An Update From UCP
A message from Executive Director David Carucci.
You can make a donation here.
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
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COVID-19 Community Notification
Our Administrative Offices are closed due to the COVID19 pandemic. Administrative staff are working remotely from home. We are available via cell phone and email to assist the community as needed.
UCP of San Diego County Adult Day Programs are currently closed, including:
- Networks (San Diego)
- Employment Matters (Tailored Day Service - San Diego)
- Project College (Tailored Day Service - San Diego)
- Ready Stamps (San Diego)
- San Diego Assistive Technology Center (San Diego)
- Mobile Toy Library (San Diego)
- Networks (North County)
- ADC (North County)
- Precision Assembly (Habilitation - North County)
We will reopen our administrative offices and program services as soon as the situation allows us to safely do so.
Our Thrift Store at 4341 El Cajon Blvd. in San Diego has reopened. Hours of operation will be 10:00am to 5:00pm, 7 days a week.
With all mandated safety precautions in place and numerous bargains to be had, we hope to see you there! Our Chula Vista and Pacific Beach stores will reopen soon.
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.
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
Papa John's San Diego Helps 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.
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.
Thank you for supporting United Cerebral Palsy and the individuals and families we serve on a daily basis.
Your support funds programs for both children and adults with disabilities, including access to educational toys, communication devices, work skills training and job placement — and much more!
It all leads to a more independent lifestyle — a life without limits for people with disabilities.
Click a title below to look back at some of our events over the last year.
"No Limits" Walk Raises Fun and Funds
UCP thanks everyone who participated in the 37th Annual 5K “No Limits” Walk & Roll, which took place on a beautiful sunny day at De Anza Cove on Mission Bay. The title sponsor was MobilityWorks. 
Signature sponsors were McGriff Insurance Services and Marechiaro's Italian Restaurant.
Close to 300 walkers enjoyed a continental breakfast, and a delicious lunch from event sponsors Casa SolyMar and Casa De Bandini at the completion of the Walk & Roll, while helping raise over $42,000 for United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County.
Fundraisers were eligible for raffle and incentive prizes, like a day for four to Disneyland. The day was also filled with many colorful t-shirts, as team walkers went the distance to support their children with disabilities.
Special thanks to our emcees, ABC 10News Team 10 Reporter Jennifer Kastner and NBC 7 San Diego's Audra Stafford for guiding our 2019 No Limits Walk & Roll to success!
All funds raised from the “No Limits” Walk & Roll go to support UCP’s local programs.
View the photo album. Here's the video:
Dia del Sol Benefits People with Disabilities
The 50th Annual Dia del Sol, held at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, was a huge success. Thank you to the Beach & Country Guild for producing this awesome event to benefit UCP San Diego and people with disabilities.
It was an incredible day of fun, food and fashion! Here's the video:
Firefighters & Celebs Serve It Up At UCP's 36th Annual Waiters Luncheon
For the 36th year in a row, the San Diego City Fire Fighters graciously donated their financial support as “Title Sponsor” to the always wild and crazy “Fire Fighters and Friends” Celebrity Waiters Luncheon. 
This year’s edition was held on a sunny late-September day and patrons were treated to great food, lots of local and Hollywood stars and the high energy of many San Diego City Fire Fighters, bayside at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa.
Sunny 98.1 on air radio personality Susan DeVincent and KFMB News 8 Evening Anchor Carlo Cecchetto co-hosted the event and kept the festivities going at a lively pace. Tips were given freely and with special live auctions, over $58,000 was raised for the cause.
UCP would like to thank our local media partners Sunny 98.1 FM, Location Edit, KUSI News and the San Diego Community Newspaper Group for their promotional efforts. We salute our Hollywood and local celebrities that included such personalities as actor Robert Hays, best known for his roles in film as pilot Ted Striker in Airplane and its sequel, actor Paul Logan who played Glen Reiner on Days of Our Lives , actress Blanca Blanco who starred in the feature film Dark Reel, TV and radio personality Kimberly King, Fox 5's Troy Hirsch, NBC 7 San Diego's Audra Stafford, plus Leonardo DiCaprio & Jack Nickelson look-a-likes (just to name a few).
UCP also thanks the staff of the Coronado Marriott Resort & Spa for their assistance and cooperation and the following organizations, companies and individuals for their support: Auctioneer Clint Bell, Berkshire Hathaway HC, Misty Thompson & Melody Morgan, dpc productions, the San Diego Gulls, San Diego Seals National Lacrosse team and the San Diego Enforcers.
Thanks for once again making the Celebrity Waiters luncheon the most fun you'll have at lunch all year! View the photo album. Here's the video:
37th Annual Golf Classic Scores Big
On Monday, August 19th, 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 $60,000 for United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County.
Following an afternoon of play, golfers were treated to dinner, a live auction and the awards banquet hosted by comedian Russ T. Nailz.
Title sponsor for this year’s event was Rancho Mesa Insurance. Associate sponsors included: The Land Stewards, Rose Munns and Chin, Location Edit, Otay Mesa Sales, Enterprise Truck Rental, An-Wil Erosion Control, Bob Stall Chevrolet – La Mesa 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:
Regale in the Ranch Benefits UCP
A huge thank you to the Beach & Country Guild for producing the 7th Annual Regale in the Ranch to benefit people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Here's a look:
UCP Honors Zimmerman, Gaspar
UCP San Diego was proud to honor Shelley Zimmerman (Retired Chief, 
San Diego Police Department) and Kristin Gaspar (Third District, San Diego County Board of Supervisors) at our annual "Life Without Limits" Awards, for their professional success and the work they have done to make our community a better place and improve the lives of people with disabilities.
The fast-paced program, hosted by KUSI-TV News Anchor Lauren Phinney, included testimonials to the honorees from those in the San Diego business and philanthropic community and a live auction of art, sports, travel and collectors items.
Following the event, Gaspar said, "I’m honored and humbled to be recognized by UCP San Diego with the “Life Without Limits” award. Poway Mayor Steve Vaus and James Floros, CEO of the San Diego Food Bank, thank you for the kind words. I appreciate your support."
"I am very honored," said Zimmerman. "Every day I am reminded our life’s journey is really about the people who touch us and life is not a solo adventure. We all must share in the responsibility to help others to live a life without limits."
UCP is grateful to event sponsors DLM Properties, Whitaker Investment Corporation, and Chicago Title and all the people and businesses that supported and attended the event, which raised nearly $100,000 for UCP's programs and services.
Click here for photos from the event.
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
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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.
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UCP Overview: Life Without Limits
Here's a look at what we do:
DONATE MONEY
Your dollars make a huge difference in the lives of people with Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities.
DONATE ITEMS
To our thrift stores in Pacific Beach, City Heights and Chula Vista.
DONATE VEHICLES
Cars, Trucks, Boats, Trailers and more.
DONATE YOUR TIME
Our success depends on the skills, talents, time and energy of our many volunteers.
Donate your spare change when you see one of our coin canisters at your favorite Coco’s, Carrow’s and Original Pancake House locations throughout San Diego County.
UCP Thrift Stores offer a unique shopping experience for our customers. We offer gently used products from vintage clothing and accessories to everyday fashions, household items, furniture, and antiques.
Our stores are conveniently located in Pacific Beach, City Heights and Chula Vista.
Serving San Diego County since 1983, Precision Assembly is a unique business that can help with your bulk mail and assembly needs.
A division of United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County, Precision Assembly offers quality service to customers and training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
The team of instructors and physically-challenged employees are dedicated to putting your needs first.
Ready Stamps is a unique full service business that can help with stamps, engraving and printing needs.
A division of United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County, Ready Stamps has been providing job training and employment for persons with disabilities since 1982.
As a manufacturer, we can provide quicker, more reliable service at a better price than those who are simply "supplying" marking devices.
- 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.
