Tag: Non-Profit

Live Auction, Dinner and Dance Raises Funds for Local Elementary School

| May 8, 2012 | 5 Comments
Live Auction, Dinner and Dance Raises Funds for Local Elementary School

Silver Gate Elementary School’s 17th annual Hot Rods and Hogs fundraiser raised more funds than ever and set a new milestone in the school’s history of fundraising. The school is located at 1499 Venice Street in Point Loma. The hot rod and motorcycle-themed silent auction, dinner and dance took place Friday, April 20 at the […]

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Mission Hills Garden Club’s Annual ‘Garden Walk,’ May 12

| April 3, 2012 | 1 Comment
Mission Hills Garden Club’s Annual ‘Garden Walk,’ May 12

The Mission Hills Garden Club, a non-profit organization that promotes good gardening practices and beautifying San Diego’s neighborhoods, invites horticulturalists-at-heart to the 2012 Garden Walk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 12 for a self-guided tour of a dozen gardens in one of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Gardens at each home were selected […]

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School for Homeless Children Is Expanding

| March 1, 2012 | 0 Comments
School for Homeless Children Is Expanding

A  celebration took place this past month  to showcase the new Monarch School campus at 1625 Newton Avenue, just south of Petco Park. The current site will be undergoing a massive remodel to become a state-of-the-art school serving homeless youth. The community has supported a long campaign to find the best site for the school […]

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Peacemaker Awards 2012

| February 1, 2012 | 0 Comments
Peacemaker Awards 2012

On Thursday, February 16, the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) will present its 24th Annual Peacemaker Awards.  We Talked with Steven P. Dinkin, NCRC’s president. LW:  This is Peacemaker’s 24th year!  What inspired Peacemaker? How has it changed over the years? SD:  NCRC’s Peacemaker Awards promotes the concept and the possibility of resolving conflict through […]

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PEERS Network Annual Gala Benefits Just in Time for Foster Youth

| December 29, 2011 | 0 Comments
PEERS Network Annual Gala Benefits Just in Time for Foster Youth

Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Relationships, Social (PEERS) Network hosted its third annual black tie gala event at a private estate in Rancho Santa Fe and raised more than $180,000. Proceeds from the event benefits Just in Time for Foster Youth, based in Old Town San Diego, a nonprofit organization that provides transitioning foster youth with opportunities […]

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