United Way of San Joaquin County's mission is to improve the lives of people by mobilizing the caring power of communities.  United Way of San Joaquin County has threee primary focus areas: Health - improving people's health, Education - helping children achieve their potential, and Income - promoting financial stability and independence.

The best way to give and make a difference! Giving to United Way of San Joaquin County ensures that your gift will have the most impact in your community. By combining your gift with thousands of others, United Way is able to achieve long term change in improving people's lives. 

United Way of San Joaquin County has been improving lives since 1926.  It is estimated that since that time, United Way of San Joaquin has provided $100 million for local nonprofit agencies.  Its annual campaign raises between $3 and $3.5 million each year.  To accomplish this, United Way of San Joaquin County works with hundreds of employers in San Joaquin County to raise money through workplace giving campaigns, also working with volunteers and selected nonprofits to tackle tough issues within the community.

United Way of San Joaquin County addresses the health, education and income needs of the community through analyzing those needs, investing in local nonprofits, building awareness of important issues, creating partnerships and developing prevention based programs aimed at stemming problems before they take root.  The funded agencies of United Way of San Joaquin County provide these much needed services to make San Joaquin County a stronger, healthier place to live and work.