United Way Of San Diego County

Economic mobility:in the face of the widening economic disparities in our region, united way of san diego county remains dedicated to providing essential financial resources and creating pathways for economic mobility that can profoundly impact the lives of those struggling to make ends meet. We improve the financial security of families through financial education and counseling, free tax filing assistance to maximize refunds and ensure individuals and families receive all available tax credits, and access to safe, affordable financial services through trusted banks. Through the strength of our partnerships countywide, these programs support families in becoming financially secure, emotionally healthy, and engaged in the community. For over 24 years, our san diego county earned income tax credit coalition has grown to over 47 partner organizations. In 2025, our combined efforts brought back $31.7m in federal and state returns, which included the child tax credits. The coalition served 42.6k families, saving them $7.6m in tax preparation fees.

Giving back:our corporate partners and their employees provide over $2.6m in funding to uwsd and designate over $991k to other organizations throughout san diego county and the country through workplace giving. We partner with many corporations and local businesses to provide sponsorships, special engagement opportunities, and volunteerism for their employees, as individuals, in teams, or as a whole company. Our growing and robust fundraising efforts bring in over $5.1m for programs and general operating support.