SAN DIEGO, April 23, 2025 — Fresh off of being named a Finalist for CEO of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal, Interpreters Unlimited CEO and PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) Board Member Sayed Ali, is being honored, along with Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, by PATH at their “A Toast to Home San Diego” event on April 24^th. The event will celebrate a year of innovation, collaboration and partnership in their mission to end homelessness in San Diego.

PATH is one of the largest homeless service providers and affordable housing developers in California focusing on ending homelessness for individuals, families and communities. With over 70 locations, and serving over 150 cities throughout the state, PATH provides housing, food, medical/street outreach programs, medical and mental health support, employment assistance, Veteran services and more to those in need.

PATH is a crucial resource in San Diego and throughout California. In 2024, San Diego County once again saw a rise in homelessness, with over 10,000 people experiencing homelessness. In their 2024 Point-in-Time Count for San Diego County, the Regional Task Force on Homelessness found a 3% increase from 2023 to 2024. 6,110 of those experiencing homelessness were unsheltered, which was an 18% increase from the previous year. From July 2023 to June 2024 alone, PATH helped approximately 8,000 San Diego region homeless access critical resources, served over 150,000 meals at their interim shelter, and helped over 1,000 move into their own homes.

At the “A Toast to Home San Diego” event, they will not only shine a spotlight on the amazing dedication of PATH’s team and honor Sayed for his outstanding dedication and contributions to creating housing solutions and uplifting our community, but it will also help raise essential funds to continue delivering housing and support services throughout San Diego. Contributions during the fundraising portion of the event go towards everything from essential care items, transportation assistance, case management services and groceries for the homeless, to moving them into homes and furnishing homes.

Since joining PATH’s advisory board many years ago, Ali has been instrumental in supporting initiatives that provide housing solutions and comprehensive services to those experiencing homelessness in San Diego. His leadership and philanthropic efforts have contributed greatly to PATH’s mission.​ Ali’s involvement with PATH goes beyond board meetings, he takes an active role in hands on efforts that deliver shelter, support, and hope to those in need.

While he runs national language services company Interpreters Unlimited by day, he also spends his time advocating for people who often go unheard. Through personal volunteer efforts, company support, and deep involvement with PATH’s mission, Ali has become a key part of the organization’s efforts in San Diego. Whether he’s mentoring young entrepreneurs, helping a family navigate housing support, or donating time at a shelter or food pantry, Ali’s focus remains on giving back and lifting others up.

“When I first got involved with PATH, I knew I wanted to be more than just a name on a board,” said Ali. “Homelessness isn’t something we can ignore. These are people with stories, with families, with hopes. If we have the means to help, even in small ways, I believe we have the responsibility to do so. I’m incredibly honored to be recognized by an organization I respect so deeply. It’s the work that matters, and I’m just grateful to be part of it.”

For more information on PATH visit epath.org and for more information on Interpreters Unlimited use the contact form below or call (800) 726-9891.

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The IU Group of companies include: Interpreters Unlimited, Accessible Communication for the Deaf, Albors & Alnet, Arkansas Spanish Interpreters and Translators, and IU GlobeLink, LLC, and are headquartered in San Diego, California as a minority-owned company.  IU Group is committed to providing equal opportunity in the work environment with its diverse team to aid in supplying linguistic and cultural interpretation services to clients. A combined 70 years in the industry has demonstrated a surplus of leadership and best practices, which has helped establish its respected role in the language services community. Its services include spoken translation, document translation and non-emergency medical transportation.

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SAN DIEGO, January 9, 2025 — Interpreters Unlimited (IU) has been named a silver winner in the Small or Medium Business Service of the Year category in Best in Biz Awards 2024, the only independent business awards program judged each year by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications in North America.

IU is a San Diego based family-owned language service provider specializing in foreign language interpretation, American Sign Language and document translation. This honor reflects their consistent efforts to deliver high-quality language solutions tailored to the diverse needs of its clients. By focusing on inclusivity, innovation, accessibility, and social responsibility IU continues to drive meaningful impact across industries, including healthcare, education, legal, corporate and government sectors. Offering services on-site, via video remote, and over the phone, they remain dedicated to bridging communication gaps and fostering connections in communities nationwide.

This year’s judges were particularly impressed with the winning companies’ continued innovation and vast employment of such cutting-edge technologies as AI, their comprehensive approach to workplace benefits and employee wellbeing programs, as well as continued community involvement and growing commitments to environmental and corporate social responsibility causes. A notable absence of winning entries in the Fastest-Growing Company of the Year categories this year pointed to the difficult economic landscape this year’s entrants are operating in, which makes the winners’ achievements all the more noteworthy.

IU COO Shamus Sayed said, “Winning Best in Biz Awards Silver for Service of the Year is a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team at IU. This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility in language services. We look forward to continuing our mission of making language services accessible to all.”

Since the program’s inception in 2011, winners in Best in Biz Awards have been determined by independent judging panels assembled each year from some of the most respected national and local newspapers, TV and radio outlets, and business, consumer, technology and trade publications in North America. Thanks to the unparalleled expertise and experience of the editors and reporters serving as judges and the vast diversity of outlets they represent, Best in Biz Awards judging panels are best suited to objectively determine the top companies from among the hundreds of competitive entries. The 2024 judging panel included, among others, writers and contributors to Barron’s, Chemical & Engineering News, Computerworld, Healthcare Innovation News, Los Angeles Times, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Travel Weekly and Wired.

“Each year, our judges face the challenge of determining winners among equally compelling entries with varying strengths, poring over details and analyzing minute differences to find out who has had the edge,” said Best in Biz Awards staff. “Yet, as in years past, what sets our winning companies apart, is not just their growth numbers, patents, or outside validation of their strength. A true sign of a Best in Biz Awards winner is the positive impact they have in the world – the benefits they bring start with their employees, impact their clients, and fill the local and global communities they operate in.”

For a full list of gold, silver and bronze winners in Best in Biz Awards 2024, visit: http://www.bestinbizawards.com/2024-winners.

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The IU Group of companies include: Interpreters Unlimited, Accessible Communication for the Deaf, Albors & Alnet, Arkansas Spanish Interpreters and Translators, and IU GlobeLink, LLC, and are headquartered in San Diego, California as a minority-owned company.  IU Group is committed to providing equal opportunity in the work environment with its diverse team to aid in supplying linguistic and cultural interpretation services to clients. A combined 70 years in the industry has demonstrated a surplus of leadership and best practices, which has helped establish its respected role in the language services community. Its services include spoken translation, document translation and non-emergency medical transportation.

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SAN DIEGO, December 20, 2024 — In the spirit of the holidays and beyond, Interpreters Unlimited (IU) embraces the culture of giving back, reminding all of the profound impact even the smallest acts of generosity can have on individuals and communities. With a longstanding commitment to social responsibility, the company aims to inspire others to join the movement of kindness, creating a ripple effect of positive change that extends far beyond the holiday season.

As the world faces countless challenges, IU understands the importance of compassion and the sense of connection it fosters. Acts of giving, whether large or small, serve as a beacon of hope, reminding us of our shared humanity and the strength found in unity. While the holiday season is a time that naturally brings these values to the forefront, IU believes giving back is a year-round endeavor. By making kindness a consistent practice, individuals and businesses alike can touch countless lives and inspire others to pay it forward.

IU emphasizes that the power of giving lies in its accessibility. A grand gesture isn’t required to make a difference. Volunteering time, donating to a charity, or anything that seems like the simplest act of kindness can create a meaningful impact in someone’s life. The company encourages everyone to recognize their ability to spark change and to embrace the collective strength that comes from shared efforts, no matter the scale, every little act matters and makes a difference.

In the past year, IU’s dedication to social responsibility was recognized for their ongoing commitment to creating positive change both locally and globally. The company was named an Honoree for Outstanding Social Responsibility in the San Diego Business Journal Nonprofit and Citizenship Awards. They were also named the Best in Biz Awards International Most Socially Responsible Company of the Year Silver Winner. These accolades highlight the company’s steadfast efforts to lead by example, underscoring their belief in the importance of giving back and making the world a better place.

From giving 2% of most contract revenue back to local charities to volunteering with food banks and homeless shelters, assisting refugee families assimilate to their new homes here in the US, to working with PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) providing housing, food, medical/street outreach programs, mental health support and more to the homeless, IU is involved in so much. This giving back includes mentoring 100’s of up-and-coming entrepreneurs in the business community through SBA SCORE and the Chairman’s Roundtable, and inspiring and preparing young San Diegans to succeed and become future leaders in business through Junior Achievement San Diego.

IU works with NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) providing free language services for their NORAD Tracks Santa Program, translating their website into 8 languages along with doing their foreign language voiceover support for the Santa Tracker Phone Hotline and has a Paid Time Off Volunteer Program where every employee gets 3 additional PTO days per year to take time off to volunteer for good causes of their choice. Team members have done everything from planting trees in areas destroyed by wildfires to cleaning up local neighborhoods and beaches.

Interpreters Unlimited invites businesses and individuals to join them in embracing the spirit of giving back, not just during the holidays, but year-round. Whether through volunteering, donations, or everyday random acts of kindness, every little thing contributes to a larger movement of generosity and compassion. Together, these actions have the power to make a lasting impact, creating a world that is more connected, caring, and hopeful for all. IU encourages everyone to help make the world a better place during and beyond the holidays, brighten someone’s day any way you can, it makes a difference.

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About Interpreters Unlimited, Inc.

The IU Group of companies include: Interpreters Unlimited, Accessible Communication for the Deaf, Albors & Alnet, Arkansas Spanish Interpreters and Translators, and IU GlobeLink, LLC, and are headquartered in San Diego, California as a minority-owned company.  IU Group is committed to providing equal opportunity in the work environment with its diverse team to aid in supplying linguistic and cultural interpretation services to clients. A combined 70 years in the industry has demonstrated a surplus of leadership and best practices, which has helped establish its respected role in the language services community. Its services include spoken translation, document translation and non-emergency medical transportation.

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SAN DIEGO, September 7, 2023 — Interpreters Unlimited (IU) has been named a finalist honoree for Outstanding Social Responsibility in the San Diego Business Journal’s 2023 Nonprofit & Citizenship Awards. The awards honor organizations in San Diego County based on their philanthropy and contributions to the local community. All honorees were published in the August 28^th print and digital issues and will appear again in the September 11^th issues.

IU is extremely proud of this honor as their operations are based on helping others in the local community and beyond. It is something near and dear to their heart as an organization. As a Language Service Provider, IU actively contributes to the betterment of society through their core language services along with their extensive philanthropy, charity, and volunteerism.

The language services that IU provides ensure that diverse, underserved, and marginalized communities can access critical information, essential services, and opportunities when they need them. Whether it’s translating immigration documents for a family urgently seeking asylum, interpreting for a Limited-English Speaking patient in an emergency room, or providing American Sign Language for a Deaf child starting school, their dedication to linguistic inclusivity creates a more equitable and accessible society.

Giving back locally, nationally, and internationally is a big part of the IU company culture. They always strive to connect with good causes and those in need, doing their part to try and make the world a better place, hoping to inspire others to do the same. IU is deeply involved and dedicated to charities such as the San Diego Food Bank, the Ronald McDonald House, the Syrian Community Network, and they give 2% of most contract revenue back to other local charities.

From volunteering with children’s hospitals and supporting local law enforcement, to working with PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) San Diego providing housing, food, medical/street outreach programs, mental health support and more to the homeless, IU is involved in so much. This giving back includes mentoring 100’s of up-and-coming entrepreneurs in the business community through the San Diego Chapter SBA SCORE Program and the San Diego Chairman’s Round Table, and inspiring and preparing young San Diego students to succeed and become future leaders in business through Junior Achievement San Diego.

In an effort to pay it forward and inspire others to give back, IU created a company Paid Time Off Volunteer Program where every employee gets 3 additional PTO days per year to take time off to volunteer for good causes of their choice. Team members have done everything from planting trees in areas damaged by wildfires to cleaning up local neighborhoods and beaches. They encourage others to get involved and do whatever they can to help their community and the people around them.

“With the success of the business, we feel a responsibility to give back however we can, and we are happy to be in a position where to help make a positive social and environmental impact on the world, inside and outside of our community”, said IU COO Shamus Sayed.

The final award winners will be announced in the October 16^th print and digital issues of the San Diego Business Journal. You can see the  finalist honorees here: https://www.sdbj.com/issues/special-editions/nonprofit-corporate-citizenship-awards-2023-finalists/

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About Interpreters Unlimited, Inc.

The IU Group of companies include: Interpreters Unlimited, Accessible Communication for the Deaf, Albors & Alnet, Arkansas Spanish Interpreters and Translators, and IU GlobeLink, LLC, and are headquartered in San Diego, California as a minority-owned company.  IU Group is committed to providing equal opportunity in the work environment with its diverse team to aid in supplying linguistic and cultural interpretation services to clients. A combined 70 years in the industry has demonstrated a surplus of leadership and best practices, which has helped establish its respected role in the language services community. Its services include spoken translation, document translation and non-emergency medical transportation.

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