Empowerment
WOMEN UNITED
Powerful Women Driving Change in San Diego
United Way’s Women’s
Leadership Council
S
ince 2008, United Way of San Diego County’s Women’s
Leadership Council (WLC) has mobilized its membership
to improve lives in San Diego. In June, this diverse group
of powerful women - representing 51 companies and 14
industries - will celebrate a decade of accomplishments,
including $2M invested in support of local women and children.
Champion Sponsor Solar Turbines, United Way’s #1 corporate
contributor and a partner for 50 years, shares WLC’s commitment
to female leadership, encouraging women leaders to connect
with each other and develop business and community networks
to embolden their own careers. As they have for nearly a century,
Solar Turbines and United Way continue to power the future by
supporting the San Diego Community, including those women who
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bring their personal passions, best ideas and unique strengths
to the mission of building a stronger San Diego. “Solar Turbines
and United Way have a shared value of supporting sustainability
for future generations,” said Matt Sager, Vice President of Solar’s
Global Human Resources.
By focusing on early education, every day attendance and family
stability, United Way CHANGES THE ODDS for San Diego’s children
and their families. Whether it is ensuring students are reading by
third grade, getting them to school on time every day, or providing
emergency food or funding to maintain a household, the nonprofit
supports children outside the classroom, so they can succeed
inside the classroom.