News from United Way of SLO County

United Way of San Luis Obispo County

Let's Boogie!

United Way of San Luis Obispo County and SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel are proud to introduce the 1st Annual Boogie on the Bluff! Join us on Sunday afternoon, October 27th for this fun-filled afternoon. Featuring music by Louie Ortega and friends, with Nathan Towne, and local food, wine and beer, all with a view of the beautiful Pismo Coast.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for youth (ages 5-20). Children under 5 are free!

Want to make a "staycation" of the event? Stay the night at the beautiful SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel and receive two general admission tickets to the event, as well as 5 extra raffle tickets! Purchase the room at this special rate here.

Volunteers Needed

We're excited to partner again with the Remnants of the Past Vintage Show!

Join us a the Fall Show on November 9-10, 2013 at the Alex Madonna Expo Center.

We are recruiting volunteers to help us raise money for Imagination Library:

- Porter/Package Check. For only $5, volunteers check in purchases so guests can continue to shop, and then porters help load the guests' car when they are ready to pick up their treasures. For every 10 guests who use this service, an additional child is sponsored for Imagination Library!

- Shop Camp Remnants. Proceeds from merchandise sales support early learning in SLO County through the Imagination Library.

Volunteer opportunities are available November 7-8, 2013 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and November 9-10, 2013 from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, in 4-hour time slots. Volunteering also gets you free entrance to the show!

Imagination Library, founded by Country Superstar, Dolly Parton, provides free, new age-appropriate books to children every month from ages 0-5.

Email volunteer@unitedwayslo.org for more information or to sign up.

Welcome to United Way!

Gabriel Meyer, Early Learning Intern: In his Senior year at Cal Poly, Gabe will continue to work on expanding Early Learning programs such as Imagination Library and Born Learning. Contact Gabe at earlylearning@unitedwayslo.org.

Monique Tafoya, AmeriCorps Member: Monique's position will focus on recruiting high value volunteers, coordinating volunteer sites for spontaneous unaffiliated volunteers, and increasing traffic to www.VolunteerSLO.org. Contact Monique at mtafoya@unitedwayslo.org.

New Youth Board Members: With an unprecedented number of applications this year, the United Way Youth Board added 19 new members, reaching our maximum capacity of 35 students (pictured at top).

Volunteer for the 16th Annual Make A Difference Day on October 26, 2013! Join hundreds of community members and college students who will volunteer their time at sites across the county. Organized by Cal Poly's Center for Community Engagement and United Way, the day begins with a kickoff breakfast at 9:00 AM at three sites around SLO County:

Chumash Auditorium, Cal Poly: 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo

Dunes Center: 1065 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe

RISE: 1030 Vine St., Paso Robles

Community service takes place from 10:00-2:00 PM. Sign up as an individual or with a group online at www.volunteerslo.org.

Get Connected!

Does someone you know need low-cost broadband internet? Many SLO County residents are eligible for free or discounted home wireless internet service! Because of our partnership with 2-1-1 California, FreedomPop and Connect2Compete are providing free and low cost high speed internet service, computers and digital literacy training in our area. Dial 2-1-1 for enrollment information or visit www.everyoneon.org/211california to see if your zip code is eligible.

Do you have packing supplies, kitchenware, or a shredder that you don't use anymore? Help fulfill a need of a local agency using 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.