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Sergio Martinez, Public Policy Intern
- Jul 25, 2019
- 2 min
The Administration’s Attack on SNAP
The Trump Administration has once again showed that it is out of touch with the conditions affecting household’s living in poverty. In a ...
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Sergio Martinez, Public Policy Intern
- Jul 8, 2019
- 2 min
Gov. Newsom Signed $215 billion Budget Focuses on Health care, Child care and Education
On June 28th, 2019 Governor Gavin Newsom signed his first budget bill. The budget addresses spending in the areas of early childcare, edu...
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Sergio Martinez, Public Policy Intern
- Jun 18, 2019
- 1 min
Rise Together 2019 Opportunity Summit Highlights, Videos & Materials
Over 275 change makers and 60 dynamic speakers gathered at Opportunity Summit on May 10, 2019 at San Jose State University. The Opportuni...
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Insight Center for Community Economic Development
- May 10, 2019
- 2 min
Opportunity for Every Worker: Toward a Fair Chance Workforce in the Bay Area
Despite our constitutional protections against “cruel and unusual punishment,” nearly 1 in 3 Californians with a criminal record face unj...
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Will White, United Way Bay Area
- Aug 7, 2018
- 3 min
Could Inclusionary Zoning alleviate the Bay Area’s housing crisis?
Living and working in the Bay Area can be extremely rewarding. From great weather to a vibrant economy to ethnic and cultural diversity, ...
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Alison Tse, Business Pathways Intern
- Jul 18, 2018
- 3 min
Critical Statewide Propositions Affecting Affordable Housing This November
With November just around the corner, knowing which bills could affect the state of housing in California is crucial. Three critical stat...
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Ena Yasuhara Li, VP of Community Impact, UWBA
- Jun 6, 2018
- 2 min
My Name Is I Stand For: Being Principle Game-changer through My Compassionate and Courageous Heart
My name is I stand for Equity, dignity, compassion for all human beings These universal beliefs transcend fears and griefs From rapist to...
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Carlo David, United Way Bay Area Coro Fellow
- May 14, 2018
- 4 min
On June 5, Bay Area Voters Can Make Their Voices Heard
On June 5, 2018 registered Bay Area voters will have the opportunity to make their voices heard. Below are a few local ballot measures to...
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Megan & Khammany
- Apr 24, 2018
- 3 min
Reflections on the 2018 Opportunity Summit: What Does It Take to Create an Equitable Bay Area Region
On Friday, April 20th we welcomed over 275 leaders from across the Bay Area to Petaluma for the Rise Together 2018 Opportunity Summit. S...
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Will White, United Way Bay Area
- Feb 21, 2018
- 3 min
A Thriving California for all, not just a few
The 2018 legislative session is starting in Sacramento and advocates from across the state will connect with leaders in the Capitol about...
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Kathlyn Russo, United Way Bay Area
- Jan 31, 2018
- 1 min
Taxes made easy with new drop-off service for busy families
Earn it! Keep it! Save it! (EKS), a program of United Way Bay Area (UWBA), provides free tax preparation for low- to moderate-income indi...
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