What’s New
Thank you to everyone that came out yesterday to welcome our new Fellowship Members!
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Wait... but first, let's take a selfie! Yesterday was an exciting day at the SDWF board orientation and with our 25th year anniversary coming up, we couldn't be more thrilled about what's in store for the new year.
A heartfelt thank you to our new board members for sharing their talents and experience, and for leading the way towards a year full of impactful and meaning#sdwfboardorientationoardOrientation
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In June 2025, we will award unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations working to prevent senior isolation and/or loneliness in San Diego County, and we need your input!
As this is a broad topic, we are looking to nonprofits engaged in this work to help us narrow and define our guidelines to better understand how our $200K-$300K grants pool can be most impactful.
Please take a few moments to fill out this brief Appreciative Inquiry Survey so we can better understand the work and financial needs of your organization. Please feel free to share this widely with others engaged in this work.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1-qu-Ka_lhpIO2jMqHTGALLu6URLgCfV-a3lHz7CCHwY/edit
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TEDxSanDiegoWomen: Moxie is happening on August 28! This event will feature two San Diego Women's Foundation members. Julie Roland will be speaking about "The Power of the Arts to Build Community," and Melissa Villagomez will share insights on "Breaking the Cycle of Foster Care Through Caring Communities."
TEDxSanDiegoWomen Presents MOXIE
www.tedxsandiego.com
MOXIE is the theme of our next TEDxSanDiegoWomen event that will feature 10 visionary women plus vibrant performances all from the San Diego community. Save the date for an evening of impactful, short...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congratulations to our community partner Outdoor Outreach on being recognized by Senator Toni Atkins as California Nonprofit of the Year!
"For 25 years, Outdoor Outreach has worked to connect San Diego youth to the transformative power of the outdoors with their unique model of adventure-based youth development programs."
Follow the link below to learn more: sd39.senate.ca.gov/news/20240606-senator-atkins-names-outdoor-outreach-39th-senate-district%E2%80...
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Solutions for Change is committed to ending family homelessness. Families in their program live on campus during their comprehensive 700-day vocational program, and Solutions for Change’s Kid Zone program provides skills and social-emotional learning opportunities essential in getting kids who live on campus ready for kindergarten.
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In addition to providing mental health services for children 0-8 and their families, the Healthy Early Years (HEY) Clinic at San Diego State University’s Center for Excellence in Early Development also provides high quality training and supervision to clinicians who are working towards licensure.
Watch the full video to learn more about the important work that the HEY Clinic is doing to support youth mental wellness in our community.
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Since 1956, Palomar Family Counseling Service, Inc. has been delivering high quality, accessible and affordable mental health services to children of all ages, adults, couples, and families. They have four child development centers in Escondido and one in Oceanside. Their program Todos Los Ninos focuses on school readiness by teaching children how to manage their emotions and express their feelings in an age-appropriate way.
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Since 1987, Monarch School San Diego has been dedicated to providing a sense of belonging for thousands of unhoused youth and their families. In 2002 the Chrysalis, Monarch School’s Center for the Arts opened providing students, families and the community with a visual performing arts space.
We interviewed Erika Malone, Chrysalis Creative Youth Development Director about their music and expressive arts classes for children 0-5. Clink on the video to learn how Monarch provides a sense of stability in a community where often there’s instability.
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Logan Heights CDC has been serving the community since 1995. Their Future Achievers Preschool was established on February 12, 2017 to provide kids facing socio-economic challenges with the opportunity to succeed. By following the STEAM approach to education, they are giving children a jumpstart to their education.
Click the video to learn more about the incredible impact Logan Heights is having on the community!
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In the next couple of weeks, we will be sharing all the impact videos that we filmed with our FY23 Community Partners.
Jess Baron, Founder and Executive Director of Guitars and Ukes In The Classroom recognized the need to bring music back into the classroom for both the teacher and the children. Click on the video below to learn how GITC has helped teachers find their voice through music.
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Our Executive Director, Stephanie Cook and President Julie McKay were featured on the latest episode of Spotlight On The Community. Stay tuned for the full video link to come.
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