Program areas at UWSD
United Way of San Diego County (uwsd) tranforms lives by collaborating with community partners to identify and work on the root causes of our most significant community issues with a specific focus on education and family stability/economic mobility.education: together with community stakeholders, we leverage resources to address the extensive and comprehensive issues that prevent children from learning and reaching their full potential. Uwsd brings together partners -business, government, schools, and non-profit organizations-who individually do good work, but when aligned, can collectively achieve lasting change for our children, young adults, and families. Our goal is to end disparities in ...continued on schedule o. Communities that are not thriving by 2030. In order to do this, we must address the pervasive racial inequities that are resulting in the achievement gap. As we look at the key benchmarks of third grade reading levels and college or career readiness, we know that partnership collaboratives must also provide support so that families are financially stable, emotionally healthy, and engaged. United Way engages over 14,000 donors, and works with 135 community and corporate partners, 38 schools, and 284 volunteers to provide services to over 30,865 families and children throughout San Diego County. Our metrics include third grade reading levels, number of work-based learning opportunities, and improved access to financial education and programs that will enhance family stability/economic mobility.
Giving back: over $2.0m is collected and distributed to agenciesand organizations throughout San Diego County and throughout thecountry. These are funds that have been designated by donors tospecific agencies and organizations which in turn are paid out tothem throughout the year. Volunteers from corporate and communitypartnerships participate in community programs year-roundincluding day of service projects, donation drives, and the sandiego homelessness volunteer network (sdhvn). Our board certification partnership with usd continues to train potential board members and connect them with nonprofits throughout the County.
Family stability/economic mobility: uwsd continues to lead the earned income tax (eitc) coalition's efforts, through which 41,373 households received $38m in federal and state refunds, including 6,043 filers received over $9m in federal eitc. 5,015 filers received over $1m in caleitc and over 5,000 filers received over $10m in child tax credits.