COVID-19 Community Update

October 20, 2020

We are excited to announce that we have reopened a number of our Programs and Services for people with disabilities. Following California and County safety guidelines and protocols, we are welcoming back participants to:

Precision Assembly - where  individuals develop work skills, earn a paycheck, and enhance skills that lead to more independent lifestyles. 3 days per week, with enhanced facilities cleaning and Zoom classes for those unable to attend in person.

The Adult Development Center - with limited attendance 3 days per week plus Zoom support, offering training in vocational, community, recreation/leisure and communication skills.

Networks North County - for limited attendance 3 days per week plus Zoom support, where participants develop work skills in paid and volunteer employment and also enhance their ability to access community sites and systems, and get around town safely. 

Ready Stamps in San Diego - on alternate weekdays. A UCP community-based rubber stamp business, promoting the independence of disabled persons through training and employment..

Employment Matters - serving our consumers with in-person and remote services for job placement at community businesses and on-the-job placement with training and support.

UCP Assistive Technology Program - in person support on an 'appointment' basis for communication devices, equipment loan programs & workshops, toy and software libraries, and funding advocacy assistance.

Project College continues virtually via phone, email and Zoom, assisting students in the transition to college — new rules, new systems, new expectations, new challenges!
 
Your support makes all of this possible, offering a Life Without Limits for thousands in San Diego County.

Our Thrift Stores remain open with safety protocols recommended by local and state authorities. The stores are open from 10:00am to 5:00pm, 7 days a week.

Please remember that shopping with us supports vital services for our friends and neighbors with disabilities and their families across San Diego County.

Please check back for updates.

How You Can Help:

Make a donation here.

Locally-owned Papa John's San Diego is offering 30% off your online order with the code: UCPSD — plus they will donate an additional 20% to UCP!  Order here

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County every time you shop, at no cost to you. Click here to shop AmazonSmile.

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38th Annual Golf Classic Scores Big!

On Monday, August 17th, the Annual UCP Golf Classic took place at The El Camino Country Club in Oceanside. Golfers hit the links in bright sunshine and did their best to conquer a challenging course, while raising over $58,000 for United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County.

Title sponsor for this year’s event was Rancho Mesa Insurance.

Associate sponsors included: The Land Stewards,  Location Edit, Otay Mesa Sales, H & E Equipment, Enterprise Truck Rental, An-Wil Erosion Control, Sunbelt Rentals, Bob Stall Chevrolet – La Mesa, Marsh & McLennan Agency, Coca Cola Bottling Company, All Pro Stickers and DPC Productions.

UCP also thanks General Manager Gary Glaser from the El Camino Country Club, his excellent staff and all the participants and supporters that came out to this signature event.  

View the photo album. Here's the video:

 

Papa John's San Diego Supports UCP

UCP is proud to have Papa John's Pizza San Diego in our family of sponsors that support people with disabilities.

Papa John's is offering 30% off your online order with the code: UCPSD — plus they will donate an additional 20% to UCP!  Order here

Share the code with friends & family in San Diego. Everyone can support UCP!

Offer good online only for regular menu price items for a limited time at participating Papa John’s Restaurants. Not valid with any other coupons or discounts. Limited delivery area. Delivery fee may apply and is not subject to discount offer. Customer responsible for all applicable taxes.

 

Low Cost Internet, Computers Available

High-speed Internet (broadband) access is essential for homework, employment applications, job training, health services, and civic activities.

High-Quality Internet, Desktops and Laptops are available at a reduced cost for low-income and disability households. 

For more information, visit Everyone On and Internet For All Now.

 

Living with Cerebral Palsy

Your support makes it possible for UCP to provide over a dozen programs and services to the disabled community in San Diego County. This video highlights three people in San Diego “Living with Cerebral Palsy."

Imagine a world filled with dreams, choice and freedom, and the promise of a community where each person belongs and contributes. That’s the mission of UCP San Diego. DONATE

 

Find Bargains at UCP Thrift Stores! 

UCP Thrift Stores in City Heights, Chula Vista and Pacific Beach offer a unique shopping experience for customers — from vintage clothing and accessories to everyday fashions, household items, furniture and antiques.

When you shop at UCP Thrift Stores, you're directly benefiting thousands of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities in San Diego County. You're helping your neighbors become independent, find employment and become full members of society.

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New Van Provides More Independence

A grant was approved from Las Patronas for UCP to purchase a gently used wheelchair accessible van. Together with a most generous donation from Mr. & Mrs. R. Jefferies, it enabled us to purchase a 2016 Dodge Caravan Conversion. We can now get our participants out and further afield in the community.

For many of the participants in the North County ADC (Adult Developmental Center) Program, this is the only means of socialization, education, vocational and community integration stimulation they get.  It has already enabled us to get them to the San Diego Fair four times this summer, something many of the individuals would not have been able to do.

Thank you to Las Patronas and to Mr. & Mrs. Jefferies!

 

Shop AmazonSmile and Support UCP

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County every time you shop, at no cost to you.

When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to UCP.

To shop at AmazonSmile simply click here from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to AmazonSmile to make it even easier to return and start your shopping.

Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages.

You use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.

Click Here to start shopping. Please tell your friends and family about this easy (and free) way to support UCP San Diego.

 

UCP Overview: Life Without Limits

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• Our mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people affected by Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities.
  
  
• UCP is local, providing Adult Day Programs in both San Diego and Escondido, Assistive Technology, Children's Services including a Toy Lending Library, Equipment Recycling, Family Support, Grants & Funding, Information & Referral and Respitality.
  
  
• Agency-wide, UCP serves nearly 6,000 people in San Diego County every year through our programs and services.