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United is the way we create lasting change

United Way of San Luis Obispo County helps pave the way to a successful life by supporting education, income and community. Our programs address the most formative years in a child’s life, positively impacting their physical and mental development.

 

OUR FOCUS

OUR IMPACT

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

41,551

Books mailed to children in SLO County since 2009

EDUCATION
Stuff the Bus 2025

$69,073

Value of new school supplies donated to kids in 2025

EDUCATION
Stuff the Bus

3,500+

Calls, texts, and clicks to our 211 helpline each year

COMMUNITY
SUCCESS STORY

Life changing tax credits

“This service has just been amazaing for me. Because I was on disability, I wasn’t sure if I needed to file my taxes and I didn’t know I was missing out on the Child Tax Credit. Being able to provide a bit more at Christmastime when my kids ask for new shoes or getting that dress for prom is really amazing.”

—Alicia, Tax assistance client

THE REAL COST OF LIVING

31%

of SLO County residents do not earn sufficient income to meet basic needs

$98,312

Average annual budget for a four-person household to make ends meet in SLO County

71%

of single mothers in SLO County are below the Real Cost Measure

Does your household fall below the Real Cost Measure in San Luis Obispo County?

THE REAL COST MEASURE

TAKE ACTION

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Give

Give to collectively impact our community. Every dollar stays within SLO County.

GIVE
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Volunteer

Pick from hundreds of local causes that matter most to you. Volunteer with a friend!

VOLUNTEER
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Partner

Join more than 100 other businesses in SLO County “United for Good.”

PARTNER

News & Events

Community Strengthening

Facing Uncertainty Around CalFresh (SNAP)? United Way Can Help—Call 211

With federal SNAP dollars expected to be unavailable starting November 1 due to the government shutdown, many families and individuals may be unsure where to turn for support. United Way of SLO Count…
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Events

Viva Las Vegas Casino Night Raises $73,512 for United Way of SLO County!

The dice were rolling and the cards were flying at United Way of San Luis Obispo County’s Viva Las Vegas Casino Night! Thanks to the generosity of our guests, and an incredible dollar-for-dollar matc…
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Early Childhood Education

Thank you for helping us Stuff the Bus in 2025!

This past August, United Way of San Luis Obispo County held our annual Stuff the Bus back-to-school drive, and once again, our community showed up in a big way. Thanks to the generosity of individual…
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