8 San Diego Charity Events to Attend in April

U-GO San Diego Wine Dinner 

April 11

Help give girls in underserved communities around the world access to education and mentorship at the local chapter of nonprofit U-GO’s U-GO San Diego Wine Dinner. The dinner party at Cucina 2051 in Carlsbad also includes a live auction and entertainment. 

Shelter to Soldier Saving Lives, One Swing at a Time Golf Tournament 

April 24

Golfers will tee off at the Singing Hills Golf Club to support Shelter to Soldier’s mission to train rescue dogs to be service dogs for local veterans. The seventh annual Saving Lives, One Swing at a Time Golf Tournament will be followed by a dinner reception and awards ceremony. 

Girl Scouts San Diego Cool Women Celebration

April 24

Girl Scouts San Diego will celebrate 25 years of female leadership at its annual Cool Women Celebration. The luncheon at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines will also highlight Emerging Leader Girl Scouts, teens who will have the opportunity to network with honored guests. 

TERI Unplugged

April 25

Jason Mraz will headline a benefit concert to support the TERI Campus of Life and its programs and services for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. TERI Unplugged, at the San Marcos nonprofit’s Bornemann Theatre, will also feature Adin Boyer, Sara Jade, Matthew Phillips, and the TERI Band. 

San Diego Nice Guys Charity Auction

April 25

Philanthropic organization San Diego Nice Guys will host its 44th annual charity auction to raise money for families in need. Items up for bid at the Mardi Gras-themed event to the Marriott Marquis San Diego may include sports memorabilia, jewelry, nights on the town, and vacation packages.  

Breakthrough T1D Don’t Stop Believing Gala

April 25

The local chapter of Breakthrough T1D (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) will host its 80’s-themed “Don’t Stop Believing” Gala at the Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas. The gala will support Breakthrough T1D’s mission to fund research focused on curing, preventing, and treating Type 1 diabetes. 

Home Start Blue Ribbon Gala 

April 25

Child abuse prevention organization Home Start will host its annual Blue Ribbon Gala at the US Grant to raise awareness of and support for its programs. The event is held every April in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.  

Dinner on the Diamond

April 30

Guests at the fifth annual Dinner on the Diamond at Petco Park will share a meal with Padres ownership, current and former players, and coaches to benefit the Padres Foundation and its charitable partners. The exclusive dinner party will be followed by a performance by Lauryn Hill, with special guests YG Marley and Zion Marley, at Gallagher Square.