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Support the United Way Youth Board
Join us for the first ever Youth Board BBQ fundraiser!
BBQ Fundraiser
Saturday, March 16
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Miner's Hardware
2034 Santa Barbara Ave, SLO
This fundraiser supports the programs of the United Way Youth Board, a unique volunteer experience that gives
youth the control and responsibility of their projects. Students serve as a United Way Board of Directors and are given the opportunity to make a direct impact on their peers by addressing the needs of their community. Pictured in the banner above is the 2012-2013 Youth Board, with grantees from Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County's Teen Academic Parenting and Project Teen Health programs, and Restorative Partners' Juvenile Hall Book Club Project, who were each awarded $1,000 in February.
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2013-2014 Community Impact Fund
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Each year, United Way recruits volunteers to play an important role in the grant process. Panel members review Community Impact Fund applications and make funding recommendations to the UWSLOC Board of Directors in order to carry out the spirit of United Way's mission and to ensure a fair and equitable means for distributing funds raised. Interested in learning more? View the Volunteer Grant Reader Description online at www.unitedwayslo.org or email Rachel at rcementina@unitedwayslo.org.
Grants Available
United Way of San Luis Obispo County is currently accepting
applications for the 2013-2014 Community Impact Fund and for the 2013 Innovation Award. Grant guidelines and applications are available to download online at www.unitedwayslo.org.
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| Meet Melissa Denman |
UWSLOC is happy to have Melissa Denman on our team as our 2-1-1 Resource Specialist intern. Melissa is a sophomore at Cal Poly studying Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems. She is originally from Denver, Colorado and is part of the dance team at Cal Poly. She is excited to be part of the United Way family and has enjoyed her time here so far.
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 Opportunities abound in this month's edition of the Opportunity Exchange. Take a look and find an opportunity to Give, Advocate or Volunteer. The Opportunity Exchange is also a great place for you or your business to post items you would like to donate, such as furniture or office equipment.
If you would like more information on specific needs, volunteer opportunities or upcoming events, please contact the agency directly using the information provided in each listing.
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Free Tax Preparation Assistance
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 Two programs are available for SLO County residents this tax season:
MyFreeTaxes.org is a free tax preparation website available for individuals or families with a combined income under $57,000. All you need is a valid email address and your income forms. Individuals who do not have internet access can sign up to use a computer at the Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, and Arroyo Grande libraries on Saturday mornings through April 6.
Individuals and families earning less than $50,000 per year qualify for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). IRS Certified volunteers will be available at the Business and Career One Stop on Saturdays through April 6 to prepare state and federal taxes for free.
Visit www.MyFreeTaxes.org to file your taxes or to make an appointment at a VITA site.
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