PAVING THE WAY TO A SUCCESSFUL LIFE
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
485
Children in SLO County received free school supplies in 2023
EDUCATION
$429K
Returned to our local economy in tax refunds we helped file
FINANCIAL
9,000+
Calls, texts, and clicks to our 211 helpline
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
$98,196
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