Congratulations to Sarah Thompson for being a finalist in San Diego Business Journal's Next Top Business Leaders Under 40! Sarah chairs our Women's Leadership Council which gives members the opportunity to network, continue their professional development, and expand their philanthropic activities all while supporting one another.



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Over the past two days, UPS has been kicking off their United Way campaign and we're loving the excitement. Thanks to all of the UPSers who have come to speak at the rallys, Mark Sundelius, Sergio Pompa, Jovan Gonzales, and Ka’eo Griffin – who's one of our newest board members. They've even called out the rest of the Southern California District to try and take away their trophy from being back to back champions in United Way campaign participation! #bethechange



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6x less likely to finish high school. That's the startling stat for kids that can't read at grade level by 3rd grade and come from neighborhoods of concentrated poverty. Studies show only 51% of 20-24 year olds without a high school degree are employed. United Way's efforts in early grade literacy work to stop that domino effect and help ensure young adults are ready for the workforce.


Kids don't often read much during summer vacation, and that means skills can lag — especially in neighborhoods like City Heights, where most parents work. KPBS video journalist Katie Schoolov takes us to a summer camp that had some special guests working to keep kids excited about reading. Read more: https://bit.ly/2OZaUF3

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