Company Volunteer Information

Corporate Social Responsibility
United Way of San Diego County has long partnered with local companies on workplace giving campaigns, employee volunteerism, and other social purpose activities. A comprehensive CSR strategy provides businesses with an advantage in the talent war, giving young employees more power to engage with social issues and connect with changemakers and like-minded colleagues. It makes employee engagement dramatically easier, more efficient, and more effective. It helps companies streamline, modernize, and measure existing philanthropic programs while increasing retention and satisfaction among its workforce.

Our offerings include:

Traditional volunteerism

Days of Service
Group projects
Team building

Virtual volunteerism

Projects completed remotely and during “off-hours”
Safe and socially-distant opportunities to give back

Skills-based volunteering

Pro bono subject matter experts help nonprofits build capacity

Board service training and matching

Training program for corporate employees to become effective nonprofit board members
Matching services to help employees identify and connect with nonprofits aligned with their area of interest or in need of specific expertise

For more information, contact Alicia Kitagawa, VP, Engagement: Email Alicia.

What We Do...

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

UWSD is committed to building a strong San Diego County by listening to the people in the distinct and vibrant communities that make up our region. As a trusted community leader, we continuously seek to understand where we can make the most meaningful impact. By collaborating with these communities, we harness the collective strength of our countywide partners — including schools, businesses, policymakers, nonprofits, and government entities.

Together, we work to scale our impact to urgently address the deeply rooted disparities in education and economic mobility. Specifically, we focus on closing gaps within our community by providing essential support in several key areas: early childhood literacy, middle and high school career readiness, and economic resources for individuals and families. By bridging these gaps, we aim to create access to opportunities that allow all San Diegans to thrive at every stage of life.

Uniting partners. Fueling passion. Cultivating impact.

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United Way of San Diego County’s mission is to ensure that all children, individuals, and families have the tools and resources to thrive. Our Read Across America and Early Learners initiatives work to dismantle these barriers by increasing literacy rates at an early age, in turn improving educational outcomes.

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