We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to live their best life, get an education, and be healthy and financially stable.
Our mission is to mobilize the caring power of communities to improve health, education, and financial results for low-income children and families. In partnership with California’s local United ways, we advance opportunities for low-income Californians by implementing community impact programs and advocating for policies that help them move up.
1 in 3 California households struggle to afford a decent standard of living. We’re here to change that.
We work to break the cycle of poverty and build a better future for all Californians by strengthening:
Education
Outcomes
to start California youth on a path to a bright future.
Financial Empowerment
to help struggling families move up.
Health
Equity
to enable all Californians to live their best lives.
Over 3.8 million California households do not earn sufficient income to meet basic needs—about 3 times what is reflected in federal poverty statistics.
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United Ways of California’s Response to Governor Newsom’s Proposed 2026-27 Budget
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Putting Cash Back in Californians’ Pockets
“I wasn’t sure if I needed to file my taxes. I didn’t know I was missing out on tax credits like the Child Tax Credit.”
– Alicia, free tax prep program participant in Ventura County who got cash back by filing her taxes
