Nonprofit
Trees Are Nature’s Pharmacopeia
Last fall the Mission Hills Garden Club enjoyed a visit to a magnificent garden and a buffet supper at the home of arborist Gary Walker, known as “the Tree Whisperer.” Walker, a man of many talents, has been “involved with nature all my life.” Son of a French mother and a United States citizen father, […]
Newest Destination at the San Diego Zoo Entering Final Phases
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) is expanding its mission to help all life thrive by cultivating some of its most important allies—the next generation. Opening in February 2022, the 3.2-acre Denny Sanford Wildlife Explorers Basecamp at the San Diego Zoo will be a place where guests and their families can enjoy an exciting experience […]
Mama’s Kitchen Volunteers Prepare 3,000 Pie Boxes
Dedicated and hardworking Mama’s Kitchen volunteers were busy assembling, folding and labeling thousands of pie boxes for the annual Mama’s Pies Thanksgiving Bake Sale. The boxes were then delivered to local bakers who donated their time and talent to bake pies that are in turn sold by volunteer pie sellers to benefit Mama’s Kitchen. Each […]
San Diego Repertory Theatre Appoints New Managing Director
San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) announced Abigail Buell as the newly appointed managing director of San Diego’s downtown resident professional theatre, now in its 46th Season. Buell joins San Diego Repertory leadership after an extensive national search by M/Oppenheim Executive Search. She has spent the last 16 years as a theatrical and performing […]
Kids Fashion Week Network So-Cal and the Holidays
By Stylishly Aubree Lynn, Director of KFW Network So-Cal We can’t believe the holidays have finally arrived for us to celebrate. In keeping with the season, Kids Fashion Week Network is deeply involved in the giving season. Last year, due to Covid, we were unable to put on our first show here on the West […]
Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo Offers Festive Fun for the Entire Family
‘Tis the season for holiday fun, and Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo proudly supported by California Coast Credit Union offers memory-making holiday experiences for the entire family. Scheduled events will treat guests to views of amazing wildlife, twinkling lights, entertaining live performances, holiday music and more. Visitors to Jungle Bells won’t want to […]
Be Grateful for the Elves Who Live Among Us
Every day I am reminded that there are people in our communities who deserve our respect and appreciation. They are people who volunteer their skills, talents, experiences, vision, and offer foresight on a daily basis to serve our communities. They don’t ask for anything in return. They do it because they care and are concerned […]
Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon
The Arc of San Diego is presenting a spectacular philanthropic event taking place this holiday season, Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon, which takes place on Friday, December 3 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront (1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101). Doors open at 10 a.m. with registration, vendor boutique, and silent auction followed […]
San Diego Food System Alliance Holds First Annual Gathering
After releasing its proposed San Diego County Food Vision 2030 report, a 10-year road map for building a more just, sustainable food system in the region, The San Diego Food System Alliance (SDFSA) hosted its inaugural gathering this past October at Coastal Roots Farm at Leichtag Commons in Encinitas. The all-day, outdoor event featured speakers, interactive […]
Parker Foundation Reaches 50th Anniversary of Serving San Diego Nonprofit Organizations
Started by Gerald T. and Inez Grant Parker in 1971, The Parker Foundation is celebrating 50 years of contributing to an expansive list of non-profit organizations with the goal of bettering the lives for all people in San Diego County. The foundation has given more than $58 million in grants to over 750 organizations throughout San […]
