Coming together for the good of our cities.

Coming together for the good of our cities.

Unite is a group of civic, business, nonprofit, and faith leaders from North County, San Diego, working together to support and empower those in our community who need it most.

Unite is a group of civic, business, nonprofit, and faith leaders from North County, San Diego, working together to support and empower those in our community who need it most.

Unite In Action

Here’s what happens when we work together:

Poverty is reduced. 

Juvenile delinquency decreases

Schools & health systems improve. 

Response to crises is faster & more efficient.

“When we come together and realize that we can do more together than any of us could do apart, it moves people to action.”

Wendy Hinman

Carlsbad Magazine

Why Unite Works

Strong Networks

We’re a group of doers: people eager to connect with each other and with the places of need in North County.

Collaborative Work Projects

We connect these “doers” to the right problems, with the right resources, at the right time.

Maximizing Resources

This collaboration improves efficiency, saving time and reducing costs while upholding the high standards required to serve our communities' greatest needs.

Our youth are facing challenges today that require an urgent response.

40%

report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness*

40%

report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness*

40%

report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness*

1 in 4

San Diego families experience food insecurity*

1 in 4

San Diego families experience food insecurity*

1 in 4

San Diego families experience food insecurity*

90%

of San Diego high schools report human trafficking cases*

90%

of San Diego high schools report human trafficking cases*

90%

of San Diego high schools report human trafficking cases*

*Source 1, 2, 3

Together, we’re taking a preventative approach to solve:

Together, we’re taking a preventative approach to solve:

  • school suspension / poverty / crime / human trafficking / homelessness / health & wellness / mental health / school suspension

We meet the needs of our community efficiently and cost-effectively through the power of our collaborative network.

We believe we can do more together.

Our Initiatives:  

Student Wellness Centers

School Partnerships

Pro Bono School Therapy

“For us, it’s about people. It’s about getting together for a greater good. We signed up right away.”

Steve Noel

Principal Architect, 2n5 Studio

Powered by Community. Proven in Impact.

Powered by Community.
Proven in Impact.

See a project in action.

Oceanside High School Student Wellness Center

The growing mental health crisis among teens is a common issue at our local high schools. Limited resources and staffing make it difficult to offer students a space to unwind, reflect, and regulate during the school day.

Unite North County worked in collaboration with Oceanside High School Principal Skyler Garrahy and other community partners to build a Student Wellness Center. This center is designed to offer critical support to students, providing a food pantry, clothing closet, and a drop-in wellness space where students can access mental health services, counseling, and other resources.

The Student Wellness Center has had a profound impact on the school environment, enhancing students’ mental health, well-being, and overall engagement. The center has played a significant role in increasing student engagement and reducing behavioral issues. This initiative has proven to be an essential intervention, fostering a healthier, more positive school culture that promotes both academic success and emotional resilience.

The growing mental health crisis among teens is a common issue at our local high schools. Limited resources and staffing make it difficult to offer students a space to unwind, reflect, and regulate during the school day.

Unite North County worked in collaboration with Oceanside High School Principal Skyler Garrahy and other community partners to build a Student Wellness Center. This center is designed to offer critical support to students, providing a food pantry, clothing closet, and a drop-in wellness space where students can access mental health services, counseling, and other resources.

The Student Wellness Center has had a profound impact on the school environment, enhancing students’ mental health, well-being, and overall engagement. The center has played a significant role in increasing student engagement and reducing behavioral issues. This initiative has proven to be an essential intervention, fostering a healthier, more positive school culture that promotes both academic success and emotional resilience.

800

Students being served through the Wellness Center

800

Students being served through the Wellness Center

800

Students being served through the Wellness Center

$115,000

Economic impact for Student Wellness Center

$115,000

Economic impact for Student Wellness Center

$115,000

Economic impact for Student Wellness Center

180

Students sponsored to end chronic absenteeism

180

Students sponsored to end chronic absenteeism

180

Students sponsored to end chronic absenteeism

400

Backpacks donated to students

400

Backpacks donated to students

400

Backpacks donated to students

Oceanside High School Student Wellness Center

Oceanside High School Student Wellness Center

Project Sponsors & Partners:

Align Builders

Carlos Architects Inc.

Coastal Door Solutions

Contemporary Surface Solutions

D.A. Borman Drywall, Inc.

Howard’s Rug Co.

New Wave Electric

Skye Walker Art

Euro-Works Construction

“We've seen a dramatic decrease in students being suspended out-of-school. They're down into single-digit suspensions this year, which shows me having a wellness space on campus actually makes space for that kid to learn and to be receptive to learning.”

Jordy Sparks

Executive Director – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Student Supports

North County is our community.

North County is our community.

Unite has brought together hundreds of people and groups to serve thousands of people since 2017. Together we can keep making this better.

Unite has brought together hundreds of people and groups to serve thousands of people since 2017. Together we can keep making this better.

Want to get involved?

Here are three simple ways:

1. Attend the Annual Luncheon

Connect with local leaders, community members, & organizations from North County to foster partnerships & promote initiatives.

Annual Luncheon

Annual Luncheon

2. Find your place with Unite

Contact us to find where you or your organization can fit into the Unite ecosystem.

Schedule A Meeting

Schedule A Meeting

3. Join the network & take action

Collaborate with other like-minded “doers” and change your community for good. Are you ready to get involved?

Schedule A Meeting

Schedule A Meeting

Help youth in your community today!

Get the School Partnership Kit

Want to make a difference for youth in your school or community? Download our step-by-step School Partnership Kit to discover how you can form impactful partnerships, provide vital mentorship, and empower students to thrive.

Help youth in your community today!

Get the School Partnership Kit

Want to make a difference for youth in your school or community? Download our step-by-step School Partnership Kit to discover how you can form impactful partnerships, provide vital mentorship, and empower students to thrive.