Advocate
Why United Way Silicon Valley Advocates
Money alone cannot solve Silicon Valley's most pressing community needs. Public policy can be a significant catalyst for change and that is why advocacy is one strategy that United Way Silicon Valley employs in its ongoing efforts to improve the lives of local people. United Way's advocacy work is focused on improving the systems that shape community conditions to help individuals and families achieve financial stability and independence.
Issues United Way Silicon Valley Champions
Children's Health Coverage: All children have health insurance and access to the quality care they need to stay healthy and in school.
Food Access: Everyone has enough nutritious food to eat.
211 for All: Everyone can access resources in times of need through 211.
How You Can Advance the Cause
Latest Advocacy News
- Legislative Positions
- Spotlight on AB 6: Helping Californian's Access Food in Tough Times
- Annual Day at the Capitol
- Federal Funding of Education, Income and Health Priorities through 9/30/11
Advocacy Archives
- CHIPRA Two Year Anniversary (Spring 2011)
- Measure A for Healthy Kids (Fall 2010)
- Passage of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act (Fall 2010)
- HR211 Press Conference (July 2010)
- Priorities for Children in Health Reform (2009-2010)
- Insurance for 700,000 Kids Saved (Fall 2009)
- Measure A for Hospital Safety (Fall 2008)
- Senator Alquist - A Champion for Children (Fall 2008)
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