Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season There are three ways to help the more than 3,000 San Diego foster children who are without families — make a donation, purchase a gift card, or become a volunteer or mentor with Promises2Kids. For more than 30 years, the organization has been helping create a brighter future…
Nonprofits might depend on cash donations to survive, but other kinds of giving can really help them thrive. That’s the basic idea behind San Diego Social Venture Partners, a philanthropic group that harnesses the power of experienced private-sector professionals for worthy local causes. “We give money and the pro bono services of our partners…
Chargers Drive XXXVI The San Diego Blood Bank is getting ready for its longest running community event, the Chargers Drive XXXVI, held on Tuesday, November 25, from 9am-6pm, at the Town & Country Convention Center in Mission Valley. Attendees also get the opportunity to meet the Chargers players, enjoy live music and interactive activities, and…
Friends of the Community Brothers John Najjar and Pete Najjar, owners of Cardiff Seaside Market, were recently honored by Friends of Cardiff & Carlsbad State Beaches. Seaside Market recently donated $20,000 for the repairs of the San Elijo Campground entrance stairway, which now features an octagonal engraved brass plaque in recognition of their contribution. Friends…