A Higher Calling
A tragic loss set a family on a path to help others
The Power of Partnership
Homelessness initiatives roll out more quickly for a nonprofit that teamed up with a high-powered business group
Hungry Minds
Feeding San Diego helps power a state mandate that students always have access to nutritious food
Building Young Readers
DEEP literacy program promotes much-needed early reading proficiency
Unsheltered on the Streets
John Brady, director of Lived Experience Advisers, brings his firsthand experience to the table to combat homelessness
A Guiding Light for Foster Kids
Volunteer Tim Riley was named Voices for Children’s court appointed special advocate of the year
The Volunteer Diaries: Antolin Rodríguez
Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center’s kitchenista shares what makes his time with the nonprofit so special and why you should volunteer
Party Pics: The New Children Museum’s Christmas Spectacular
More than 500 guests showed off their finest carnival-chic looks at this year’s event on November 5
Party Pics: San Diego Humane Society’s Fur Ball
The annual event held on October 1 raised $1.15M to help give animals a second chance
Volunteer Diaries: Adam Young, The Arc of San Diego
Young shares his experience with the nonprofit, why he chose to volunteer and why he thinks you should as well
Party Pics: The Gala @ MCASD
The annual event raised around $360,000 to support the museum’s exhibitions and education programs
Party Pics: The 13th Annual Farm to Bay Event
The event raised a record $137,000 to support conservation, education and sustainability programs
The Volunteer Diaries: Meredithe Mainquist
We spoke with Feeding San Diego’s Volunteer Team Leader about her experience with the nonprofit and what keeps her coming back
The Sweetest Form of Giving Back
Co-founder of Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream raises $25,000 this year during the city’s only charity ice cream fest
The Volunteer Diaries: Phil Hwang, Trail Guide at Mission Trails Regional Park
By day, Hwang is a software engineer. But in his spare time, you’ll find him trekking across Mission Trails, leading hikes, and keeping an eye out for wildlife (including tarantula hawks).
The Challenged Athletes Foundation Distributes $6.2M in Grants
Plus, a poker run to support Wounded Warrior Homes and a youth concert for music therapy at Rady Children’s Hospital
Studio SWEAT onDemand’s Ukraine Fundraiser Doubles Its Goal
Plus, National Conflict Resolution Center gears up for its Peacemaker Awards and Soapy Joe’s hosts its seventh annual fundraiser
San Diego Humane Society Hosts a Virtual Kitten Shower
Plus, nonprofits Feeding San Diego and Neighborhood Healthcare fight food insecurity in Escondido
Mama’s Kitchen Mama’s Day Fundraiser Returns In-Person
Plus, local restaurants raise money for Ukraine, and Cal Coast fundraises for teachers and students
San Diego Humane Society President Delivers Aid to Ukrainian Pets
Plus, St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party Raises $30,000 and Wounded Warrior Homes unveils a new veterans’ cottage
San Diego Humane Society President Delivers Aid to Ukrainian Pets
Plus, St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party Raises $30,000 and Wounded Warrior Homes unveils a new veterans’ cottage
Cox and San Diego Oasis Open a Tech Tank for Seniors
Plus, Feeding San Diego launches a Hunger Action Hero art contest, Lucky Duck and Computers 2 Kids provide job training and laptops, and Rady Children’s schedules its Date Night for a Cause
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum Highlights Health Care Heroes
Plus, Hannah’s Family Center gets a $20K grant, and how coffee lovers can help rescue dogs
Stella Secures $71 Million in Funding for Women-Led Startups
Plus, Just in Time for Foster Youth wins the Century Club Fundraiser, netting $273,000
United Way of San Diego County Hosts a Book Drive
Plus, San Diego Rescue Mission’s residential program gets a $95,000 infusion
San Diego Humane Society Hosts the North County Walk for Animals
Plus, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts tops $50 million in donated medical care
