NSBC United Way

05/05/2026

Happy CINCO DE MAYO!! On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, against all odds, defeated the French army at the forts of Loreto and Guadalupe in Puebla. Read about Cinco De Mayo and listen to the story here:
https://tinyurl.com/5ajv9fwc

05/04/2026

This Star Wars Day, we’re celebrating the power of reading to take us far, far beyond the page. 🚀With Literacy 2.0, learners build the skills, confidence, and curiosity they need to explore new ideas, new opportunities, and entire galaxies of possibility.

04/27/2026

In , babies are born every day with unlimited potential. What too many families don’t arrive with is a head start: early books, parent support, or a way to begin building financial security.

That’s why Literacy 2.0 starts at the very beginning, focusing on two key pillars: teaching children literacy and empowering them and their families with financial literacy. Learn more about this life-changing program and how you can help at unitedwaylife.org/Literacy20 or click the link in bio

04/07/2026

We offer ITIN application assistance year-round at the NSBC United Way! Visit Myfreetaxes.org/itin to schedule an appointment or learn more!

04/06/2026

April 15th is the deadline to file your State and Federal taxes! You can file yourself through http://Myfreetaxes.org today! Don't miss the deadline, or if needed, file for an extension!

03/04/2026

Every day, babies are born at Marian Regional Medical Center and Lompoc Valley Medical Center—each one arriving with unlimited potential.

What too many families don’t arrive with is a head start: early books, parent support, or a way to begin building financial security.

That’s why we’re starting at the very beginning.

12/17/2025

Merry Christmas, Everyone! We want to thank all of our sponsors, supporters, and community members for a wonderful year! With your support, over 2,000 families joined the Literacy 2.0 program!

We would also like to note that our office will be closed from 12/19/25 to 1/05/26. We can't thank everyone enough, but we'll do it one more time. THANK YOU!

10/11/2025

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Entry # 23610 is our winner!! Thank you again to everyone who entered; check your E-mail for which entry numbers you have to see if you are our winner!!! # Literacy

10/11/2025

And the winner is.... Going to be drawn TODAY!! Check back with us here today at 2:15 to find out who the lucky winner is!!

Thank you to everyone who donated and entered, your contributions help us continue our work throughout our community!

10/08/2025

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RocketTown Comic-Con, founded in Lompoc in 2023, is rebranding and relocating to Santa Maria this spring to support what organizers say is an overwhelming demand and need for more space.