Giving Tuesday

Maria remembers the first night her children slept in their new home. The walls were bare, but the air felt peaceful. For the first time in months, she could rest knowing her family was safe. 

Because of people like you, families like Maria’s find stability, opportunity, and hope. You make it possible for parents to rebuild their lives and for children to dream beyond their circumstances. 

Across the Capital Region, thousands of families are working full time and still struggling to cover the basics. Many parents face impossible choices every day — whether to pay rent or buy groceries, whether to keep the lights on or pay for child care. No one should have to make those decisions. Your gift helps change that story. 

When you give to United Way California Capital Region, you join a local movement that mobilizes our community into action so that all can thrive. Together, we tackle the root causes of inequity and create lasting solutions that strengthen families and neighborhoods. 

Your generosity fuels programs that make measurable impact right here at home: 

• Children enter kindergarten ready to learn throughKinderCamp.
• Foster youth receive support to complete college and achieve independence.
• Parents gain tools to strengthen financial stability and plan for their future.

Every one of these successes begins with your generosity. You are not only providing resources — you are investing in long-term change and giving families the chance to move forward with dignity.  

This Giving Tuesday, your support matters more than ever. The cost of living in our region continues to rise, and more families are turning to United Way and our partners for help. Your gift today helps us meet those needs quickly and effectively. It ensures that when a family reaches out for support, we are ready to respond. 

Your gift stays here in the Capital Region. It supports your neighbors, your coworkers, and your community. Every dollar you give strengthens the network of care that helps families like Maria’s take the next step toward stability and independence. 

At United Way California Capital Region, we believe that when one family thrives, our whole community grows stronger. You have the power to make that possible. When you give today, you help a family move from uncertainty to peace of mind. You help a child start school with confidence. You help a young person build a foundation for a brighter future. 

You are the reason hope continues to grow across our region. 

When you make a gift to United Way, you join a community that is mobilizing into action so that all can thrive. Together, we can create lasting change for generations to come.