Education
Libraries: The Great Equalizer
By Elaine Kalin, board member of Friends of the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library A library patron stopped at our display table highlighting National Friends of Libraries Week to tell us that she loves the library because it is an equalizer. When asked why she felt that way, she replied that it’s the only place in a […]
An Opportunity to Be a Part of a Cause that Serves Taxpayers
Throughout my life of being a board member of over 25 nonprofit organizations in San Diego, including the Union of Pan Asian Communities and Nonprofit Solutions, I’ve always felt that I was fortunate to be gifted with knowledge, experience and the desire to help others. Currently, I “serve” on three boards. I emphasize serve because […]
John Steinbeck’s Boat Transformed Intro Floating Classroom
Maritime Museum of San Diego, the 501c3 non-profit waterfront Museum with a mission to serve as the community memory of our seafaring experience by collecting, preserving, and presenting the rich maritime heritage and historic connections with the Pacific world, is excited to host this spring a visit from the restored Western Flyer,the same fishing vessel Steinbeck used […]
Villa Musica Expanding the Musical Biographies Program Serving Seniors with Dementia
The Prebys Foundation recently announced the launch of its Healing Through the Arts and Nature initiative, which awarded $5.2 Million to 59 nonprofits across San Diego. These grant awards will support programs serving youth, veterans, justice-impacted individuals, and historically underserved communities, offering proactive ways to enhance quality of life in a post-pandemic world. This effort […]
Making March Meaningful
By Jamaal Jackson, MHBID President and US Bank Branch Manager There is a lot happening in Mission Hills this month. Women’s History Month celebrates women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Women’s History Month 2025 will take place from […]
Budget Review Town Hall Forums: Some Takeaways
By Kate Callen A series of four 2025 Budget Review Town Hall forums gave San Diegans a platform to express their views about how their city government spends their tax dollars. The series title was “Now that Measure E Has Failed, Where Should City Budget Cuts Be Made?” The goal was for constituents to communicate […]
We Need Men to Advocate for Boys in Foster Care Now
Research has proven the benefits of a positive, reliable adult male figure in children’s lives, especially boys – but only a small fraction of the boys who desperately need these role models in San Diego County have them. Voices for Children has put out an urgent call for compassionate and empathetic men in San Diego […]
Surgeon General Advises Communities to End Fluoridation
Florida’s State Surgeon General, Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, held a press conference on Friday, November 22nd to announce that his office is advising all communities within the state to stop adding fluoridation chemicals to the public drinking water due to the neurotoxic risk the practice poses to the developing brain. Dr. Ladapo has both a […]
Daughter of NASA Orbital Mechanics Pioneer to Represent Her Mother at Gala Event
Katherine Johnson, whose groundbreaking calculations in orbital mechanics were instrumental to the success of America’s early crewed space flight programs and the historic Apollo Moon landings, will be represented by her daughter Katherine Moore when Johnson is inducted into the prestigious International Air & Space Hall of Fame at the San Diego Air & Space Museum on Saturday, November 9 at […]
Witness the Beauty and Creativity that Transformed Tijuana’s Colonia La Esperanza Neighborhood
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Colonia Esperanza on November 16th, hosted by the Ilan Lael Foundation. This immersive tour explores the vibrant Tijuana neighborhood, deeply connected to the renowned work of artist and sculptor-builder James Hubbell. The adventure begins at the Jardin de Ninos La Esperanza, a charming kindergarten oasis filled with colorful mosaics and playful […]
