United Way of San Luis Obispo County is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2018 and will commemorate the occasion on February 8, 2018 at a 60th Anniversary Jubilee. The event will take place at the San Luis Obispo Veteran’s Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave. A reception begins at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner and a program at 6:30 PM.
The program will include recognition of United Way’s achievements in the past 60 years and celebratory awards of volunteers and local business. Among those to be honored are Bert and Candace Forbes, who will be inducted into the Tocqueville Society, a national society inspired by Alexis de Tocqueville. Diamond Sponsor ITW Global Tire Repair will also be honored, and memorabilia and photos from the 60 year history will also be on display.
“We are excited to celebrate 60 years of community impact in San Luis Obispo County,” said Rick London, CEO. “We have an amazing legacy of volunteers and donors, who have made an incredible impact over the decades, and we look forward to the next 60 years.”
The cost to attend the 60th Anniversary Jubilee is $60 per guest. Tickets can be purchased online at www.unitedwayslo.org/jubilee or by calling United Way at (805) 541-1234.
About United Way of San Luis Obispo County: United Way of San Luis Obispo County is creating a safe and compassionate community, empowering youth to thrive. Through United Way’s programs and strategic partnerships, more SLO County youth are developing the skills needed to become active participants in our community: reading on grade level, graduating on time, are physically and mentally well, and are self- sufficient and financially stable. United Way also continues to support workplace giving programs, which provide community grants, designations and emergency funding to local nonprofits. First established in 1958 as Associated In Group Donors, the organization changed names five times, undergoing both a merger and division in its tenure before being officially renamed United Way of San Luis Obispo County For more information, visit www.unitedwayslo.org.