A message from our President
Lisa Wright, M.Div., CFRE
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Hello Friends,
The last two years have been challenging for so many. Still, we are so grateful for the team and partners who have helped us continue to positively impact the lives of our community.
From housing to food insecurity to rental assistance, it has been our highest priority to ensure that we create bridges and collaborate to help those most in need.
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We recently celebrated our 90th Anniversary with a gala themed “Imagining Tomorrow’s World, Today.” The gala was not only a celebration of 90 years of accomplishments, it was also a recommitting of ourselves to our mission while underlining our work in which we hope to imagine tomorrow’s world. It is essential that we honor our work by continuously envisioning our future, including centering our community.
We are excited to share that we are in the final stages of creating our new strategic plan. Our vision for the future includes alignment of programs and funding towards the purpose of building generational wealth for all; especially those in our community who have been historically marginalized and left behind. It isn’t enough to just go back to normal; United Way’s mission now and for the next 90 years is to empower our community to improve lives for all. We hope you will continue to stand with us and fight for the education, financial stability, health, and housing for all.
Thank you to our supporters, partners, staff, and volunteers who work passionately to support hundreds of thousands of clients every year. Here is to another 90 years of support to the Inland Southern California region.
Thank you for all that you do,
Lisa
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Collaborator of
the Year Award
United Parcel Service
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UPS's support of ISCUW is constant. We know we can count on UPS to be a pillar from providing volunteers to donating packaging materials. Additionally, UPS employees contribute $750,000 - $1.2 million annually to support United Way and other great work happening in our community. Thank you from our staff, clients, and partners for their role in achieving ISCUW’s Mission. |
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Community Champion
of the Year Award
Jimmy Waldron
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Jimmy Waldron’s story of experiencing homelessness to working for the last eight years as the Executive Director of High Desert Homeless Services, Inc. shows his journey and dedication to the community. Jimmy was selected as a glowing example of the over 750,000 clients ISCUW supports. |
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Inland SoCal Lifetime Achievement Award
County of Riverside
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Riverside County has provided decades of support to ISCUW. Notably, their partnership was instrumental in aiding residents with housing and food security during the pandemic. Additionally, their employees have raised over $10 million in the past 20 years to support United Way and other organizations. We are grateful for their continued partnership and support. |
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A HUGE thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors, donors, guests, volunteers, and staff that made the evening a success!
We can't wait to see you all next year!
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Our monthly Impact Spotlight presents key indicators of community needs based on our interactions with individuals and families who connect with us through the 2-1-1 multi-channel contact center over the previous month. |
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LIVE UNITED PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT |
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Inland SoCal Crisis and Suicide Helpline (available 24/7 by calling 951-686-HELP) is a crisis intervention service to prevent suicide and deescalate emotional distress serving Riverside County. |
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CALL SAMPLES FROM THE HELPLINE |
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Young Teen and Self-Harm: Rhiannon, a young teenager, called Helpline because she was coping with parental conflict. She was experiencing panic attacks and self-harm. Rhiannon felt the urge to self-harm again, but instead chose to call Helpline. Our crisis counselor provided emotional support, assessed for suicide risk, and built a safety plan. Rhiannon planned to address the episode with her therapist and psychiatrist later that week.
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Retired Veteran: Leon is a retired veteran struggling with grief after the loss of his spouse. He called us with feelings of loneliness and depression. Finding no risks, our crisis counselor instead offered referrals to Leon and provided emotional support for the grief experience. |
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LIVE UNITED STAFF SPOTLIGHT |
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Meet Jenn Carson, Crisis Line Supervisor |
Jenn Carson Crisis Helpline Supervisor with Inland SoCal 211+. The Crisis and Suicide Helpline (951-686-HELP) is one of the oldest suicide hotlines on the West Coast and provides services in Riverside County, CA. Founded in 1968 by the Riverside United Fund and the Volunteer Bureau of Riverside, it was merged into Inland SoCal 211+ in fall 2019. |
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The Helpline is an anonymous and confidential service that provides emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention. There are about 40 crisis line team members made up of staff, volunteers, and social work interns from local universities. Jenn supervises and supports the crisis counselors, oversees the internship program, and provides community training, such as ASIST (Suicide First Aid) and Mental Health First Aid.
After graduating from Moreno Valley High School, Jenn received her bachelor’s degree from Baylor University, and a master’s in Counseling degree from George Washington University. She is currently completing her doctorate in Social Work at California Baptist University, where she also serves as an adjunct professor.
Jenn shares that many suicide prevention professionals have lived experience with suicide loss, suicidal ideation, or suicide attempts. She is a survivor of childhood trauma and a childhood suicide attempt. She said, “While suicide is the 10th leading cause of death, it doesn’t need to be. Suicide can be prevented with help and hope. At the Inland SoCal Crisis Line, we provide that help and hope around the clock.” Jenn serves as a board member for the American Association of Suicidology to further the work of suicide prevention professionals.
When not working, Jenn loves to travel, having been to Canada, Mexico, Scotland, England, France, and over 40 U.S. States. Additionally, she loves mystery novels, classic movies, musical theater, and spending time with her family, friends, and cats. Most recently, she has been on a wellness journey, losing 100 pounds, which has allowed her to go kayaking, swimming, and hiking.
Jenn demonstrates what it means to Live United, supporting the Inland SoCal communities and impacting lives one interaction at a time!
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SingleCare Discount Prescription Card
Inland SoCal United Way partners with SingleCare (formerly FamilyWize) to provide community members with access to affordable prescription medications, ensuring greater health and financial stability.
The SingleCare prescription savings card:
- Always free to use by everyone. Just show it to the pharmacist
- No registration or eligibility requirements. Use it right away!
- Save up to 80% on 10,000+ prescription medications
- Accepted at major pharmacy chains nationwide
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Sign up on SingleCare.com for additional member savings (earn $1 per eligible script!!)
- Works whether or not you have health insurance
- Unlimited uses
How it works:
- SingleCare negotiates fair drug prices directly with major pharmacies like CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens. They pass the savings onto you, free of charge.
- To start saving with SingleCare, just show the savings card to your pharmacist every time you fill a prescription at a participating pharmacy. The discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
- Use your card as often as you want. Cards do not expire. Cards may also be used for family members’ prescriptions and shared with friends.
How do I get a card?
If you have the Price Look-up Tool on your Website:
Check the SingleCare price on your prescriptions by going to SingleCare.com or by downloading the free SingleCare mobile app. Simply enter the drug name, dosage, and zip code to find the lowest price at a nearby pharmacy.
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🍼 Call the store directly and ask if the formula you need is available or when they will get some.
🍼 Ask WIC or a health care provider for guidance on other formulas you could use.
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🍼 Call the store directly and ask if the formula you need is available or when they will get some.
🍼 Families on WIC should use formula benefits early. You may have to make more trips to the store and the store may limit the number of cans bought at one time.
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If your spring and summer projects involve planting new shrubs or installing new fencing, call 811 first! Southern California Edison's experts will mark underground lines on your property, so you can dig safely and confidently. Call 811 to schedule your free appointment! https://energized.edison.com/stories/can-you-dig-it
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For many, the economic crisis of COVID-19 continues.
You can help everyone get the support they need to recover.
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Thank you to all our donors. It is because of you that we can continue to provide essential services to the community.
Donate Below
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If you are a corporation and would like to make a gift for the new year, discuss sponsorship, or schedule your own workplace campaign for 2022, email Jacob below. |
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We’re excited to share that our organization has earned a 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency with Candid! You can support our work with trust and confidence by viewing our #NonprofitProfiles
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