Many households in the Northern California region struggle to make ends meet and depend on community-based programs to feed their families.

On a boat, in waters far away from home, disconnected from the internet and news, Rebecca and Benjamin finally had time to unwind from…

Melissa Jamison hears that question and comment frequently as a member of United Way of Northern California’s disaster recovery team.

Stephanie was evacuated at 3:00 a.m. when the Carr Fire hit Keswick. With two dogs and no family in the area, it was difficult to find a place to stay.

Karen, a local to the North State and two time VITA tax preparation client, is used to being independent. “I’ve never been in a position where…

In recent years, the North State has made headlines for presidentially declared major disasters such as the Carr and Camp Fires.

A veteran and former business owner, Barbara never had to file taxes on her own until three years ago.

"If it wasn't for Listos, we would've lost hundreds of lives that day," Rita Manley-King recounted in the weeks after the devastating Slater Fire hit the community of Happy Camp, California.

In early March, United Way of Northern California’s Disaster Response team received an inspiring story of success from a local case manager we had been working with