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| United Way of SLO County wants to thank YOU at our Annual Recognition Event, mark your calendar for the inaugural Flavor of SLO, and we send a special thanks to SLO County employees. Don't forget about our Opportunity Exchange, connecting community members with needs in our area! |
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 Flavor of SLO Is Almost Here
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Join us for the first ever "Flavor of SLO" event on Sunday, May 31 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. for a beautiful day in Mitchell Park with great food, live music by Central Currency and CRITICNUE and fun events for people of all ages. Sample some of the most flavorful food and beverages in the county at an unbeatable price - only $15-28/ticket! There is also a special package deal for families. All proceeds of this event will be donated to Alpha Pregnancy Counseling & Support and United Way of SLO County. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.flavorofslo.com. Want to attend AND volunteer? We would love to have you - visit the website and click on "Volunteer" - lend us your help for a couple of hours and a complimentary ticket is included. Don't miss this great event! |
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Annual Recognition Event - Thursday, June 11 |
  Mark your calendar for United Way's Annual Recognition Event as we celebrate community successes and honor our dedicated volunteers and loyal supporters. This year's event will be held at the beautiful Dallidet Adobe & Gardens in downtown San Luis Obispo on June 11th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Appetizers and refreshments will be served - we hope to see you there. Please RSVP by June 1 to (805) 541-1234 or info@unitedwayslo.org. |
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New EFSP Funds Available
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San Luis Obispo County has been awarded federal funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) for the Emergency Food and Shelter national Board Program.
We have been chosen to receive $86,000 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. A local board will determine how the funds awarded to SLO County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter program services run by local agencies in the area.
Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for ARRA EFSP funds should download an application online at www.unitedwayslo.org or contact United Way of San Luis Obispo County. The deadline for applications to be received is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.
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Born Learning Comes to the Birth & Baby Fair |
United Way joined in all the festivities at this year's Birth & Baby Fair on May 9, hosted by the Birth and Baby Resource Network of SLO County. This fun, educational event brought together businesses, organizations and individuals that are dedicated to serving families and children. Along with health and parenting resources, the fair included products and services relating to pregnancy, birth and early parenting, kids activities, a wonderful silent auction and entertainment. United Way featured Born Learning materials and its Born Learning Trail, one of which is established in the children's play section of Mitchell Park in downtown SLO. For more information on the Born Learning program or to download materials, visit our website.
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Campaign Spotlight: Thank you SLO County Employees! |
This month our Resource Development team helped re-launch another successful San Luis Obispo County Workplace Giving Campaign. The County employees have consistently given generously to their campaign for several years - last year they pledged close to $50,000! Thank you!
 Workplace donations, from thousands of your colleagues and neighbors help United Way leverage additional funding from outside San Luis Obispo County. Just think what an individual donation, multiplied by hundreds or thousands, can do for our neighbors in need. The United Way staff and its volunteers are working diligently alongside business owners to identify ways to promote their company's generosity. If you are a business owner or know of a business that would like to learn more about a Workplace Giving Campaign please contact Tara Contino or Horace Morana at 541-1234.
We are also looking for individual contributors that want to start their own "Giving Campaign". They can make a pledge via our secure website or download a pledge form by visiting www.unitedwayslo.org/donatenow.htm. Together, UNITED, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. |
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Thank You League of Women Voters! |
 Special thanks to the volunteers from the League of Women Voters that recently addressed the United Way Agency Advisory Committee on May 6. Vera Wallen and Sara Horne gave the members an educational view of the upcoming Special Election. Learn more about the issues at www.smartvoter.org, and don't forget to vote on May 19th! |
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Recycle Your E-Waste |
 Achievement House recently purchased RES Electronic Recycling Services in San Luis Obispo. RES has been providing e-waste recycling services to SLO County residents and businesses since 2005. Achievement House/RESe-waste services include environmentally responsible recycling of obsolete and end of life electronic equipment such as TV's, computers, modems, fax machines, copiers, stereos, phone systems and much more. Individuals and business can either drop off their e-waste (for free) at the Orcutt Road facility or AHI/RES will make arrangements to pick up directly at the customers business or home.
For additional information regarding Achievement House/RES e-waste services refer to its website: www.achievementhouse.org or call (805) 543-9383. |
| Opportunity Exchange |
You can help a SLO County nonprofit agency by taking a moment to read through the list of items needed, volunteer and employment opportunities, upcoming events, items available, and advocacy opportunities. If you would like more information, please contact the agency directly using the information provided in each listing. Click here to view the Opportunity Exchange. | |
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United Way of SLO County
P.O. Box 14309
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Office (805) 541-1234
Fax (805) 543-5317
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Saying thank you, in a BIG way!
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We are pleased to recognize Eli Lilly and Company with United Way's highest national honor for exceptional philanthropic commitment and community involvement, the 2009 Spirit of America Award. Join us in thanking Lilly and its employees for creating lasting change in our communities by signing a record breaking eCard here. |
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