United Way of San Luis Obispo County
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May 2010

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May 2010 eNewsletter





Newsletter Highlights

Get your tickets for the Flavor of SLO this weekend,  join us for the Annual Recognition Event, and volunteer for KidSpree!





flavorFlavor of SLO
Flavor of SLO
Join us this Sunday for the 2nd Annual Flavor of SLO! Visit FlavorOfSLO.com to see the line up of great food, beer and wine vendors who will be joining us for an afternoon out at Mitchell Park on Sunday, May 23rd. Tastings from over 20 of the area's best vendors, plus kids activities, silent auction, and live music featuring Bare Feet and Val & Al B. Blue. Ticket prices increase at the door, so buy online today!
 
Flavor of SLO 2009.
Flavor of SLO




RecEventOur Volunteers are Our Stars!
Live United star
You're Invited! Please join us for a night of Hollywood fun at our Annual Recognition Event. This year's event will be held on Thursday, June 17 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Dallidet Adobe in downtown San Luis Obispo. RSVP to [email protected].




BANKKidSpree
Our annual children's shopping event has returned, with a new name and a new sponsor! We are proud to announce a brand new partnership between United Way of SLO County, Northern Santa Barbara County United Way and Kohl's to welcome KidSpree to the Central Coast. The event will provide much needed back-to-school clothing for local economically-disadvantaged children. The children participating in the shopping spree will choose new school clothes, receive school supplies, and enjoy a morning breakfast.

KidSpreeOn Sunday, July 25, 2010, the Kohl's stores in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Maria will all open their doors early to allow local children the chance to shop.
Are you interested in volunteering? Volunteers are paired with each child, helping them choose correct sizes, and keeping track of the amount they've spent. Visit VolunteerSLO.org to sign up. Volunteers must be fingerprinted at least two weeks prior to the event.

Sponsor a child for just $100. Visit unitedwayslo.org to donate, or mail your donation, earmarked for "KidSpree" to our office.  




Haiti2-1-1
211 SLO CountyAlthough the nationwide 2-1-1 system has developed over the past decade through United Way and state government funding, the 2-1-1 system overall lacks stable long-term financing.  Because of the expanding reach and increasing visibility of 2-1-1, many 2-1-1 call centers lack the resources needed to build an adequate telecommunications infrastructure, provide appropriate staff levels and training, establish or maintain 24-hour-a-day service, ensure complete and accurate informational databases, and reach rural populations.  As communities along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts prepare for the hurricane season, the western states prepare for fire season, and all 50 states continue to field increased call volume due to the economic downturn, the struggle to maintain adequate capacity remains vulnerable. The Calling for 2-1-1 Act would provide funding necessary to meet these needs.  How can you advocate? Email Senators Boxer and Feinstein, and Representative Capps, to say THANK YOU for cosponsoring, and write to Congressman McCarthy and ask him to cosponsor HR 211.

To learn more about 2-1-1, watch this brief one-minute video featuring George Clooney.




MSWSLO Chamber Mixer Showcase

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and spun the wheel at our booth at the 2010 SLO Chamber Mixer Showcase!

Mixer Booth

Congratulations to our raffle winners:

Sophia Kardel - iPod Touch
Brent Christiansen - Danby Wine Cooler
Jesse Lugo - 2 Tickets to Flavor of SLO

Thank you to the MacSupertore and Idler's Appliances for donating the great prizes!




FamilyWizeYouth Volunteer Opportunity
Youth BoardAre you a high school student interested in volunteering? Check out the United Way Youth Board. Students from across SLO County form their own United Way Board of Directors, meet once a month to participate in leadership, teambuilding and community service activities, and allocate grants to local youth projects. Visit unitedwayslo.org/youthboard for more information.




Target Day of Volunteering
Target Volunteers

Target continued their long tradition of supporting their community with their annual region wide Day of Service. They partnered with the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County to provide volunteers to sort food and other post-food drive tasks. Pictured above are Jessica Sisco and Juan Alamillo.




WishListOpportunity Exchange 
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? Would you like a job in the nonprofit profession? Have an item to donate?

Take a moment to read through the monthly Opportunity Exchange, a 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 most recent Opportunity Exchange.




 
Contact Us

United Way of SLO County

P.O. Box 14309

San Luis Obispo, CA 93406

Office (805) 541-1234

Fax (805) 543-5317

info@ unitedwayslo.org

www.unitedwayslo.org

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Recently, CEO Rick London was featured in the SLO New Times Commentary for an article encouraging conscientious cooperation and collaboration. Read it at newtimesslo.com.

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