About

We all have a vision for a diverse, caring, and economically vibrant Bay Area. But 1 in 5 of us lives in poverty, standing in the way of that vision. 1 in 5 is not OK. Not in one of the richest, most forward-thinking regions in the world. We can’t sit on the sidelines. Let’s come together. Collectively. Let’s use our power to change our communities  – step by step – block by block -  one problem at a time.

MAKE IT BE is a United Way of the Bay Area campaign. We are a growing movement of Bay Area residents and organizations committed to cutting poverty in half by 2020 and building thriving communities.