35 San Diego Charities and Nonprofits to Donate to on Giving Tuesday

Volunteer your time, money, and resources this holiday season at these local organizations
Volunteer Diaries: Elizabeth Ireland

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

The personal story that launched the local nonprofit’s mission
Talitha Coffee Brews Hope for Survivors of Sex Trafficking

The East Village shop provides training, jobs, and support networks to empower survivors as they build their futures
Party Pics: Feeding San Diego’s Pairings with a Purpose Dinner 2024

The annual affair brought in funds for 146,000 meals to benefit families in need
Volunteer Diaries: Brittany Hanser, The Ocean Discovery Institute

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 of nonprofit Samaritan Aviation, Mark Palm, shares his mission to serve the remote villages of Papua New Guinea
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
10 Places to Adopt Pets for San Diego’s “Clear the Shelters”

Adoption fees are waived and discounted by the city of San Diego through Aug. 31
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
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
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
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