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Walden Family Services Celebrates 50 Years of Youth Housing Across Southern California
This year, the nonprofit Walden Family Services celebrates 50 years of supporting children, youth, and families through family-based care, housing stability, and prevention-focused services. Founded in 1976, Walden has evolved to meet the changing needs of young people while remaining grounded in one core belief: children thrive when they grow up in safe, supportive families and […]
Holiday Smiles Campaign for Children Battling Illness
The Emiliio Nares Foundation (ENF), a local nonprofit dedicated to helping families navigate their children’s cancer journey and other life-threatening illnesses, will launch its Holiday Smiles campaign on November 5 and it will run through December 31. This year’s eight-week initiative will benefit the patients and families served by Transplant, Oncology, and Sickle Cell Units at […]
Kids Free San Diego Returns This October with Big Savings for Families
From Wednesday, October 1 through Friday, October 31, families visiting San Diego can save up to $1,000 by taking advantage of Kids Free San Diego deals across the region. Now in its 14th year, Kids Free San Diego gives parents an opportunity to stretch both their smiles and wallets with over 100 family-friendly offers. From […]
Old Town San Diego Día de Los Muertos Celebration
Get ready for a vibrant and unforgettable Día de Los Muertos celebration in Old Town San Diego, happening on Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2, 2025. This year’s event promises an experience filled with culture, tradition, and fun for the entire family. Explore Over 40 Unique Altars (Ofrendas). Take a stroll through the heart […]
Cura Smiles Hosts Sips & Smiles: A Soirée and Fundraising Event
Cura Smiles, a nonprofit dental clinic based in City Heights, is proud to announce its Sips & Smiles Soirée, a fundraising event dedicated to expanding access to free dental care in San Diego. The event will take place on Friday, September 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the beautiful BoujieMana Estate in Point Loma, […]
Arc San Diego Foundation Hosts 32nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Get ready to tee off for a great cause. Join the Arc San Diego Foundation at their 32nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit children and adults with disabilities on Monday, September 15 at La Valle Coastal Club (5690 Cancha de Golf, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091). The day begins at 10 a.m. with check-in and putting […]
Snowless Tubing Delivers Thrill Rides
Big Bear Summer Tubing, a mountain tubing experience, is now open for the summer season. Sliding down slopes in Big Bear no longer ends after the snow melts away, because this summer Big Bear presents a novel tubing experience that gives folks the same thrill of snow tubing, but without the actual snow. The same […]
County Camp for Teens Shaping Tomorrow’s Public Health Leaders
By Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office High school students from around San Diego County are spending this week in a classroom with some of the County’s dedicated public health professionals. Nearly 70 soon-to-be 11th and 12th grade students are taking part in the Public Health Advocates Camp, now in its third year. […]
The Greatest Show on Earth Gala Is a Success
The Arc of San Diego held their annual Spring Gala this past May at Coasterra. The event brought together a vibrant network of donors, volunteers, and friends of The Arc of San Diego for an unforgettable evening of enchantment, wonder, and a celebration of giving. All funds raised benefit The Arc of San Diego and […]




