Press Release 2007

December 2007
THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION ANNNOUNCES OVER $2 MILLION IN
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
The Gwen Stefani After-the-Fires Scholarship Available for Fire Victims

December 6, 2007 – The San Diego Foundation, which administers the largest nonuniversity- based scholarship program in San Diego County, announced today the release of its 2008-2009 scholarship applications and guidelines.

Coming on the heels of the October wildfires, this announcement may be especially welcomed by fire-affected families. The San Diego Foundation has created the After-the- Fires Scholarship Fund to help those adversely affected by the fires. Major funding for these scholarships was provided by recording artist Gwen Stefani, who donated the proceeds from her October 30th concert in San Diego. Stefani stated, "When I heard about the devastation of the fires, at first I felt I should cancel my show out of respect. But then it occurred to me there might be a more useful solution.” The Gwen Stefani After-the-Fires Scholarship will be open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who lost their homes and/or source of income in the 2007 wildfires.
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November 2007

California’s Major League teams join forces to raise funds for Southern California fire victims

November 7, 2007 – The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants have joined together to raise funds for the Southern California fire victims through the offering of unique team memorabilia and experiences. Read the News Release

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Fire Relief Fundraising At Women Who Mean Business Awards Yields $50,000

November 7, 2007 -- The San Diego Foundation announced today that $50,000 was raised for fire relief during the San Diego Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Awards. This total includes matching funds provided by the After-the-Fires Fund 2007 for donations from attendees at the November 1st event. The $50,000 will benefit two organizations that support the fire fighting teams in the San Diego region: the San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation and the San Diego Regional Fire & Emergency Services Foundation (SDRFESF).
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California ’s Major League teams join forces to raise funds for Southern California fire victims

November 7, 2007– Valley View Casino presented a $60,000 donation to The San Diego Foundation’s After the Fires Fund yesterday to aide in recovery efforts in the wake of the Southern California wildfires. Valley View Casino General Manager Michael Gorczynski and San Pasqual Casino Development Group Inc. President/CEO Joe Navarro presented the check to the San Diego Foundation’s Disaster Fund Board at their headquarters in San Diego.
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November 3, 2007 --Former President Bill Clinton greets Jack Raymond, chair of The San Diego Foundation’s Board of Governors, at a November 3rd event hosted at the home of Los Angeles businessman Ron Burkle. The funds raised will be donated to The San Diego Foundation’s After-the-Fires Fund 2007, focusing on long term recovery and rebuilding efforts such as home rebuilding, social services, and environmental issues.

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Valley view casino presents $60,000 to The San Diego Foundation For fire relief efforts

(VALLEY CENTER, CA) November 2, 2007–Unique on-line auction on mlb.com from Nov. 7-25 The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants have joined together to raise funds for the Southern California fire victims through the offering of unique team memorabilia and experiences. Beginning at Noon (PT) on Wednesday, November 7 and ending at 8:00 p.m. (PT) on Sunday, November 25, fans can go on line to mlb.com to bid on many limited and one-of-a-kind items, including
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October 2007

FIRST COMMUNITY SUBSIDIARY PACIFIC WESTERN BANK ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION DONATION TO BENEFIT THE WILDFIRE RECOVERY EFFORTS AND ADDRESS FUTURE COMMUNITY NEEDS

October 31, 2007– Donation is largest in Bank’s history
– Donation to be contributed to newly established Pacific Western Bank Fund at The San Diego Foundation tributed to newly established Pacific Western Bank Fund
at The San Diego Foundation
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Former President Bill Clinton to Raise Funds for Those Affected by California Wildfires Proceeds will go to The San Diego Foundation’s After-the-Fires Fund 2007 Over $3 million has been committed to help Southern California recover from the fires

October 30, 2007– New York, NY– The San Diego Foundation/After-the-Fires Fund 2007 and Former President Bill Clinton announced today that President Clinton will host an event to raise money for those affected by the California wildfires. Over the past week, the After-the- Fires Fund 2007 has received commitments for more than $3 million. President Clinton said today that he will spearhead part of this fundraising effort with a reception to raise additional funding to rebuild the areas of Southern California that have been destroyed by the recent wildfires.
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October 2007

Gwen Stefani's Upcoming Concert Will Help Victims of Wildfires

October 30, 2007– Fund All of the proceeds from Gwen Stefani's upcoming show in San Diego will go to a charity to help victims of the wildfires, it was announced today.
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Sycuan Tribe Donates $500,000 to The San Diego Foundation “After-the-Fires Fund 2007
Additional Donations Targeted To Local Tribes Hit by the Fires

October 26, 2007–The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation announced today that the tribe has donated $500,000 to The San Diego Foundation After-the-Fires Fund 2007 to help San Diegans rebuild after the disastrous fires that struck San Diego County this week. The Tribe will also contribute to programs to assist other local Indian tribes in San Diego County that were impacted by the fires.
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The San Diego Foundation Opens After-the-Fires Fund to Respond, Recover, Rebuild

October 22, 2007– In preparation for the immense recovery and rebuilding efforts our community will face, The San Diego Foundation today opened the After-the-Fires Fund for fire relief donations. As in the 2003 fire relief, this fund will support first-response efforts, but the primary focus will be ongoing recovery and rebuilding throughout the San Diego region.
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Carlsbad Charitable Foundation Releases 2008 Grant Guidelines

October 1, 2007– As the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation continues its remarkable growth, its impact is resonating throughout the community. With the release of its 2008 grant guidelines, the Foundation will focus on youth education in Carlsbad.
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September 2007

New Community Foundation that Focuses on 4S Ranch Community Residents Causes Announced

September 17, 2007– A desire for preserving a safe and growing community brought together residents and community leaders to mark the formal launch of The Ranch Community Foundation, an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation that will serve residents of 4S Ranch and the surrounding communities exclusively.
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The San Diego Foundation Announces New Director of Communications

September 6, 2007 – The San Diego Foundation announced today that Anna-Marie Rooney has joined The Foundation in the newly created position of Director of Marketing and Communications.
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July 2007

Carlsbad Charitable Foundation Receives Matching Grant from City of Carlsbad

July 27 , 2007 – The residents of Carlsbad want to make a difference – the City is going to help them do it. The newly formed Carlsbad Charitable Foundation, an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation, received a generous matching grant from the City of Carlsbad that will serve their community exclusively and inspire philanthropy.
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New Local Foundations, Incoming Board, Grants Announced at The San Diego Foundation's Annual Meeting

July 11 , 2007 – New local charitable foundations have formed in Escondido, Carlsbad, the Ranch Communities and Oceanside, joining the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation as affiliates of The San Diego Foundation.
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June 2007

Endow San Diego Study Shows Change in Donor Focus

June 26, 2007 – The local “philanthropic landscape” is showing a marked change. According to The San Diego Foundation’s 2007 Awareness Update Survey, endowment is now less of a mystery to local donors, and the number of San Diegans weighing philanthropic choices has increased.
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May 2007

An Inconvenient Truth Spoken in San Diego

May 21, 2007 – Across the country, cities face a grave challenge -- and a tremendous opportunity -- in grappling with climate change. Former Vice President Al Gore will bring the message of climate change home to San Diego during his public lecture tonight...
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More than $2 Million in Scholarships to be Awarded to over 500 San Diegans

May 17, 2007 – This is the time of year dreams of college and further education come into focus; yet with rising tuition costs, funding those aspirations remains more challenging than ever. As the administrator of the largest non-university based scholarship program in San Diego County, The San Diego Foundation plays a significant role for many San Diegan students...
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New Community Foundation that Focuses on Carlsbad Residents and Nonprofits Announced

May 9, 2007, Carlsbad – An evening of wine, cheese and charity marked the formal launch of Endow Carlsbad, a local fund of The San Diego Foundation that will serve the community of Carlsbad exclusively. Community leaders, businesses and nonprofits gathered at the Ocean House to celebrate the new community foundation and to inform others about the benefit...
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The Escondido Community Foundation Reaches over $500,000 in Commited Memberships

May 2, 2007, Escondido – The response has been overwhelming by those who want to help Escondido. In less than six months, the newly formed Escondido Community Foundation has $517,000 in commitments over the next five years from its 91 members...
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April 2007

The San Diego Foundation Announces New North County Office

April 19, 2007 – The San Diego Foundation announced yesterday at a ribbon cutting ceremony held by the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce the move of their North County Inland offices. Formerly located within the Rancho Bernardo San Diego National Bank branch, the new office now resides at the Sunroad Financial Plaza...
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The San Diego Foundation LEEDs by Example

April 10, 2007 – Visitors comment on the natural light streaming throughout the new Liberty Station offices of The San Diego Foundation. Employees enjoy the absence of ‘new building smell.’ But those who are familiar with the green building rating system certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) – the council that awards points for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Certification – know that...
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March 2007

The San Diego Foundation Announces New Arts and Culture Director

March 16, 2007 – The San Diego Foundation and the City of San Diego Arts and Culture Commission announced today that Felicia Shaw, current Program Manager at the Commission, will continue her work in the arts and culture community by becoming the Director of the Arts & Culture Program...
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Mayor Sanders Announces Support for The San Diego Foundation's Gang-Prevention Initiative "STOP NOW"

March 15, 2007 – As part of his continuing efforts to reduce gang-related crimes throughout San Diego, Mayor Sanders met with southeast San Diego community leaders in December to hear concerns and help develop a short-term approach to reduce gang-related violence...
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Download the "STOP NOW" Grant Guidelines

If you or your organization would like to support the STOP NOW effort by making a contribution, please call Sara Wilensky at
(619) 235-2300 or email sara@sdfoundation.org today.

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Kyoto Symposium Organization, The San Diego Foundation Announce 2007-2008 Kyoto Scholarship Recipients

March 7, 2007 – The Kyoto Symposium Organization and The San Diego Foundation, in collaboration with Japan’s Inamori Foundation, today announced the six recipients of the 2007-2008 Kyoto Scholarships. Named in honor of the Kyoto Prize, Japan’s highest private award for lifetime achievement...
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January 2007

Foundations Initiate Balboa Park Study

January 29, 2007 – The Legler Benbough Foundation, the Parker Foundation and The San Diego Foundation propose research study to determine Park’s needs. As change takes hold throughout city operations, the future of Balboa Park has become a concern...
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ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP
DOUBLES AS COMMUNITY LEADERS BECOME FOUNDERS

January 26, 2007, Escondido – It was just an idea in the minds of several Escondido community leaders in 2006, but in the first month of the new year, the Escondido Community Foundation is a reality - a swiftly growing reality. Announced in November with 26 members, the foundation now counts 57 names on its members’ roster...
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