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We bring together people across the Bay Area to end the cycle of poverty. 💙🤍
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Want to help us address food insecurity amid the federal budget challenges?! Join us on November 19 for a vital convening focused on the growing threat of food insecurity across the Bay Area. More info ⬇️🧵
13 days ago
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It’s hard being the CEO because your social media manager always wants “just one more TikTok.”
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4 days ago
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More than 760,000 of our neighbors — including 155,900 children — are struggling to put food on the table. Visit
web.uwba.org/united-to-en...
to help our neighbors access food now! More info ℹ️⬇️🧵
10 days ago
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Want to help us address food insecurity amid the federal budget challenges?! Join us on November 19 for a vital convening focused on the growing threat of food insecurity across the Bay Area. More info ⬇️🧵
13 days ago
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Its not just a costume, its a lifestyle 💅
#halloween
#spirithalloween
20 days ago
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United Way Bay Area has endorsed Measure A in Santa Clara County for this November's
#SpecialElection
!
#MeasureA
will help backfill lost funding due to cuts to Medicaid and will support our neighbors most deeply affected by drastic reductions in safety net services.
27 days ago
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Wrong answers only: what 'disaster' are you not prepared for?
about 1 month ago
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GIVEAWAY TIME! We’re giving away a $500 gift card and an Ultimate Disaster Preparedness Kit! Visit
uwba.org/what-we-do/d...
to download our Disaster Preparedness Guide and you’ll be entered to win! Be sure to enter before October 29th!
#TheWorkUWBA
#giveaway
#free
#contest
#bayarea
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about 1 month ago
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There is a storm headed our way! Are you prepared? A potential Public Safety Power Shutoff could happen anytime with severe weather. Weather can also cause power outages, creating unpredictable outcomes regarding your health. Call 211 or visit 211bayarea.org to learn more and set up an outage plan!
about 1 month ago
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Did you know we have a UWBA Spotify account!? Right now we are jamming to our
#LatineHeritageMonth
playlist. Visit
open.spotify.com/playlist/6eI...
to listen to our 10 hour playlist, curated by UWBA staff!
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UWBA Latine/x & Hispanic Heritage Month
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eI1tK6yMU7nkeqlHF18KC?si=477be1d310884374
about 2 months ago
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🚨 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! 🚨 Join us on Oct 18th, 11am at Crosswalk Community Church in Napa to help us assemble 700 emergency kits! Visit
uwba.org/get-involved...
to sign up to volunteer! ⬇️🧵
about 2 months ago
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This Saturday! Come early at 5pm to the
@oaklandroots.bsky.social
Pride Night game and help us assemble emergency preparedness kits! You'll leave with your own kit! Stay for the game and you will receive a free You Are Not Alone poster too! Sign up in the thread below!
2 months ago
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We're headed to The Coliseum! Join us and the
@oaklandroots.bsky.social
on September 20th at 5pm for an exciting opportunity to learn more about disaster preparedness skills, guided by a Red Cross expert! After gaining valuable insights, you’ll have the chance to assemble emergency kits that ⬇️🧵
3 months ago
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We're headed to The Coliseum! Join us and the
@oaklandroots.bsky.social
on September 20th at 5pm for an exciting opportunity to learn more about disaster preparedness skills, guided by a Red Cross expert! After gaining valuable insights, you’ll have the chance to assemble emergency kits that ⬇️🧵
3 months ago
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Our backpacks are heading out into the community! Thank you for the coverage,
@nbcbayarea.com
! Visit
www.nbcbayarea.com/video/news/l...
to see how we convened our corporate partners to distribute over 2000 backpacks to our
#BayArea
communities!
#BackToSchool
#TheWorkUWBA
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San Francisco college students struggling to make ends meet get help
The United Way Bay Area begins its’ annual backpack drive to help students at the City College of San Francisco
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/news/local/san-francisco-college-students-struggling-to-make-ends-meet-get-help/3939894/
3 months ago
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🚨 WILDFIRE ALERT 🚨
#PickettFire
Update: The fire has tripled in size since Friday and is only 13% contained. 211 is here to help you stay informed. Call 211 for updates on evacuation notices, evacuation routes, and evacuation centers!
#wildfire
#fire
#NapaCounty
#TheWorkUWBA
3 months ago
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JustRin
3 months ago
Know your zone. Know your route. Be safe neighbors.
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🚨 WILDFIRE ALERT 🚨 Wildfire season is here but 211 is here to help you stay informed. Call 211 for updates on evacuation notices, evacuation routes, and evacuation centers!
#wildfire
#fire
#NapaCounty
#TheWorkUWBA
#pickettfire
3 months ago
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United Way Bay Area
United Ways of California
3 months ago
Rooted in their mission of dismantling the root causes of poverty to build an equitable Bay Area where all people have the opportunities and resources to thrive, the campaign is driving awareness, raising funds, and showing solidarity amongst neighbors.
uwba.org/what-we-do/y...
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You Are Not Alone
Join United Way Bay Area in standing for justice, equity, and action. Together, we can dismantle poverty and create lasting change.
https://uwba.org/what-we-do/you-are-not-alone/
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United Ways of California
3 months ago
As immigrant community members across the state and country are experiencing high levels of fear and uncertainty, United Way Bay Area is making sure everyone knows that they belong through their “You Are Not Alone” campaign.
@uwba.org
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👠😎 You Are Not Alone posters are now for sale! Donate $50 and we will send you two posters and 10 red cards! Visit
uwba.org/what-we-do/y...
to purchase!
#nonprofittiktok
#bayarea
#bayareatiktok
#funny
#trend
#tiktok
#immigration
#unitedwaybayarea
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3 months ago
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"...we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive, not just survive... Education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking the cycle of poverty." Visit
uwba.org/blog/more-th...
to read more of our latest CEO
#blog
by Keisha Browder!
#TheWorkUWBA
#nonprofit
#backtoschool
3 months ago
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#NationalNonprofitDay
is this Sunday, August 17th! As we face significant reductions to
#SNAP
and
#Medicaid
, we need your support for those who will feel the greatest impact from these cuts. Save this post and please consider making a donation on August 17th to support our neighbors!
3 months ago
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We been busy this summer ☀️
3 months ago
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Our You Are Not Alone posters are popping up all over the
#BayArea
! We want your help reminding our communities that they are not alone, and that 211 is here to help. Donate $50 today and you'll receive 2 posters and 10 red cards! Visit
uwba.org/what-we-do/y...
to donate now!
#TheWorkUWBA
3 months ago
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What if we took the energy it took to make this AI image, and channeled it into creating a future
#BayArea
where everyone has the resources to thrive? Visit
uwba.org/get-involved...
to learn more about updating your will, and other ways you can leave an impact for your friends, family, & community!
3 months ago
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You Are Not Alone. As changes are being implemented, uncertainty and fear fill the air, affecting the lives and livelihoods of many in our community. Visit
uwba.org/what-we-do/y...
to learn more about our You Are Not Alone campaign. Together, we can make sure everyone knows they belong. 💛❤️💙
4 months ago
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Tomorrow is
#SocialMediaGivingDay
👀
4 months ago
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Make no mistake, the effects of the
#ReconciliationBill
will be extremely harmful to our Bay Area neighbors. Read more here:
www.dailyrepublic.com/news/united-...
4 months ago
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Poverty is a policy choice! We refuse to accept the existing systems that continue to sustain poverty. This past week we had an engaging time meeting with U.S. representatives and senators talking about various poverty-fighting policies.
4 months ago
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Save the date: July 15 The safety net is being attacked — and our Bay Area neighbors are already feeling the impact. Save this post Like & share to spread the word. Be ready to give on July 15!
#UnitedistheWay
#ProtectOurNeighbors
#nonprofit
4 months ago
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The Federal Budget
#ReconciliationBill
has passed and it will have devastating impacts in our communities. Visit
uwba.org/blog/5-reaso...
to read more. Call your friends and family and check on them. Show up, speak out, and stand united.
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5 Reasons the “Big Beautiful Bill” Will Hurt Bay Area Families—and What We Need Now
The Big Beautiful Bill threatens Bay Area families. Learn 5 urgent reasons to oppose it—and how you can help protect our community.
https://uwba.org/blog/5-reasons-the-big-beautiful-bill-will-hurt-bay-area-families-and-why-we-must-act-now/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=osocgen&utm_id=7014O000001BixWQAS&utm_content=g1080x1350s
4 months ago
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The Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill has passed
5 months ago
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"In March, Washington indefinitely paused over $117 million in federal funds allocated to the Emergency Food and Shelter Program — including $2.5 million for the Bay Area 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀." Visit
www.svvoice.com/when-federal...
to read more in our latest Op-Ed.
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When Federal Dollars Stall, Local Giving Becomes Lifesaving
Local agencies like LifeMoves and United Way Bay Area are working to make sure that local families stay housed and fed in difficult times.
https://www.svvoice.com/when-federal-dollars-stall-local-giving-becomes-lifesaving/
5 months ago
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We're excited to host our second
#SolanoCounty
Housing Convening with Supervisor Cassandra James! Visit
uwba.org/get-involved...
to RSVP!
5 months ago
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Everyday our friends at Pollinate Farms, Farms to Grow, and Stop Waste are shoveling away in their community gardens! We had a wonderful morning helping them 🫶🏼
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5 months ago
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🤔 Did you know? Our Real Cost Measure reveals what it 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 costs to live in the
#BayArea
. Unlike the federal poverty line, we take into account the costs of housing, food, health care, and more. Visit
uwba.org/blog/bay-are...
to read more about the
#RealCostMeasure
! ⬇️🧵
5 months ago
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NEW! Our You Are Not Alone posters are now available! When you donate $50 you’ll help support all Bay Area communities, regardless of immigration status or sexual orientation, and receive 2 inspiring posters and 10 Know Your Rights cards. Visit
uwba.org/what-we-do/y...
to purchase today!
5 months ago
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"As we celebrate this season of graduation, let’s also recommit ourselves to the work ahead. Because every student walking across that stage deserves not just applause, but a system that supports their next steps." - UWBA CEO, Keisha Browder Visit
uwba.org/blog/celebra...
to read more!
5 months ago
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Someone tell our
#HousingJustice
director to stop twinning with our social media manager! We had a wonderful morning volunteering with
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
!
#volunteering
#twins
#kardashians
#unitedwaybayarea
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6 months ago
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Happy
#PrideMonth
! As UWBA celebrates Pride Month, we encourage you to explore this content throughout June. Let us know your favorite resource in the comments below! Visit
uwba.org/who-we-are/d...
to learn more about
#TheJourneyUWBA
#UnitedIsTheWay
#TheWorkUWBA
6 months ago
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Come with us to call our reps to save
#Medicaid
, maintain the
#ChildTaxCredit
, and protect
#SNAP
benefits! Follow us to learn more about advocating for our
#BayArea
communities to make sure we do not lose these crucial safety net services!
#advocacy
#nonprofit
#publicpolicy
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6 months ago
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Thank you for having our CEO, Keisha Browder, on Today in the Bay,
@nbcbayarea.com
, Laura Garcia, and
@marcuswashington.bsky.social
! Tune into NBC Bay Area's livestream throughout the day today to see the segment:
nbcbayarea.com/watch
We will share the link to the full segment soon!
6 months ago
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6 months ago
Presenting: Kifer Senior Apartments! 🏠 We're teaming up with
@abodeorg.bsky.social
to present a quick tour of this beautiful permanent supportive housing development in Santa Clara – the first in a series of affordable housing tours in celebration of
#AffordableHousingMonth
. Check it out!
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Our first edition of The Journey online magazine is live! Visit
uwba.org/who-we-are/d...
to explore more of our curated resources!
7 months ago
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At our Capitol Day this week, we asked one of our Board Members and long time advocate, Michelle Branch, "What is the importance of advocacy work?" We have two opportunities to advocate for your neighbors right now ⬇️🧵⬇️
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7 months ago
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Thank you Vallejo Times Herald for covering our Homelessness Convening! We were so excited to have an amazing turnout of over 120 people who came together to discuss solutions to homelessness. Visit
www.timesheraldonline.com/2025/04/23/c...
to read more!
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County agencies make strides towards collaborative homelessness solutions
A lack of communication, according to panelists, leads to competitive behaviors between agencies, duplicated resources, and confusion among unhoused individuals seeking immediate aid.
https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2025/04/23/county-agencies-make-strides-towards-collaborative-homelessness-solutions/?utm_email=34DDD51325545552F43135B533&lctg=34DDD51325545552F43135B533&active=no&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.timesheraldonline.com%2f2025%2f04%2f23%2fcounty-agencies-make-strides-towards-collaborative-homelessness-solutions%2f&utm_campaign=norcal-vallejo_times_herald-morning_report-nl&utm_content=automated
7 months ago
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United Way Bay Area
United Ways of California
7 months ago
United Ways of California stands with immigrant communities and opposes illegal data sharing between the IRS and DHS. Taxpayer data must be protected. Learn how to protect yourself and support your community:
go.unitedwaysca.org/3GvfdHa
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The Illegal IRS Data-Sharing Agreement: What You Should Know - United Ways of California
The purported data-sharing agreement with Homeland Security would set a dangerous precedent that would put all taxpayers’ data at risk.
https://go.unitedwaysca.org/3GvfdHa
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Yesterday was our annual Capitol Day with United Ways from across the state. We had a wonderful afternoon meeting with legislators and their staff to advocate for poverty fighting policies!
7 months ago
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WE NEED YOUR HELP! Join us in calling on Congress to fight for taxpayer privacy for ALL tax filers, regardless of immigration status. Visit
actionnetwork.org/letters/urge...
to send a letter in just 2 minutes!
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Urge Congress to Protect Sensitive Taxpayer Data
In February 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) illegally asked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to share the personal data—names, addresses, and phone numbers—of 700,000 residents who f...
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/urge-congress-to-protect-sensitive-taxpayer-data/
7 months ago
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7 months ago
We’re inviting you to a free screening of Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness, presented in partnership with
@uwbayarea.bsky.social
in celebration of
#AffordableHousingMonth
! See what we can accomplish when we unite behind solutions proven to end homelessness. 🎟️ RSVP:
bit.ly/Bridge512
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