United Way of the Bay Area
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Phone: 415-808-4300
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Target demographics: We help children and youth graduate healthy and ready for independent adulthood. We help low-income, hardworking families achieve financial stability. And we help individuals and nonprofit agencies prepare for and recover from crises – from emergency food and shelter for individuals to preparation for regional disasters such as fire, flood or earthquake.
We particularly seek to support underserved communities including: immigrants, the disabled, minorities, and the LGBT community.
Mission:
To be the catalyst that enables people to strengthen
their communities by investing in one another.
their communities by investing in one another.
Results:
Since our inception in 1922, we have directed hundreds of millions of dollars to support community programs that build literacy skills for lifelong success, connect individuals and families to affordable healthcare, and increase opportunities for working families.
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Robert Thompson
02/10/12
I have been a contributor and volunteer for UWBA for almost two decades; a board member for four years. I have been witness to an increased focus, remarkable transparency, and what I consider world-class management. The leadership team that is in place is exceptional. The decisions made are ...
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Lars Hellerslien
02/01/12
I sit on the steering committee/board for Emerging Leaders and the experience has been wonderful. I have met several interesting and intelligent people through Emerging Leaders. Every one is focused on bettering the Bay Area through various efforts from mentoring youth, book drives for schools, ...
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Chris Moulton
01/30/12
I serve on the emerging leaders board and feel like it's an amazing experience to be able to see all of the arms of the United Way Bay Area in action. As a board member of this very professionally diverse steering committee I can bring my expertise in certain fields to the table (as do others) and ...
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