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Thank you to Cal Coast Credit Union and the Women of the Workforce (WOW) Employee Resource Group for inviting the San Diego Women’s Foundation to join your International Women’s Day luncheon.
We’re especially grateful to our board member, Kelsey Wadman, for sharing her personal journey in philanthropy. Kelsey began her career in grant writing at the Center for Community Solutions and now serves as Director of Foundation and Government Relations at Outdoor Outreach.
She spoke about the determination it took to reach her goals—interviewing with Outdoor Outreach three times before landing her current role and how being part of SDWF helped build her confidence and grow as a leader.
Thank you to Cal Coast Credit Union for creating space to celebrate women’s leadership and the power of supporting one another.
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Our President, Rosette Garcia, and Board Member Shannon Pavell recently joined Fox 5 to share more about our Next25 Campaign and how collective giving drives meaningful change across San Diego.
For 25 years, SDWF members have come together to support organizations strengthening San Diego communities. Now, we’re building the next chapter.
To welcome new voices into this work, we’re offering a special promotional membership rate of $750 for new members.
If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, this is a great time to join us and be part of our collective impact.
🎥 Watch the interview:
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Thinking about applying for the SDWF Fellowship?
Meet Heather Piedrahita, Director of Alumni Relations at National University, someone who believes strong communities are built through lasting relationships and a shared investment in San Diego’s future.
The SDWF 2026 Fellowship Application is open till March 20th! If you or someone you know would like to apply, follow the link below.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUn9nv7p4gzzDjxDk9T7Iq74dU_1OMBzTiyvZv8RFimp_C3g/viewform
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Get to know our first-year Fellowship members as they share their thoughts on the SDWF Fellowship Program and offer advice to those thinking of applying.
Meet Jessica Diller, Community Events Manager at Just in Time for Foster Youth and a proud San Diegan who loves bringing people together and building meaningful connections across our community.
The SDWF 2026 Fellowship Application is now open! If you or someone you know would like to apply, follow the link below.
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Shout out to sandiegowomensfoundation 💙 and their incredible Board of Directors! 👏
✨ They volunteered their Friday at Bayside to prepare 125 bags of fresh produce 🥕🍎🥦 and another 125 bags of non-perishable food 🥫🥫to give out during Bayside’s weekly food distribution.
We are so grateful for their support 🙏 in the many ways they continue to show up in Linda Vista and San Diego 🌎—from addressing food insecurity 🍽️ to tackling senior isolation 👵🤝 and beyond! 💫
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SDWF Inspire Awards: Nominations Are Now Open!
It’s time to celebrate the people who inspire us and make a meaningful impact in our community. The San Diego Women’s Foundation Inspire Awards are your chance to recognize those individuals and share their story.
SDWF Member Award
Nominations may be submitted by SDWF members only
Community Award
Nominations are open to everyone
Deadline: February 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Nominate someone today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7NLyS32P7yNIwE8-imaJwuD7RVd0ijiSaqbAbekcQafgt-Q/viewform
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SDWF Board Members volunteered with @baysidecc to support their weekly food distribution in Linda Vista, helping prepare and distribute 250 bags of food to community members facing food insecurity.
Linda Vista is a USDA-defined food desert, making Bayside’s work especially vital for families who are extremely low-income and often non-native English speakers. From setting up tables to greeting neighbors as they arrived, we were honored to support efforts that ensure access to healthy, nourishing food.
Thank you to Bayside Community Center for the important work you do and for welcoming us into your community.
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Our new member coffee last week was a great reminder of what makes this community so special. It was wonderful to welcome new faces and see long-term members show up to connect, share stories, and make everyone feel welcome. Thank you to everyone who came out to help create such a warm and inviting space!
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Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our community partner, ElderHelp of San Diego, at our Holiday Party with a Purpose last week!
Because of your generosity, the joy of the season will reach local seniors who may otherwise feel isolated during the holidays. Every donation made through this event helps provide companionship, support, and meaningful moments of connection for older adults in our community.
It was truly special to come together, celebrate the season, and see the impact we can make when we give together. Thank you to ElderHelp for welcoming us into your space and for everything you do for seniors in our community.
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Last week, our Fellowship Committee volunteered with Foundation for Women Warriors, making holiday cards and packing gift bags for women who have bravely served our country. Seeing all the wonderful gifts their children will receive and knowing we played even a small part in making that joy possible was truly heartwarming. It was also a special opportunity for our committee to connect and spend time together while giving back.
A huge thank you to Foundation for Women Warriors for the incredible work they do to support and uplift women veterans and their families!
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We are deeply grateful for our members and their unwavering support of the San Diego Women’s Foundation. Your generosity, dedication, and commitment to creating meaningful change continue to inspire us every day.
We’re also thankful for our incredible community partners, whose impactful work helps build a brighter, more equitable future for San Diego.
As we celebrate 25 years of women’s leadership in philanthropy, we’re reminded of the incredible power of collective giving — and the impact we create together.
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