Approximately 1 billion people do not have access to eye care or prescription glasses. Solo Eyewear has its sights set on changing that — the San Diego-based company has launched the Kickstarter project, an opportunity for the public to pre-order the latest Solo styles online, thus helping fund eyeglasses and eye surgeries for those in…
This spring, 15 professional athletes are giving back to their local communities simultaneously as part of the Popchips Game Changers program. Sports stars including San Diego’s very own Shaun Phillips, along with Tim Lincecum, Ray Rice, Baron Davis, and Hope Solo are asking their fans, “how can I give back to my community?” Fans in San Diego now have the chance to submit San Diego charities and causes for Shaun…
Mama’s Kitchen presents its inaugural “Coupon Wars” contest to help fill the shelves at Mama’s Pantry with nutritious non-perishable food items. Through April 3, use coupons to purchase items on the wish list, and then bring in the food and receipts for counting and verification. The person who saves the most money using coupons wins…
We could all learn a thing or two from someone married for 70 years. Sue Keeyes and her husband Ray live at Canyon Villas retirement center in Clairemont, and recently celebrated their anniversary. The couple wed on February 8, 1942. During the past weekend’s Valentine’s celebration, Canyon Villas residents were treated to complimentary jewelry cleaning by Charles…
In addition to dazzling guests at Scripps’ recent Candlelight Ball, the evening’s floral arrangements went on to serve another purpose. By 10:30am the next morning, they were delivered to 45 local nursing homes, touching the lives of thousands more thanks to local nonprofit The Forget Me Not Foundation. The story goes that co-founder Robert Svet…