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RECESSION PUTS ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION IN JEOPARDY The San Diego Foundation Calls Upon Community Members To Help Provide Scholarships for Thousands of Applicants February 2, 2009- The economic recession is felt by everyone, including thousands of students who want to attend college but may not be given the chance. As the university system reels from statewide education cuts and parents face lost savings and declining home values, the opportunity for higher education is slipping away for many prospective students. This year’s Community Scholarship Program season at The San Diego Foundation reflects the emerging need. With more requests expected, The Foundation has received more than 1,000 scholarship applications so far, indicating the final number could well surpass last year’s total of nearly 1,200 applications. Students express a growing number of financial hardships resulting from the struggling economy. Current funding will not meet this record-breaking number. For Press Release Click Here ________________________ INNOVATIVE INITIATIVE TO INSPIRE ACTION AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION THROUGH EXPANDED ONLINE AND REGION-WIDE NEWS COVERAGE $500,000 Grant From the Knight Foundation Will Fund New Regional Information Initiative at The San Diego Foundation January 7, 2009- The San Diego Foundation has been awarded a two-year, $500,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to help fund the development of an online local news network to better inform San Diego citizens and inspire action. The Foundation is one of 20 winners nation-wide in the Knight Community Information Challenge, a $24 million initiative to help community foundations find creative ways to use media and technology to keep communities informed.  The Foundation will match the Knight Foundation’s gift with an additional $500,000 in funding. For Press Release Click Here ________________________ THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION AND UNITED WAY OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY ANNOUNCE RESPONSE TO ECONOMIC RECESSION The Nonprofit Economic Recovery Initiative Will Help Organizations Stabilize Now and Strengthen for the Future December 17, 2008 – The economic recession is felt by everyone, including the thousands of nonprofits that provide vital services to keep our San Diego communities strong.  Despite a challenging time of decreased contributions and increased demand for services, the region’s nonprofit organizations remain committed to providing the highest level of programs. The new Nonprofit Economic Recovery Initiative announced today by The San Diego Foundation and United Way of San Diego County will help them succeed.. For Press Release Click Here ________________________ RECORD NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS EXPECTED AS THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION LAUNCHES 2009-2010 MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP SEASON Economy and Unemployment Rates Mean Higher Need for Education Assistance November 25, 2008 – The San Diego Foundation believes everyone has a right to higher education, and today’s launch of this year’s Community Scholarship Program season is more important than ever. With the economy so volatile and an increasing number of San Diegans out of work, The Foundation is preparing for a sharp increase in applications from graduating high school seniors who are financially struggling, as well as adults who find themselves out of work and returning to the classroom to develop new job skills. For Full Press Release Click Here ________________________ THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION RELEASES GROUNDBREAKING STUDY ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN SAN DIEGO Focus 2050 Report Encourages Action Now to Reduce Future Impact November 17, 2008 – The San Diego Foundation’s Regional Focus 2050 Study, released today, explores the impacts of climate change on San Diego into the future. While the study includes some alarming predictions, it also includes some good news – it is not too late to reduce the negative effects on our beautiful region. For Full Press Release Click Here ________________________ RECORD-BREAKING YEAR MARKED BY THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION Despite Adverse Economic Climate, Grantmaking, Contributions and Volunteer Involvement Reach New Highs July 23, 2008, San Diego, Calif. — The San Diego Foundation held its 33rd annual meeting last night on the U.S.S Midway Museum. The Foundation announced historic accomplishments over the past fiscal year to more than 600 donors, volunteers, nonprofit organizations and Foundation employees that were in attendance. The Foundation was able to grant out more than $62 million this past year – that’s more than a million dollars a week – with another $5 million already granted since July 1, 2008. Therefore, The Foundation has surpassed $600 million granted since inception. These grant funds provide much needed support to nonprofit organizations throughout the San Diego region that carry out missions spanning the full spectrum of charitable causes. For Full Press Release Click Here ________________________ GWEN STEFANI ATTENDS THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION’S 2008 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY May 19, 2008, San Diego, Calif. — The San Diego Foundation, which administers the largest non-university-based scholarship program in San Diego County, held its 10th annual Scholarships Awards Ceremony on May 17, 2008, at the University of San Diego’s Shiley Theatre for students, parents, school personnel and scholarship donors. Over the past 10 years, The San Diego Foundation has witnessed steady growth in its scholarship funds. The Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships, and this year alone more than 500 students received $2.5 million dollars in financial assistance. Click Here to view the full media release ________________________

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