Marcella Johnson’s Comfort Cubs Help Families Carry Grief
The San Diego nonprofit grew from Johnson’s experience losing her infant son and now provides therapeutic teddy bears to grieving families and survivors of violent crimes
Preserving Military History Aboard the USS Midway Museum
More than 750 volunteers help support the decommissioned aircraft carrier and share its “Midway Magic” with over 1 million guests each year
In Photos: The Country Friends’ Art of Fashion
The 72-year-old nonprofit hosted its annual Art of Fashion runway show and luncheon, with proceeds benefiting dozens of local nonprofits
8 Charitable Events to Attend in October
Here’s where to celebrate, connect, give back, and make a difference this month
Las Patronas Celebrates 80 Years of Giving Back to San Diego
The all-volunteer organization has awarded more than $28 million to local nonprofits—and its members still do the work by hand
MANA de San Diego Is Building a Community of Mentors
For nearly four decades, the Latina mentorship organization has connected volunteers with girls and young women
13 Charitable Events to Attend in September
Here’s where to celebrate, connect, give back, and make a difference this month
Where San Diego Seniors Find Support and Community
Serving Seniors provides meals and coordinated services to more than 13,000 older adults each year, aided by a dedicated volunteer network
SAY San Diego Has Been Helping Families for 55 Years
What began as a small youth organization now reaches more than 45,000 San Diegans annually through community programs
In Photos: San Diego’s Scoop Ice Cream Festival
The beloved annual festival raised a record-breaking $60,000 for Feeding San Diego
13 Charitable Events to Attend in August
Here’s where to celebrate, connect, give back, and make a difference this month
Luma Initiative Creates Community Through Strength & Resilience
Inspired by her own experience, founder Elena Barbour has set out to help struggling women thrive
The Princess Project Dresses Local Prom-Goers for Success
The 24-year-old nonprofit helps teens celebrate the milestone while promoting fashion sustainability
Fighting Food Insecurity with the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
The nonprofit has distributed more than 50 million pounds of food in the last year
Photos: San Diego Opera 2026 Opera Ball for All
The event raised $700,000 in support of the company’s mission to bring meaningful arts experiences to the San Diego community
Helping Former Foster Youth Find Success with Walden Family Services
The 50-year-old nonprofit provides transitional housing and financial literacy services to youth leaving the system
Photos: U-GO San Diego Wine Dinner
The annual fundraiser helped provide university scholarships for women in low-income countries
The Local Nonprofit Making Essentials Accessible For All
Water and Kindness provides unhoused San Diegans with water, clothing, and community
Finding the Right Volunteer Fit with HandsOn San Diego
The nonprofit organization connected volunteers with 10,000 different opportunities in 2025
What to Expect While Volunteering With The San Diego Rescue Mission
Educators and You-Turn program founders John and Margie Dykema share how locals can help offer life skills for those experience homelessness
Feeding San Diego Raises $500,000 for School Pantry Program
See photos from the annual Pairings with a Purpose dinner party held at Callie this past February
Workshops for Warriors Is Reshaping Veteran Reintegration
Founded by Navy veteran Hernán Luis y Prado, the program prepares students for nationally recognized credentials in advanced manufacturing
Arc of San Diego Helps Locals with Disabilities Live Independently
The 75-year-old organization focuses on housing, employment, inclusion, and building life skills
Photos: Junior League of San Diego’s ‘Winter Wins’ Carnival & Live Auction
The afternoon event featured games, craft beverages, and tarot readings to benefit the organization’s efforts battle food insecurity
Photos: St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center’s 13th Annual Tea by the Sea
Now in its 13th year, the event benefits the nonprofit organization’s art programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
How a San Diego Nonprofit Feeds Unhoused Neighbors Weekly
Small Potatoes Foundation centers humanity in its approach to food insecurity, leading with kindness and a sense of belonging
