United Way of San Diego County

Recently, our Dream with STEAM program participants from Lincoln High School visited the San Diego Gas & Electric Resilience Zone, which helps students explore different careers and tasks managed by SDG&E through a simulated play experience. Additionally, students had an opportunity to connect with SDG&E professionals who shared insight from their career journeys and offered valuable tips to help them stand out when applying for jobs in the future. Program participants learned about the wide range of jobs available at SDG&E such as climate scientists, meteorologists, business administration, and financial planning. As we wrap up the Lincoln High School Dream with STEAM summer program, we are excited to be ramping up our next cycle with students from Escondido High School! Follow along to see us help local students explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) careers across San Diego County.

Expand your network and meet other professionals through our Emerging Leaders affinity group! Emerging Leaders is a group of service-minded professionals looking to grow, network, and connect with other professionals living across San Diego County.  Through curated opportunities such as networking events, CEO spotlights, volunteer opportunities, behind-the-scenes tours, and more, members are offered the chance to enhance personal and professional connections, explore San Diego County, and build leadership skills.   Interested in starting your journey with Emerging Leaders? Head to the link below to learn more.   https://lnkd.in/guuJaM9

A new report by Gallup shows that nearly 75% of employees currently feel disengaged at work, and another survey conducted by Atlassian found that workers are willing to quit their jobs if the company values do not align with their own.   Companies that have incorporated opportunities for employees to connect with their values and community have reported greater retention, shows a report by Harvard Business Review.  Is your organization looking to boost your employee engagement and give back?  United Way of San Diego County can help your organization craft opportunities that align with your corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals.  A comprehensive corporate social responsibility strategy can:   💥 Engage your employees in purposeful ways that allow them to give back while fostering your company culture.  💪 Empower your employees to give their time and talent to volunteer activities that improve our county.  🌟 Enhance your brand reputation while demonstrating your commitment to our local community.  Explore curated and tailor-made corporate social responsibility opportunities with the help of United Way of San Diego County.   Learn more at https://lnkd.in/euVRMVE     Sources:  ----- https://lnkd.in/dP3fMyrV   https://lnkd.in/dCp-GZfq  https://lnkd.in/gZHNVvZ

On June 20th, 21st, 27th, and 28th , our Community Impact team attended the Parks After Dark Event hosted by the City Heights Library and Recreation Center to promote early childhood literacy through the distribution of books from our Read Across America Book Drive. Over the four days, our team distributed approximately 1,200 books to local children to help build literacy-rich environments outside of school. Follow along on social for more updates on our early childhood literacy efforts!

A huge thank you to our friends at INDUS Technology, Inc. for contributing their time and incredible generosity last week! With the support of United Way of San Diego County and a generous donation from Dr. Bronner's, INDUS assembled 300 hygiene kits filled with essentials like toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and more. These hygiene kits will be donated to the Stand Down Event by Veterans Village of San Diego, which provides local veterans experiencing homelessness with resources to support their health and well-being post-service.  Thank you, INDUS, for being a key partner in building a stronger community!

A child’s ability to thrive in school often dictates their future educational pursuits and, in turn, economic success in life. At United Way of San Diego County, we build solutions that break down educational barriers, so that every child has access to opportunities that set them up for success in school and beyond. To bridge educational gaps across the region, we strategically focus on key areas such as early childhood literacy support and career readiness.      Our early childhood literacy work aims to nurture strong readers and empower children to reach their fullest potential and secure their dream careers. We work to enhance academic performance and foster a love of reading through exposure to language-rich activities, books and other print materials, writing tools, and multi-lingual supports.      Our commitment to creating equitable access to educational opportunities extends beyond childhood literacy. Through our STEAM-to-Careers high school program, we help expose students in historically disinvested communities to high-paying, in-demand careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). The STEAM-to-Careers program, which provides hands-on programming, behind-the-scenes business tours, and skill-building workshops, was created in response to the growing need for STEAM talent in our region and to provide a realistic opportunity to earn a living wage in a region with one of the highest costs of living in the nation.   Follow along to hear how we are transforming lives across San Diego County through our economic mobility and education initiatives!

Our Dream with STEAM career exploration summer program is in full swing!   Recently, our program participants from Lincoln High School had the privilege of visiting the San Diego Safari Park for a behind-the-scenes tour of the animal hospital and enclosures. During their visit, students learned about the park’s process for identifying and treating sick animals and even visited the on-site laboratory and surgical suite!  The San Diego Safari Park is one of the many stops in our Dream with STEAM career exploration summer program, which aims to broaden local students' exposure to available career paths in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Thank you to our partner, Booz Allen, for supporting our efforts to expand career opportunities for local students!  Follow along for more updates this summer!

Is your nonprofit in need of more volunteers? Let UWSD boost your impact! 📢  Our volunteer portal allows local San Diego County organizations to showcase opportunities, connecting them with enthusiastic volunteers eager to make a difference.  Interested in listing a volunteer activity? Email rhea.marie@uwsd.org or check the link below:  

We couldn't have achieved such a successful tax season without our incredible partners and volunteers! 🙌  Last week, the San Diego County Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition celebrated the end of tax season by honoring our dedicated tax-prep volunteers, reflecting on our impact, and expressing our heartfelt thanks to our Coalition partners. By coming together, we help San Diegans reclaim more funds for essentials and create paths to financial security.

We couldn't have achieved such a successful tax season without our incredible partners and volunteers! Last week, the San Diego County Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition celebrated the end of tax season by honoring our dedicated tax-prep volunteers, reflecting on our impact, and expressing our heartfelt thanks to our Coalition partners. By coming together, we help San Diegans reclaim more funds for essentials and create paths to financial security.