December 30, 2013
Shop for a cause! Support your local United Way by shopping at AmazonSmile. For every eligible purchase, Amazon donates 0.5% of the price to support our impact work! AmazonSmile is the same…
December 23, 2013
We know everyone is hearing a lot about the challenges the federal government is facing with the implementation of the first phase of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that…
December 20, 2013
This year United Way of San Diego County reinstated the Public Policy Committee with the aim of establishing the organization in the public policy area. With its focus on community impact, Un…
December 16, 2013
Holiday Volunteer Opportunities - Let's Give Back 'Tis the season for volunteering! Help brighten the holidays for your San Diego neighbors in need, while connecting with like-minded individu…
November 21, 2013
Dear Friends, The holidays bring us together – with our families, our friends, and our communities. This holiday season, United Way of San Diego County invites you to make a difference…
November 15, 2013
Charity Efficiency Rating Charity Navigator recently awarded United Way of San Diego County with a 4-star rating for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.…
November 1, 2013
Financial goals can make a huge difference in a person's life and can inspire individuals and families to make long-range plans and to invest in themselves and their communities. When people s…
October 24, 2013
Beneath the sunny veneer of America’s Finest City lies the third-largest homeless population in the Unites States; a statistic reported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development…
October 24, 2013
Picture this… You’ve recently lost your job, your car was on its last legs and finally gave up fighting, you moved to a less expensive place to live but now you have to enroll y…
October 8, 2013
It can seem there just aren't enough hours in the day with holidays approaching and busy schedules. Between work, kids and everything else people try to fit into a day, where can one find time…
October 8, 2013
January is National Mentoring Month. Many of us have had a special someone in our life who changed the course of our future. Think back on that person and consider how your path could have tak…
October 8, 2013
As you reflect on 2012 and gear up for the new year and set out to conquer your personal and professional goals, you may have resolutions for 2013 to give back to the community. Many of us…
October 8, 2013
On December 5th six volunteers recruited by United Way of San Diego County set out for the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) El Cajon office for a mock interview event. Thirty-one r…
October 8, 2013
Collective Impact is the new buzz word in the non-profit and philanthropy worlds. The idea of working together in a collaborative, strategic and focused way has caught the interest of communi…
October 8, 2013
Small shifts in habits can produce major financial gains. Setting a budget, and monitoring your financial health takes practice, but it can help protect your future and prepare you for emer…
October 8, 2013
You may remember this blog post, highlighting our conversations with the San Diego community around health care and wellness in the county. Since we are focused on the building blocks of a goo…
October 8, 2013
A Peek Inside the Process of Ways to Work, a Nationally Proven Car Loan Program At UWSD, we encourage our employees to shadow other departments and gain firsthand experience of how peers oper…
October 8, 2013
Early Grade Reading Many of us may not realize that reading is a critical bridge to success in school, work and life. Children generally are learning to read until 3rd grade. By the 4th grade…
October 8, 2013
Save Money During Tax Season April 15th is right around the corner! And we’ve got great news -- you may be able to get your state and federal taxes prepared and filed free through MyFre…
October 8, 2013
Everyone knows the familiar adage 'there is more joy in giving than there is in receiving'. Whether it is intentional or not, some people become so consumed in the daily anxieties of their own…
October 4, 2013
While many education advocates focus on what happens when a child enters the education system, the foundations for future success must be laid in the early years of a child's life . Early chil…
October 3, 2013
(AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) United Way Worldwide gave an update this week on the Affordable Care Act and the government shutdown. United Way Worldwide and United Way of San Diego County…
September 24, 2013
It's National Volunteer Month! Celebrate the spirit of service and get involved today. We have opportunities for everyone. You will be sure to have a rewarding experience. Here are three ways…
September 24, 2013
San Diego Speaks Out on Opportunity “There is no equality in education now. Wealthy communities and disadvantage communities aren't getting the same education.” “I&rsqu…
