United Way of
San Luis Obispo County

Youth Board Applications Available

The United Way Youth Board is now accepting applications for the 2014-2015 Board. Thirty-five 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. Download the application and learn more about the United Way Youth Board on our website. Pictured above, Youth Board members Becca Teng, Kelsey Harper, Connor Troy, Mollie Walker, Evan New-Schmidt, and Jeremy Costello volunteering at the BBQ fundraiser at Miner's Ace Hardware.

2014 Innovation Award

United Way of San Luis Obispo County is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Innovation Award. This $7,500 award recognizes local nonprofit organizations for creative, effective, collaborative and inventive programs that provide value to the community. The nomination deadline is June 5, 2014. Full nomination criteria and applications can be downloaded on our website.

We would like to thank Don Maruska & Co., IQMS, MindBody and RRM Design Group for sponsoring the award.

Enjoying the Flavors of SLO

We hope you enjoyed the 6th Annual Flavor of SLO! We couldn't have done it without our amazing planning team, pictured at left, Kendra Berner, Natalie Schutt, Brooke Kamler, Hayley Noriega, Taylor Poulin, Natalie Annin and Christina Georgette (not pictured). Special thanks to the City of SLO and SESLOC for sponsoring the event. View pictures online at www.flavorofslo.com.

Born Learning on Facebook

Children are constantly learning, right from birth. What they learn from those early experiences shapes their future growth and development. Join the Born Learning Facebook page created for SLO County parents and caregivers to explore ways to turn every day moments into fun learning opportunities with their young children. Information, tips, and activities will be posted for the community to be involved and learn something new every day! Visit facebook.com/bornlearningslo to like the page and stay connected.

Download the 2-1-1 Resource Directory

Visit www.211slo.org to search by keyword, agency name, or location, and discover the nonprofit agencies and services available. You may also save your search results to a PDF, or download the entire directory. If you represent a nonprofit agency, updates can be made to your resource listing at anytime. Use the link on your agency's public page, or contact our 2-1-1 Resource Specialist at 211@unitedwayslo.org for assistance.

Voluntour Vacations

Voluntourism: The practice of taking a holiday which combines leisure and sightseeing with the opportunity to work for a charity or other worthwhile cause.

Make the most of your "staycation" this summer and "voluntour" in SLO County. Search VolunteerSLO, the online database of opportunities for SLO County to find a project or in-kind donation that fits your schedule!