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Grants for Youth Available
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The United Way Youth Board is now accepting applications for $1,000 grants to youth driven projects in 2014. Our 35 board members will carefully deliberate the applications, and select the projects which are most meaningful. The following projects have been selected for funding over the past 5 years:
2008-2009: SLO High Peer Mediators, Atascadero Octagon Club
2009-2010: Flamson Middle School AVID Class, SLO County YMCA, Big Brothers Big Sisters School Nipomo School Based Program
2010-2011: Atascadero Greyhounds Robotics Team, Melinda Marchiano, Chalk Mountain Garden Group
2011-2012: Big Brothers Big Sisters Sinsheimer School Based Program, Estero Bay Youth Club, Restorative Partners Juvenile Hall Project
2012-2013: CAPSLO Project Teen Health, CAPSLO Teen Academic Parenting Project, Restorative Partners' Juvenile Hall Book Club
Projects must be youth driven, with the aid of an adult mentor and a sponsor organization to act as fiscal agent. Applications are due by 4:00 PM on Friday, December 13th. For more information about the United Way Youth Board or to download a 2013-2014 grant application, visit www.unitedwayslo.org/youthboard.
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| Youth Board Fundraiser |
 Now through November 29th, you can support the United Way Youth Board through their online Pampered Chef fundraiser. When you shop through this link, www.pamperedchef.biz/cindylangford, a donation of up to 15% of the sales will be donated to the Youth Board. It's the perfect time of year for high quality kitchen tools that will help you prepare a festive meal or to shop for holiday gifts for others. When you visit the online store, please enter "United Way" or "Youth Board" as the host organization so that we receive credit for your purchase.
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Thanks For "Boogie-ing"!
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A wonderful time was had by all out the 1st Annual SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel Boogie on the Bluff! We raised $7,500 for programs in San Luis Obispo County. Thanks to all of our wonderful planning team, DJ Bob Stock, Nicole Moore and Kim Saavedra from SeaCrest, and Dena Bellman, Debbie Lewis, Alexis Okumura, United Way Board Members. Visit our Facebook page to see a complete list of sponsors and photos from the event.
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Volunteer Success at Remnants of the Past
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The November Remnants of the Past show was a great success! 120+ volunteers joined us for the weekend long event to raise money for Imagination Library. Through the sales of merchandise, porter station services and tips, we raised almost $7,000 for our Imagination Library program. Thanks to all of the volunteers who helped to make a positive impact for children's literacy in SLO County!
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Coats for Christmas Day
 For the past 16 years, the San Luis Obispo community has generously provided our County's homeless with a wonderful home-cooked Christmas Day dinner, live entertainment and much needed care packages containing brand new sleeping bags, hooded sweatshirts, rain gear and toiletries. The Jewish Community initiated this event in order to serve those with the greatest need on Christmas Day and their goal again this year is to be able to help those without shelter to stay warm and protected from the elements during the upcoming winter months. Donations of money to help provide warm coats are now being accepted. Visit www.unitedwayslo.org or call (805) 541-1234 for more information. |
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United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund
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United Way has reactivated the United Way Worldwide Disaster Rebuilding Fund to support those affected by the typhoon in the Philippines. The fund will be allocated to United Way partners in the Philippines, and contributions will be tax deductible for donors in the United States. Please visit www.unitedway.org/philippines to contribute.
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2013 Holiday Drive
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 We all win when children succeed in school, when families become financially stable, and when people live healthy, productive lives. With your help, we are creating long-lasting change in San Luis Obispo County. Please join us this holiday season in making San Luis Obispo County a better place for all by contributing to United Way's 2013 Holiday Drive. When you give to United Way of San Luis Obispo County, you are supporting local programs that focus on the building blocks to a good quality of life - education, income and health. Please help us continue with our robust commitment to local needs, issues and preventative strategies that matter. To invest in our community impact efforts, please visit our website at www.unitedwayslo.org. Together we are making a difference! |
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Where to Go For Help
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The holiday season is a merry and bright time for many, but for some it can be lonely or overwhelming. If you or someone you know is in need of help this season, dial 2-1-1 to speak with a call specialist who can help connect you to invaluable services, such as crisis counseling, emergency food, or legal aid.
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 The Opportunity Exchange is like a Craigslist for SLO County nonprofits. Take a look and find an opportunity to Give, Advocate or Volunteer. 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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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
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Giving Tuesday
December 3, 2013
Following the success of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, UWSLOC is participating in Giving Tuesday. Launch the holiday season and take part in a worldwide movement, demonstrating the power of collective action and all we can accomplish together, by giving on December 3, 2013.
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