8 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This January

Watershed Warriors: Alpine Library Cleanup

January 4

Help keep San Diego’s watersheds clean with I Love A Clean San Diego and the County of San Diego. This litter cleanup runs from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and helps prevent pollution from reaching the Pacific Ocean.

Watershed Warriors: Fallbrook Library Cleanup

January 11

Same mission, different location. Join the litter cleanup in Fallbrook from 9:00 am to 11:00 am to protect local ecosystems.

San Diego Resolution Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

January 11

Volunteer at Tecolote Shores in Mission Bay Park to support runners and event logistics during this annual fitness tradition.

Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

January 19

Celebrate the San Diego Foundation’s 50th anniversary—which SDF will be celebrating with different events throughout 2025—by volunteering at this iconic event in Carlsbad.

37th Annual All Peoples Celebration

January 20

Hosted by Alliance San Diego, this inspiring event honors community diversity and social justice with opportunities to get involved.

Rain Barrel Workshop and Distribution

January 25

Learn about water harvesting with the Solana Center at the North Clairemont Recreation Center and take home a rain barrel for sustainable water use.

WeAllCount Point-in-Time Homeless Census

January 30

Volunteer to collect vital data on homelessness across San Diego County, supporting the County’s resource allocation and services.

The Next 45: Building a Sustainable Legacy

January 30

Celebrate 45 years of the San Diego Diplomacy Council with an evening focused on global connection and peacebuilding, featuring young leaders from Kiribati.