United Way of San Diego County

City Heights Partnership for Children Announces findings and metrics

United Way of San Diego County has announced Art Hughes and Stephen K. Smurthwaite as award winners for consistently outstanding community leadership and volunteerism. They will be honored during the nonprofit's annual campaign kickoff on Sept.

"For to long, the measure of success has been moving people 'out of poverty.' What we know now is that too many are 'technically' out of poverty, but still can't make ends meet," said Doug Sawyer, president and CEO, United Way of San Diego County.

LeSar Development Consultants Will Further Implement the Plan to End Chronic Homelessness (PTECH) in San Diego County, Advance United Way’s Project 25

SAN DIEGO (February 27, 2013) – Fourth grade is a critical year. It is when children switch from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” At least that should be the case.

United Way of San Diego County has recruited a new Health Vision Council – a group of accomplished professionals in the health field – who will recommend ways that the nonprofit can collaborate, develop and lead health initiatives.

“Our new board members are all accomplished members of the San Diego community,” said UWSD President and CEO Doug Sawyer.

United Way of San Diego County (UWSD) has invested $14 million dollars and achieved substantial community improvements since 2006.

Funded and facilitated by the United Way of San Diego County, Project 25 is a vital and historic collaboration with the County of San Diego and City of San Diego/San Diego Housing Commission.

Nonprofit Loan Program, Ways to Work, Helps California's Underemployed Families Move Beyond Poverty Through Access to Reliable Transportation and Financial Counseling