United Way of San Diego County

?? It’s important for businesses to be both eco-friendly and cost-effective. From using energy-efficient technologies to making simple changes in how things are done every day, these tips can guide businesses towards a more planet- and budget-friendly path. 1. Monitor energy usage. 2. Install motion sensor lighting. 3. Implement a telecommuting policy. Find more energy-saving tips at sdge.com/MyBusiness. #sdge #SDGEassist

???? This week, Nancy L. Sasaki, our President & CEO, spoke with KUSI News' Lauren Phinney to spread the word about the Live United. Give United. campaign, our first-ever peer-to-peer fundraiser running throughout the month of March. Watch to learn how you can get involved to help us reach our $50,000 goal! We have 31 Days to Make a Difference in our community, and you can take part by creating your own fundraiser or making a contribution to UWSD at giveunitedsd.org. Get started today! #LiveUnitedGiveUnited

UWSD believes every child deserves the opportunity to build strong reading and language skills—both in the classroom and in everyday life. That’s why we’re partnering with Diamond Educational Excellence Partnership (DEEP) to support the Learn Together Now Campaign, empowering families, educators, and caregivers with practical, easy-to-use strategies for nurturing literacy at home, school, and beyond. Whether it’s storytelling at bedtime, playful word games, or turning a trip to the grocery store into a learning adventure, small moments can build big skills! Let’s inspire lifelong learners—one word, one book, one child at a time. Read Nancy L. Sasaki's co-authored article in?The San Diego Union-Tribune?by visiting https://lnkd.in/e4W_Gxg4! #UnitedforLiteracy?#LearnTogetherNow?#ReadEveryDay?#LiteracyForAll?#DEEPinSanDiego?#CommunityEducation - UWSD cree que todos los ni?os merecen la oportunidad de desarrollar habilidades sólidas de lectura y lenguaje, tanto en el aula como en la vida cotidiana. Es por eso que nos estamos asociando con?Diamond Educational Excellence Partnership (DEEP)?para apoyar la campa?a Aprendamos Juntos Ahora, empoderando a las familias, educadores y cuidadores con estrategias prácticas y fáciles de usar para fomentar la alfabetización en el hogar, la escuela y más allá. Ya sea contando historias a la hora de dormir, jugando con las palabras o convirtiendo una visita al supermercado en una aventura de aprendizaje, ?los peque?os momentos pueden desarrollar grandes habilidades! Mantente atento, síguenos y motivemos a futuros aprendices para toda la vida: una palabra, un libro y un ni?o a la vez. ?Lea el artículo de Nancy L. Sasaki en coautoría en el?The San Diego Union-Tribune?visitando https://lnkd.in/e4W_Gxg4! #UnidosPorLaLiteratura?#AprendamosJuntosAhora?#LeeCadaDía?#AlfabetizaciónParaTodos?#DEEPenSanDiego?#EducaciónComunitaria

?? STEAM-to-Careers is all systems go at Lincoln High School! We're excited to partner with The LEAGUE of Amazing Programmers, who will be teaching students Python and other hands-on coding and AI skills. With the tech field booming, these future leaders are already programming their paths to success! #STEAMcareers #STEAMcareerdevelopment

???? On behalf of the UWSD staff and board, we’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to San Diego County Regional Airport Authority for their generous gift of $51,000! This support will empower us to continue to provide crucial education and economic mobility programs to children, individuals, and families throughout San Diego County. United together, we can achieve new heights!

SDG&E offers assistance programs to help you with your monthly energy bill which could include up to a 30% discount. Find out if you qualify at sdge.com/assistance. #sdge #SDGEassist

?? Literacy is a key predictor of lifelong success, yet children across the U.S. currently struggle to meet 4th-grade reading and writing benchmarks. To help inspire children to develop a love of reading, our President and CEO, Nancy L. Sasaki, partnered with Allison Ohle, Executive Director of Diamond Educational Excellence Partnership (DEEP), to co-author an op-ed outlining simple, effective ways parents and caregivers can encourage early learning and curiosity in their children—starting as early as the first five years. After all, parents, grandparents, and other caregivers are their child’s best and most important first teachers. It truly takes a village to raise our children, and by uniting families, educators, and community members, we can work together to strengthen childhood literacy for generations to come. To read the full article on Page 3 of The San Diego Union-Tribune, click here:

?? Last week, UWSD had the privilege of visiting San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, where we held our Executive Leadership Retreat! Offering spectacular views of our city and harbor, it was an inspiring opportunity for our leaders to collaborate and explore new ways to strengthen our community. A huge thank you to the San Diego Airport Authority, a long-time partner of UWSD, for hosting us and for their dedication to making San Diego a first-class place to visit!

??Looking for ways to lower your energy bill? Check out these tips to help you save on your bill during the cold weather.? 1. Block the chill. Caulk and weather-strip around drafty doors and windows. You can also use a door sweep, door sock or towel at the bottom of doors if there is a gap.?? 2. Keep your furnace and air filters clean. Check furnace filters once a month and replace them regularly. A dirty air filter can increase your energy costs and cause problems with your equipment.?? 3. Set your ceiling fan to run clockwise. This causes the fan to produce an updraft, forcing the hot air that rises to your ceiling down and into the rest of the room.?In the summer, you can switch the fans to counterclockwise to keep the room cool.? Visit sdge.com/winter for more seasonal energy-savings tips. #sdge #SDGEassist

?? Since Valentine's Day falls in the middle of #BlackHistoryMonth, we think it's a perfect time to celebrate the powerful contributions of the many Black American leaders during who fearlessly defied the odds to shape the beautiful community we know and love today. ?? Henrietta Goodwin: In 1913, Henrietta (seated on the right) was the first African American graduate from what is now SDSU, though her name was left off official lists. ?? First Black American Firefighters: In 1919, the San Diego Fire Department welcomed its first Black firefighters, marking an important step in diversity and equality within the community. ?? Dr. Kimbrough: In 1935, Dr. Kimbrough became the first African American dentist in San Diego. He later became an influential leader, serving as president of the San Diego NAACP and Urban League to fight for civil rights. ? Johnny Ritchey: In 1948, Ritchey (far right) broke the color barrier in the Pacific Coast League as a player for the Padres—just one year after Jackie Robinson's MLB debut—paving the way for future Black athletes. ??? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: While on a speaking tour of California in 1964, Dr. King visited both California Western University and SDSU, speaking out against Proposition 14, which allowed housing discrimination. His visit highlighted the urgent need for change in both San Diego and California. We celebrate these inspiring individuals and many others who have made our community stronger and more inclusive. Together, United Way of San Diego County will continue to build on their legacy for the month of February and beyond.