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Our Mission and Vision
United Way of San Luis Obispo County brings people together with a vision of building a stronger, healthier, more compassionate community in SLO County. Together, we can have more impact on the quality of life for all SLO County residents than any one of us alone. That’s the core of United Way’s mission: to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another.
Our Services
United Way provides services and funding to local community projects and health and human service agencies. The following United Way programs are supported by contributions from donors who recognize the value of United Way as a community asset and safety net:
- Community Impact Fund grant awards
- Collection and distribution of designated funds
- Emergency grants to agencies in need
- Information and referral
- Nonprofit management advice and consultation
- In-kind donation collection and distribution
- “You Can Help” monthly e-newsletter
- Federal Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) administration
- Fiscal agent services for local nonprofit agencies and community projects
Staff
Rick London, Chief Executive Officer, ext. 12
Charlene Rosales, Chief Operating Officer & Resource Development, ext. 14
Kathleen Richen, Campaign Coordinator, ext. 15
Kara Edwall, Community Impact Coordinator, ext. 16
Rachel Cementina, Rachel Cementina, AmeriCorps Member, ext. 30
Lilith Chenaux, Administrative Assistant, (and general messages) ext. 10
Dominique Simonian, Bookkeeper, ext. 13
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