UndocuSupport Fund becomes One Community Fund
Name change clarifies role as fund held by the Community Foundation
– The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County announced Jan. 20 that its UndocuSupport Fund has been renamed One Community Fund: Fueling a Vibrant Immigrant Future, reflecting a refined focus on flexible funding, community leadership, and coordinated support for immigrant communities across San Luis Obispo County.
Foundation officials said the name change sharpens efforts to raise and distribute reliable funding to organizations serving immigrant individuals and families throughout the county. The Foundation’s Board of Directors approved the change following a recommendation from the UndocuSupport Advisory Committee and prior approval by the Grantmaking Committee.
The updated name reflects an evolution in how the Foundation is responding during a pivotal time, with an emphasis on community-led solutions, coordinated support, and funding for organizations closest to the work. Foundation leaders also said the change improves clarity for community members and partners, particularly among programs with similar names serving overlapping populations.
The new name is intended to clearly communicate that One Community Fund is a fund held at the Community Foundation rather than a stand-alone organization. The fund pools donations from individuals to support strategic grantmaking, convening, collaboration, and shared learning among nonprofit organizations serving immigrant communities throughout the county.
Immigrants make up nearly 10 percent of San Luis Obispo County’s population and contribute to the region’s economy, workforce, and cultural life, according to The Fabric of SLO County: Understanding the Diversity and Contributions of Our Immigrant Community. The January 2025 report was authored by Joel Diringer of Diringer and Associates and funded by the Community Foundation and local partners.
“What began as a grassroots community effort to support immigrant families during the COVID pandemic has grown into a trusted, countywide fund,” said Joel Diringer, co-founder of the fund. “As part of the Community Foundation, One Community Fund ensures strong financial stewardship, brings together community organizations and local leaders, and works alongside immigrant communities to meet this next moment and the challenges ahead.”
As One Community Fund, the initiative is fully integrated within the Community Foundation’s philanthropic framework, allowing resources to move efficiently and sustainably in alignment with community-identified priorities. Through the fund, the Foundation said it is committed to predictable grant cycles, community-led funding decisions, and continued collaboration among nonprofit partners, service providers, and community leaders.
“This is about showing up in a meaningful way when it matters most,” said Christine Dawson, chief executive officer of the Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County. “One Community Fund strengthens our role as a connector. It brings people together, shares knowledge and resources, and ensures organizations serving immigrant communities have the flexible funding they need to respond, adapt, and lead.”
The Community Foundation also announced it will launch a dedicated grant program in March to support local organizations working directly with immigrant individuals and families throughout San Luis Obispo County.
“The new name reflects an evolution in how the Foundation and the One Community Fund Advisory Committee will continue to show up with clarity, coordination, and a renewed commitment to deeper, more responsive community impact,” said Quinn Brady, co-founder of the original UndocuSupport Fund. “The purpose, heart, and grantmaking priorities of the fund remain unchanged.”
