United Way of San Diego County

?? On September 6th, we’ll be soaring upwards for A Night United at Hangar 858, and you are cordially invited! Join us for an elevated evening that will take us to new heights, featuring uplifting drinks, high-flying activities, and a silent auction to help us lift San Diego County’s children, individuals, and families toward a brighter future through transformative education and economic mobility initiatives. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities will be available soon, so prepare for an unforgettable evening! ?

?? United Way of San Diego County (UWSD) impacts over 53,000 lives each year, but there’s so much work to do! This month, you can support UWSD and make a real difference in our community. Every donation counts—visit giveunitedsd.org to donate or start your own fundraiser! #LiveUnitedGiveUnited

??Reducing natural gas use at home may contribute to energy savings and it’s better for the environment. Check out these energy-saving tips to help you save on your bill during the cold weather:? 1. Block the chill. 2. Keep your furnace and air filters clean. 3. Set your ceiling fan to run clockwise. Visit sdge.com/winter for additional winter energy-savings tips. #sdge #SDGEassist

?? Support our Live United. Give United. fundraiser to keep programs like United for Literacy going strong! Last year, we distributed over 4,200 high-quality books and literacy-resources to children in under resourced areas across San Diego County, helping inspire a love for reading and learning. With your help, we can reach even more young minds this year! Whether you create your own fundraiser or make a contribution, you can make a difference in shaping the future of San Diego County. Visit giveunitedsd.org to get involved today! #LiveUnitedGiveUnited

???? Meet Share’ Johnson, our Senior Impact Manager overseeing United for Literacy. This initiative is dedicated to promoting early childhood literacy throughout the San Diego County community, and Share’ is instrumental in collaborating with leaders and finding new strategies to get kids excited about reading. Since it’s #ReadAcrossAmerica week, we thought there’s no better time to give a shout out to Share’ for the incredible impact you’re making at UWSD! #UnitedforLiteracy

?? Yesterday, in celebration of Read Across America Day, UWSD volunteers joined us in reading children's books to students at Rosa Parks Elementary School. Special thanks to the Rosa Parks librarians for inviting us to promote early childhood literacy in our community, and to our wonderful volunteers for helping to make this event a success! #ReadAcrossAmerica #EarlyChildhoodLiteracy

???? Our Live United. Give United. fundraiser has begun! For the next 31 days, you have the power to support United Way of San Diego County in making a difference across the community. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us continue to provide critical education and economic mobility programming, paving the way towards a brighter future for all children, individuals, and families across San Diego County. Together, we can march towards lasting positive change! Visit giveunitedsd.org to donate or start your own fundraiser today! #LiveUnitedGiveUnited

?? Join us in celebrating the power of reading during Read Across America Week! This is the perfect time to come together as a community and embrace the joy of reading. Whether it’s reading aloud, creating stories, or exploring new books, let’s make literacy a part of every day. As part of our Learn Together Now Campaign, we’re sharing strategies and tips to engage your child in reading, not just this week, but all year long. Together, we can make reading a daily habit that sparks learning and creativity for every child. Stay tuned for fun, simple ways to get involved—and let’s make this week a celebration of books, families, and community! #LearnTogetherNow #ReadAcrossAmerica #LiteracyForAll #DEEPinSanDiego - ???únete a nosotros para celebrar el poder de la lectura durante la Semana de la Lectura en América! Es el momento perfecto para unirnos como comunidad y disfrutar de la magia de los libros. Ya sea leyendo en voz alta, creando historias o explorando nuevos libros, hagamos que la alfabetización sea parte de cada día. Como parte de nuestra campa?a Aprendamos Juntos Ahora, compartiremos estrategias y consejos para involucrar a tu hijo en la lectura, no solo esta semana, sino durante todo el a?o. Juntos, podemos convertir la lectura en un hábito diario que inspire aprendizaje y creatividad en cada ni?o. ?Mantente atento para descubrir formas divertidas y sencillas de participar! Hagamos de esta semana una celebración de libros, familias y comunidad. #AprendamosJuntosAhora #ReadAcrossAmerica #LeeCadaDía #AlfabetizaciónParaTodos #DEEPenSanDiego #EducaciónComunitaria Diamond Educational Excellence Partnership (DEEP)

?? 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