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A Legacy of Giving
A Legacy of Giving San Diego’s grandest ball of all reaches 110 years Posted on December 20, 2018 In the history of our city, few events enjoy such longevity as the Charity Ball. What’s come to be known as the “Grande Dame” of San Diego philanthropic events is in fact also San Diego’s oldest, and…
Remember, Honor, and Teach
Wreaths Across America Posted on November 29, 2018 Since 1890, the Daughters of the American Revolution has been committed to promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Composed of women 18 and older who can trace and prove their lineage to a patriot of the American Revolution, the organization engages in national programs and initiatives throughout…
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Above and Beyond
Above and Beyond AMN Healthcare initiative improves lives in Guatemala Posted on August 17, 2018 “It started with sort of a collision of passion and purpose.” That’s how AMN Healthcare Services CEO, president, and director, Susan Salka, says the company’s now-annual Guatemala mission trip began. When a friend reached out to AMN chairman Doug Wheat…
Voices of Hope
Voices of Hope San Diego organization brings opportunity through song Music has the power to heal and transform. It lifts us up, offers hope, and gives us a form of expression where words often fail. And for those experiencing homelessness, music can provide a sense of community while empowering minds, strengthening bodies, and setting the…
From Pain to Promise
The Mitchell Thorp Foundation A family’s personal journey brings light to others Posted on July 2, 2018 When John and Dawn Sullivan’s son Keane was diagnosed with Stage 3 high-risk neuroblastoma at just 16 months old, it came with a devastating 40 percent rate of survival five years from initial diagnosis. Like any parents, the…
Behind the Bro-Am
Behind the Bro-Am Switchfoot’s drummer on giving back to San Diego Posted on May 30, 2018 More than 20 years ago, Chad Butler and brothers Jon and Tim Foreman started with musical talent and a specific vision. Now, with keyboardist Jerome Fontamillas and guitarist Drew Shirley, their band, Switchfoot, is a Grammy-winning success story with…
Teen Titans
Double Peak Posted on March 26, 2018 Rancho Santa Fe brothers Connor and Sean Jabbar are climbing fast to the top of the local charity scene. In December 2017, the duo launched Double Peak, their lifestyle clothing brand, and in just one month the pair generated $20,000 via sponsorships, private donations, and clothing sales. They…
The Way Forward
The Way Forward Local charity organization targets the achievement gap Posted on November 30, 2017 For nearly 100 years, United Way of San Diego County has improved the quality of life and future outlook for countless San Diegans. Despite its longevity, President and CEO Laurie Coskey is quick to acknowledge that while people may be…
Back to the Future
Back to the Future Taking patients to the past to propel them forward Posted on September 30, 2017 “I have a gun. I’m going to stop this terrible disease.” The harrowing late night phone call to Dr. George Glenner was from a distraught husband who had reached a breaking point, struggling to care for a…
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Ride for a Reason
Ride for a Reason Community leaders join the fight against cancer with Padres Pedal the Cause Posted on September 29, 2017 Whether you are CEO of a Fortune 500 company, a teenager in high school, or a leading scientist at one of San Diego’s top research centers, there is no doubt that someone in your…
Red Shoe Day 2017
Red Shoe Day 2017 June 22, 2017 Next Thursday, make someone’s day with your spare dollars. Red Shoe Day 2017 is on June 22, the annual fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. Be sure to have some cash on hand to make a donation during morning drive time. Yellow-shirted volunteers will take…
Advocating for a Better Future
Advocating for a Better Future Voices for Children provides foster youth with consistent help, guidance, and friendship Posted on May 18, 2017 A few years ago, with his son off to college and some newfound spare time on his hands, Maurice Voce began his search for the right opportunity to give back to his community.…
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