San Diego City Council Proclaims September 18 'The Gap Minders Day'

At the City Council meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 12, it was proclaimed that Monday, Sept. 18 will now be "The Gap Minders Day," to commemorate the 75th episode of The Gap Minders podcast, a collaborative effort between United Way of San Diego County and San Diego Council on Literacy that sheds light on gaps in our community.

For 75 episodes, United Way of San Diego County and San Diego Council on Literacy have been on a mission to spotlight the systemic inequities in our community that affect education, race, wealth, health, literacy, and so much more. San Diego County is home to a multitude of these disparities, and The Gap Minders podcast firmly believes that open dialogue serves as the bedrock for cultivating a more equitable community.

Guided by United Way of San Diego County's pioneering thought leadership and active efforts to address disparities in education and economic mobility, and through engaging conversations with experts and community leaders, The Gap Minders podcast dives into systemic inequities and explores effective strategies for addressing them head-on to bridge the gaps and make our community stronger, together.

Past "The Gap Minders" guests have included Dr. Shirley Weber, Richard Lederer, Cindy Martin, Senator Toni Atkins, Anahid Brakke with San Diego Hunger Coalition, Tamara Craver with Reality Changers, and so many more.

Tune-in to "The Gap Minders" podcast's 75th episode on Monday, Sept. 18 at thegapminders.org. The 75th episode will include guest Walter Philips, CEO, San Diego Youth Services.