Engaging Our Community To Create Lasting Change in People’s Lives
United Way Silicon Valley improves the lives of local children, families and individuals by mobilizing the caring power of the community. More than fundraisers, we work with corporations, organizations and individuals to address the root causes of local problems by developing strategies and focusing financial and human resources to address them.
United Way is committed to achieving lasting solutions – not just quick fixes – for people in our own backyard by:
- Supporting programs and services that directly help local people
- Advocating for public policy changes such as healthcare for all California children
- Helping people contribute their time and talent through volunteer opportunities
giving matters.
Your contribution to United Way Silicon Valley is helping to improve the lives of thousands of people in Santa Clara County. Together, we are creating a community where –
kids matter. Kids deserve to live in a healthy, safe environment and to have the opportunity to develop to their full potential. We work with community partners to increase high school graduation rates by supporting after-school, drop-out prevention and early childhood education programs.
families matter. Families and individuals ought to have the opportunity for independent lives through financial stability. United Way Silicon Valley invests in educational and training programs that help hardworking adults move from low-wage jobs to positions with higher incomes that will improve their lives.
community matters. 2-1-1 Santa Clara County gives everyone easy access to hundreds of community programs and services such as elder and child care, safety-net services and disaster relief. We also support programs that strengthen neighborhoods and promote civic involvement.
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