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United is the Way to Educational Success

United is the Way to Build Strong Readers

United is the Way to Financial Wellness

United is the Way to San Diegans Thriving

Uniting Partners. Fueling Passion.
Cultivating Impact.

At United Way of San Diego County, we are your partner to ensure that all children, individuals, and families have the support they need to achieve educational success and financial security.

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Bridging educational gaps to create a brighter future for all children in our region.

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Helping individuals and families take the first steps toward achieving financial security.

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We partner with many companies across our region to provide ways for employees to give back locally. Let us help your company make a difference in our community.

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15 Questions with Rachael Orose, UWSD’s New President & CEO
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United Way of San Diego County Names Rachael Orose as President and CEO
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🎓 Ready to invest in your future? We’ve got you. 🎓 Ready to invest in your future? We’ve got you. 

The United Way of San Diego County Student Scholarship, presented by Women United, is now open! High school seniors at qualifying San Diego County high schools can apply for awards ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to support their next step toward achieving their goals.* 

📅 Applications open April 1-30, 2026 

If you’re graduating this summer and planning to attend college, university, or a vocational program and attend a San Diego Promise Zone or UWSD STEAM-to-Careers high school, you may be eligible. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your goals into reality. 

Apply today at the link in our bio.

*See application for a full list of eligible schools.
What do a 4:30 AM wakeup call, a love for books, a What do a 4:30 AM wakeup call, a love for books, and a 20-person dragon boat team have in common? The answer is our President and CEO, Rachael Orose!

We went behind the scenes with Rachael to talk about more than just business. From her favorite "hidden gems" in San Diego County to the three top priorities driving her vision for UWSD, this conversation was as inspiring as it was fun.

Watch a few highlights and then dive into the full "15 Questions" on our blog (link in bio).
Stop paying to file your taxes! If you made $70,00 Stop paying to file your taxes! If you made $70,000 or less last year, you qualify for free tax prep here in San Diego County. Our IRS-certified volunteers are ready to help you get back every tax credit you deserve, putting more money back in your pocket and your family’s pocket. So, visit MyFreeTaxes.org or call 211 to book your appointment today.

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United Way of San Diego County

4699 Murphy Canyon Road
San Diego, CA 92123

Fed Tax ID: 95-2213995

858-492-2000

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