Volunteer Diaries: Challenged Athletes Foundation
![Challenged Athletes Foundation volunteer Dr. Bryon Solberg at the finish line of the San Diego Triathlon Challenge](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/sdtc_finish_2022-21_52458463212_o-1024x712.jpg)
Dr. Bryon Solberg shares the joys of volunteering for local athletes with disabilities
Volunteer Diaries: Sharia’s Closet
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Meet Karly Franz and Lacy Henderson, Sharia’s Closet
Keeping it Positive
![Omid Sabet, founder of The Positive Movement Foundation serving schools in need across San Diego](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Omid_Sabet_3-1024x709.jpg)
Omid Sabet founded The Positive Movement Foundation to help serve disadvantaged San Diego classrooms
Volunteer Diaries: Lucky Duck Foundation
![Mary Benirschke and her husband Rolf Benirschke alongside the owner of Timmy's Pizza a pizza shop in San Diego giving jobs to homeless and underprivileged youth](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Lucky-Duck-Foundation-1024x684.jpeg)
The local philanthropist making an impact an impact on the lives of San Diego’s homeless population
Every Dog Has Its Day
![Pitt Bull Rescue walking on the beach from San Diego rescue organization It's the Pits Dog Rescue](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Its-the-Pits-Dog-Rescue.jpeg)
It’s the Pits founder Beth Gruff’s mission is to give rescued pit bulls a second chance
Volunteer Diaries: Brad and Summer Stech of Mama’s Kitchen
![Brad and Summer Stech with other members of Mama's Kitchen San Diego non-profit](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DSC00850-1024x683.jpg)
The longtime Mama’s Kitchen volunteers were recently awarded its Humanitarian Award
Party Pics: A Most Fashionable Fundraiser for The Arc of San Diego
![at the 2023 Arc San Diego Fashion Show & Luncheon fundraiserThe 2023 Winter Wonderland Fashion Show Presented by The Arc San Diego](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DG6_0110-1024x683.jpg)
Philanthropy meets high fashion at the 2023 Winter Wonderland Fashion Show
Volunteer Diaries: Elizabeth Ireland
![San Diego child with cancer getting support from nonprofit organization Emilio Nares Foundation](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Emilio-Nares-Foundation.jpeg)
The local photographer captures the struggles and triumphs of children with cancer as a volunteer for the Emilio Nares Foundation
Paying it Forward With Boys to Men Mentoring Network
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The personal story that launched the local nonprofit’s mission
Party Pics: Feeding San Diego’s Pairings with a Purpose Dinner 2023
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The annual affair brought in funds for 146,000 meals to benefit families in need
Volunteer Diaries: Brittany Hanser, The Ocean Discovery Institute
![Volunteers giving a tour of the San Diego Ocean Discovery Institute](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Rob-Wellington-Quigley-Architects-2-1024x683.jpeg)
The institute aims to create learning experiences for young people who’ve been historically excluded from science due to race, income, and education
Charity Takes Flight
![Founder and CEO of Samaritan Aviation volunteering to help villagers of Papa New Guinea](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/1PRO3394-1024x683.jpeg)
Founder of nonprofit Samaritan Aviation, Mark Palm, shares his mission to serve the remote villages of Papua New Guinea
Volunteer Diaries: Fresh Start Surgical Gifts
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Plastic surgeon Jeffrey Umansky, MD discusses volunteering with the nonprofit providing life-changing surgeries and medical care to children in need
Party Pics: Life Imitates Art at the 2023 MCASD Gala
![The MCASD 2023 Gala featuring dance performers and a dinner](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mcasdgala2023_022_SKP03065-1024x683.jpg)
Local artists and art enthusiasts gathered for a night of fundraising and celebration
Healing in Harmony
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Nonprofit founder Barbara Reuer harnesses the power of music
Volunteer Diaries: Laura Spielman, Laughing Pony Rescue
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Laura shares about her work as an equine specialist for those struggling with mental health issues
Party Pics: Disco Inferno at the 2023 Las Patronas Jewel Ball
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Las Patronas goes all out for its Daisies & Disco-themed Jewel Ball
The Local Nonprofit Helping Redefine Life With Cancer
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Pink Strength’s founder and breast cancer survivor helps connect young cancer patients with the resources she didn’t have
How to Help Raise Money for Maui Fire Relief in San Diego
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13 local restaurants and groups raising funds for victims of the Lahaina wildfires
Speaking for the Survivors
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For more than two decades, Cori Austin has been working to prevent relationship and sexual violence and assist its survivors.
In Photos: Angels Fostering Futures Gala
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The event, held at Humphrey’s by the Bay, raised more than $370,000 to recruit and train families to foster young children in San Diego County
Volunteer Diaries: Nadene Bruders, Volunteer Ambassador to Outreach at San Diego Oasis
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Nadene Bruders shares about her work with San Diego Oasis
Party Pics: A Big Easy Benefit
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The annual Blue Ribbon Gala put on by Home Start raised nearly $150,000 for programs supporting San Diegans
The Young and the Selfless
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Middle schooler Arden Pala is helping people in need in San Diego and around the world
In Photos: ICA’s Bright Future Gala
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A look at the Institute of Contemporary’s event on May 20 celebrating art, education, and community
Volunteer Diaries: United Way of San Diego County
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We check-in with volunteer Ashley McManus about the organization, why she got involved and what’s been her best day so far