United Ways of California

Standing with Our Immigrant Communities - United Ways of California We stand in solidarity with our immigrant communities to protect their access to a healthy and prosperous life.

We are proud to stand in kinship and solidarity with our immigrant neighbors, advocating for their right to be treated with dignity and respect, contribute to our community’s overall well-being, and have access to a healthy, prosperous life.

Urge CA State Legislators to Fund Critical 211 Community Resources 211 is a free information and referral service, federally designated for use connecting people to vetted community services and trusted information. Our communities urgently need continued access to…

Speak up for state funding for #211 today: go.unitedwaysca.org/fund-211

Communities urgently need continued access to 211 services, and 211 urgently needs state support to address Californians’ ongoing, emerging, and disaster-related needs.

We met with over 50 legislative offices to advocate for our sponsored priorities: AB 1690 (Ahrens) to expand eligibility for the Young Child Tax Credit and a budget request for an additional $5M for Free Tax Preparation Assistance and Outreach & Education programs. @asmmarkgonzalez.bsky.social

United Ways of California, a proud co-lead of the Prosper CA coalition (formerly CalEITC Coalition), helped organize our partners from across the state in Sacramento for our annual coalition advocacy day! #ProsperCA
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Reflecting on Inequities While Honoring Black History Month - United Ways of California United Way is dedicated to equity and acknowledges that structural racism and other forms of oppression have led to persistent disparities that we aim to eliminate.

Learn more about Black history and how it intersects with our work.

February is an opportunity to honor and celebrate Black history, culture, contributions, and people—as well as bring awareness to inequities and the history of injustice and systemic racism in our country that continue to impact Black Californians today.

We are committed to to ensuring everyone—including ITIN filers—can access tax credits like the CalEITC, Young Child Tax Credit, and Foster Youth Tax Credit that help maximize refunds and keep dollars in local economies. Free filing options are available at MyFreeTaxes.org

CA United Ways played a key role in establishing the CalEITC, one of the most powerful tools for reducing poverty in our state. This CalEITC Awareness Week, we celebrate progress and the role of these critical tax credits in helping work toward a California where all can thrive.

Expand Free Tax Prep Outreach Programs! Each year, millions of Californians are eligible for valuable tax credits—including the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC), the federal Child Tax Credit…

Let your elected officials know that funding for free tax prep and tax credit outreach and education is important to you.

It's #CalEITC Awareness Week! State refundable tax credits like the CalEITC put more than $1 billion back in Californians' pockets each year, and free tax prep programs help connect eligible filers with these vital credits.

Tax credits are the most effective tool we have to combat poverty and help families afford basic necessities. The CalEITC, Young Child Tax Credit, and Foster Youth Tax Credit put more than a billion dollars back in working Californians' pockets each year.

We believe that every Californian—regardless of race, ethnicity, or immigration status—should have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Tax Credits and Deductions Find out how tax credits and deductions work in California.

Learn more at MyFreeTaxes.org/resource/tax-credits-and-deductions.

Tax credits combat poverty and help families afford basic necessities. In 2026, eligible households can receive up to $8,046 with the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (#EITC), and more is available through the Child Tax Credit and state credits.

United Ways of California is proud that our multi-year commitment to advocating for the creation and expansion of these credits continues to pay dividends for Californians with low-to-moderate incomes.

California Earned Income Tax Credit, Young Child Tax Credit, and Foster Youth Tax Credit—with $8.8 billion in tax credits delivered to Californians since 2015.

Response to Governor Newsom's Proposed 2026-27 Budget We urge the Governor and legislators to prioritize investments that uplift our most vulnerable communities.

Governor Newsom has released his proposed 2026-27 #CABudget. We urge the Governor and legislators to prioritize investments that uplift our most vulnerable communities and strengthen vital partnerships between the state and community-based organizations.

Congratulations to Monique Limón, California’s new Senate President pro Tempore! We look forward to her leadership and to continuing to partner with her to improve the health, education, and financial security of children and families across California. #CALeg

The Beginning of Community-Driven Rebuilding with Phase 2 of Wildfire Response Fund In a strong commitment to support the recovery of the communities most impacted by this year’s wildfires, United Way of Greater Los Angeles proudly announces today the second phase of distribution to…

A year ago today, devastating wildfires erupted in Southern California. United Way of Greater Los Angeles mobilized to provide immediate support, but they didn't stop there. Learn how United Way continues to support communities impacted by the fires today: https://bit.ly/3YWOFoh

With these credits expiring, it is estimated that 8-12 million people across the country using Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges like Covered California will drop their coverage altogether because it will be unaffordable.

Enhanced Premium Tax Credits are set to expire at the end of this year. These credits have played a critical role in making health insurance more affordable and accessible for millions of Americans, including working families, older adults, small-business owners, and those who are self-employed.

Our Impact - United Ways of California Our Impact Home Our Impact From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, United Way is mobilizing communities to action so all can thrive. California's United Ways are independent public charities, g...

Explore our 2024 Impact Report to see what we can accomplish when we stand United for California, United for good: go.unitedwaysca.org/2024-impact

Extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Enacted by Congress in 2021, the enhanced Premium Tax Credits (PTCs) have played a critical role in making health insurance more affordable and accessible for millions of Americans, including working…

If these tax credits are allowed to expire, health care premiums could rise significantly for those who can least afford it. Fill out this form to let Congress know that extending these tax credits is important to you.

Affordable health care remains a top issue for many households already struggling to make ends meet. Enhanced Premium Tax Credits—set to expire at the end of this year—have played a critical role in making health insurance more affordable and accessible for millions of Americans.

Our Impact - United Ways of California This will only take a…

We do this through advocacy, direct service programming, and capacity building with and for 28 local United Ways across the state—because we’re stronger together. We’re proud to share a snapshot of our work over the year in our 2024 Impact Report.

From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security for Californians with low incomes, United Ways of California is working toward an equitable California where every individual has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Join us on Nov. 18 to hear from leaders on what #OpenAI shift means for philanthropy, governance, and California’s future.

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Urge CA State Legislators to Fund Critical 211 Community Resources 211 is a free information and referral service, federally designated for use connecting people to vetted community services and trusted information. Our communities urgently need continued access to…

As demand for vital services like 211 rises, so too must our investments that help us better meet the moment. Let’s raise our voices together and once again urge California State Legislators to support investments in these critical 211 community resources.