Volunteer Diaries: Fresh Start Surgical Gifts
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
Local artists and art enthusiasts gathered for a night of fundraising and celebration
Healing in Harmony
Nonprofit founder Barbara Reuer harnesses the power of music
Volunteer Diaries: Laura Spielman, Laughing Pony Rescue
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
Las Patronas goes all out for its Daisies & Disco-themed Jewel Ball
The Local Nonprofit Helping Redefine Life With Cancer
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
13 local restaurants and groups raising funds for victims of the Lahaina wildfires
Speaking for the Survivors
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
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
Nadene Bruders shares about her work with San Diego Oasis
Party Pics: A Big Easy Benefit
The annual Blue Ribbon Gala put on by Home Start raised nearly $150,000 for programs supporting San Diegans
The Young and the Selfless
Middle schooler Arden Pala is helping people in need in San Diego and around the world
In Photos: ICA’s Bright Future Gala
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
We check-in with volunteer Ashley McManus about the organization, why she got involved and what’s been her best day so far
Volunteer Diaries: Shelley Miller-Odelson, Jewish Family Service
Shelley Miller-Odelson shares about her life-changing work with JFS’s Corner Market
Party Pics: Resounding Joy’s Mix, Mingle, and Sip
Resounding Joy and Koi Zen Cellars team up to raise funds for music therapy programs
Vision and Voice
Shinpei Takeda and the AjA Project empower refugee and immigrant youth through visual arts
Movement with a Mission
Culture Shock’s Angie Bunch gives San Diego dancers a creative outlet
Volunteer Diaries: Martin Casas, Reality Changers
The Reality Changers tutor and program graduate on making connections and coming full circle
Party Pics: Feeding San Diego’s Pairings with a Purpose
Feeding San Diego’s signature event raises funds in a new venue
Volunteer Diaries: Sarah Kian, ArtReach
The mural program assistant shares why she got involved with ArtReach and why you should, too
Party Pics: Rady Children’s Hospital Charity Ball
Rady Children’s Hospital’s 114th anniversary Charity Ball raises money for child abuse prevention
The Gift of Care
San Diego salon owner Austin Campbell opens free salon at the Ronald McDonald House
Party Pics: Tea by the Sea 2023
St. Madeline Sophie’s Center’s 10th annual Tea by the Sea event raises $35,000 to support Sophie’s Gallery
The Circus is in Town
John Highkin and Cindy Zimmerman of Fern Street Community Arts bring the big top to City Heights
Silver Tea by the Sea
St. Germaine Children’s Charity hosts signature fundraiser at the home of Dr. Erv and Laura Wheeler
