SDWF members and guests are invited to join us in reading Rishi Reddi's "Passage West." We will hold the book discussion on Thursday, April 13, 4-5PM. Passage West tells the story of Indian, Japanese, and Mexican farmworkers and sharecroppers in the Imperial Valley, whose lives are shaped by events of the 1900s and the even [...]
Join the SDWF Adventuring Philanthropists for a scavenger hunt at Balboa Park on June 17! In groups of 5-6 we will be exploring Balboa Park solving challenges and puzzles along the way. Please note that this activity will include about 2 miles of walking so don’t forget to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and appropriate clothes [...]
On this night, we will honor the impact of our Community Partners and award over $200,000 in new support to organizations working to address disparities in early childhood education for youth age 0-5 in San Diego County. Keynote Speaker, Alethea Arguilez, Executive Director of First 5 San Diego, has over 20 years of experience in the field [...]
Join the SDWF Adventuring Philanthropists for trivia at Harland Brewing - One Paseo on Tuesday, August 29! With delicious brews on tap and prizes given to the top three teams, Trivia Tuesday at Harland Brewing is the perfect spot to test your knowledge, gather your crew and enjoy cold brews – don’t miss out! All [...]
Join the SDWF Adventuring Philanthropists for trivia at Harland Brewing - One Paseo on Tuesday, August 29! With delicious brews on tap and prizes given to the top three teams, Trivia Tuesday at Harland Brewing is the perfect spot to test your knowledge, gather your crew and enjoy cold brews – don’t miss out! All [...]
Join us on September 12 for the annual SDWF Summer Social! Enjoy the company of your fellow SDWF members and learn more about the awesome work that our community partner Monarch School is doing in the community. SDWF members and guests over age 21 are welcome! Frequently Asked Questions: What is the dress code for the [...]
In advance of the Letter of Inquiry (LOI) deadline, SDWF invites and encourages all prospective applicants to attend our Cycle 24 Grantseekers Forum to learn about our current funding priority, the grants selection process, and how to apply. This cycle, SDWF will award unrestricted funding to organizations providing mental health intervention services to junior high [...]
Inadequate access to services, the lingering impacts of COVID-19, and stigma have contributed to the mental health crisis facing youth in our community. In June 2024, SDWF will award unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations providing mental health intervention services to junior high or middle-school aged (12-14 years old) youth in San Diego County. Join us on Thursday, [...]
SDWF is partnering with Guitars and Ukes in the Classroom to learn, hands on, how they train educators, including total beginners, to teach through the joy of music. Participants will learn to build phonological awareness and early math skills with the power of songs. GITC will guide us in foundational music making activities using beat, [...]
SDWF Adventuring Philanthropists events are geared towards women who want to explore San Diego and engage in the community in a more casual setting. Join SDWF Adventuring Philanthropists for a night full of yoga, wine, and food at Vinya vino + vinyasa. Vinya is located in Clairemont Mesa just off the 805/Balboa and has plenty [...]