress” event is so important. Companies from [...]
Target Volunteers Fight Hunger
May 19, 2011 By
Last week, Target team members across the Bay Area happily volunteered their time to make certain that those who need the comfort of a meal receive it. Target delivered a powerful punch in the fight against hunger, as 290 Target employees packaged, prepared and served food at Bay Area food banks and soup kitchens. Their [...]
Help Young Job Seekers “Dress to Impress”
April 26, 2011 By
Spring is here, which means it’s time for United Way’s annual spring Clothing Drive. Time to clean out your closets and donate your gently-used professional clothing to youth in need. Your clothing donations will provide young job seekers with appropriate attire for job interviews, summer internships and employment. Donated clothing will benefit youth who participate [...]
United Way’s Emerging Leaders go to the Capitol!
April 12, 2011 By
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 [...]
The Power of Women
April 4, 2011 By
Last Thursday, on the last day of Women’s History month, a group of powerful Bay Area women were making a little history of their own. More than 50 extraordinary women leaders from a wide variety of backgrounds came together to inform the creation of a women’s leadership group dedicated to United Way’s goal of cutting [...]
Happy 211 Day! 211 San Mateo Launches Today
February 11, 2011 By
More than seven-million residents across the Bay Area now have access to the 211 helpline with the official launch of the service in San Mateo County. The 211 San Mateo County Steering Committee and United Way of the Bay Area will host a celebration for the launch today, 211 Day (February 11, or 2-11). 211 [...]
Earn It! Keep It! Save It! Serves 87 Clients at SF Kickoff Event
February 4, 2011 By
This year’s Earn It! Keep It! Save It! program kicked off in a big way last Saturday at the Mission Street Goodwill facility, as a team of more than 30 volunteers came together to provide free tax preparation services to 87 lower-income taxpayers from around the Bay Area. The event – one of several county [...]
