Making Housing More Accessible
United Way
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The cost of living is 71% higher in San Francisco than in the rest of the U.S. Rising costs of food, gas, and other essentials make it increasingly difficult to get by.? United Way of the Bay Area has pioneered innovative solutions: one-stop centers that help struggling families meet their basic needs, increase income and savings, build credit, and reduce debt. At United Way’s SparkPoint Centers, financial coaches work one-on-one with clients to set goals, brainstorm strategies, and map out realistic action plans.
Services are free, including credit and debt counseling/repair, budgeting, financial planning, tax prep, job skills training, job search assistance, career development, education counseling. Centers also have a food pantry, benefits screening, rental assistance, connection to housing resources and homeownership assistance. Each SparkPoint Center is a collaborative of multiple nonprofit and government entities working together in a single location to make it easy for families to access services.
To date, SparkPoint Centers have:
Writer: Rachel Perry
Thank you for the highlight! We are excited to begin a new endeavor through our SparkPoint program with Guaranteed Basic income! Visit https://uwba.org/blog/guaranteed-basic-income-pilot-alameda-county/ to learn more!
Access to safe and affordable housing is foundational to financial wellness and overall stability. It's inspiring to see United Way addressing this critical issue with such impactful initiatives. At Red Toad Software, we share your commitment to empowering individuals and communities through innovative solutions. Thank you for making a difference—together, we can create a more equitable future!
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2 个月Financial literacy is so important. Wonderful services noted here, which should be continuous. It is not a one-and-done effort.
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