United for good.
Who we are
At United Way, we envision an equitable California where every individual has the resources and opportunities they need to authentically thrive.
Across California, United Ways in every corner of the golden state work to uplift communities, empower Californians, and create positive change. We mobilize the caring power of communities to improve health, education, and financial stability for every person in every community because we believe everyone deserves opportunities to live a good life.
Together, we are United for good. Join us as we come together to build a brighter future for all of California, and explore ways we can help support you and your community.
Empowering Californians’ Financial Journeys
We know that as many as 1 in 3 California families struggle to make ends meet. That is why we are here to help connect people and communities to the financial resources they need to not just survive, but thrive.
United Ways are helping Californians reach financial stability by connecting individuals and families to free tax filing support to help put money back in their pockets through life-changing tax credits. Through a variety of financial wellness programs, we are here to support Californians on each step of their financial empowerment journey.
Learn more about what financial empowerment programs are available in your community and why financial wellness is at the center of United Ways’ work in California.
Investing in Knowledge for Tomorrow's Leaders
Education is the foundation for a vibrant and sustainable future. At United Way, we believe all children deserve the opportunity to enter school ready to succeed, attain academic success, and gain the tools they need to live a long, healthy, and productive life.
California United Ways strive to equip children and adults with the tools they need to thrive academically and beyond. By focusing on early childhood development, literacy initiatives, and supporting successful educational transitions, United Ways across California empower families and individuals to make the best choices for their children’s or their own education and future success — at every stage of their journey.
Learn more about how we are improving educational outcomes and empowering California youth to grow in safe, healthy, and thriving communities.
Navigating Hardship with Hope
Safe and stable housing is a necessity for everyone, and for Californians experiencing homelessness, housing is the first and most critical step on a path to improved health, wellness, and self-sufficiency. That’s why United Ways are confronting California’s housing crisis head-on by supporting strategies to eliminate homelessness, coordinating rent relief programs, investing in affordable housing initiatives, and connecting unhoused community members to housing navigation programs and critical resources to help get them back on their feet. We also work together to advocate for policies that will create new stable housing, increase housing equity, and make housing more affordable and accessible to our most vulnerable communities.
Learn more about how we’re living our commitment to housing equity, and explore housing resources available in your community.