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The Outdoors Are for Everyone: The San Diego Foundation Increases Access to Nature with $698,000 in Grants

29 July 2021 | by TSDF

Press Release from The San Diego Foundation

The San Diego Foundation today announced $698,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations expanding access to and instilling a love of the outdoors for children and families who have been historically denied equal access to parks, outdoor education or recreation opportunities throughout the San Diego region.

Escondido Community Foundation to Award $35,000 to Launch City-Wide Mural Project to Unite Community Through Art

15 July 2021 | by TSDF

The Escondido Community Foundation (ECF), an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation, today announced the availability of grant funding through the 2021/2022 ECF mural project. The mural project will enhance the quality of life for those who live, work and play in Escondido by beautifying the community with local art.

The San Diego Foundation Announces $200,000 Available for Grants to Increase Access to Age-Friendly Programs for Older San Diegans

14 July 2021 | by TSDF

The San Diego Foundation announced today that $200,000 in grants are available to support local efforts focused on supporting quality of life for older San Diegans.

San Diego Funders Invest $2 Million in Affordable Housing at City Heights Transit Plaza

7 July 2021 | by TSDF

With a new collaborative investment, the area near Normal Heights and City Heights is one step closer to having more affordable housing. A hundred and ninety affordable housing units are planned for the nearly 20,000-square-foot piece of land next to the City Heights Transit Plaza, at the corner of El Cajon Boulevard and 40th Street.

The San Diego Foundation Appoints Steven Klosterman, AIF, as Chair and Three New Members to Board of Governors

6 July 2021 | by TSDF

The San Diego Foundation Board of Governors has appointed Steven Klosterman, AIF, as chair for the 2021 – 2023 term, and unanimously approved the addition of three new board members: Rudolph A. Johnson III, Elvin Lai and Amanda Montgomery.

The San Diego Foundation Announces Three New Hires: Christiana DeBenedict, Jason Rogers, Lorena Nava Ruggero

30 June 2021 | by TSDF

The San Diego Foundation expanded its team of experts with the recent hire of three new directors. The three new hires bring a wide breadth of local experience to their positions. Christiana DeBenedict is Director, Environmental Initiatives; Jason Rogers, AIF, CWS, is Director, Wealth Advisor Relations; and Lorena Nava Ruggero is Director, Communications.

The San Diego Foundation Awards $252,000 to Expand Access to Care for Young Children to Prevent and Address Abuse and Trauma

25 June 2021 | by TSDF

The San Diego Foundation today awarded $252,000 in grants to 11 nonprofit programs in San Diego County that will prevent abuse, provide mental and behavioral health services, support early interventions, address trauma and increase health equity for young children, ages 0 – 5, and their families.

Summer of Learning and Joy Begins Today

21 June 2021 | by TSDF

For Immediate Release June 21, 2021 – San Diego, CA – San Diego Unified School District, The San Diego Foundation, and more than 70 local nonprofits began serving approximately 30,000 students today – a 1,500% increase over a typical summer – who enrolled in Level Up SD, a Summer of Learning and Joy. “Summer starts... Read More »

Foundation’s New Strategic Plan Invests in Racial Justice, Equity of Opportunity and Resilient Communities

17 June 2021 | by TSDF

The San Diego Foundation announced today the launch of a multi-million-dollar strategic plan that will dedicate discretionary funding and fundraising to advancing racial and social justice, fostering equity of opportunity and building resilient communities for the next five years.

4SRanch~Del Sur Community Foundation Grants $25,000 to Support COVID-19 Recovery for Programs Serving Youth

3 June 2021 | by TSDF

The 4SRanch-Del Sur Community Foundation (4SCF), an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation, awarded $25,000 to three nonprofit programs to support in their COVID-19 recovery and relief efforts for 4S Ranch and Del Sur youth.

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The Outdoors Are for Everyone: The San Diego Foundation Increases Access to Nature with $698,000 in Grants

Escondido Community Foundation to Award $35,000 to Launch City-Wide Mural Project to Unite Community Through Art

The San Diego Foundation Announces $200,000 Available for Grants to Increase Access to Age-Friendly Programs for Older San Diegans

San Diego Funders Invest $2 Million in Affordable Housing at City Heights Transit Plaza

The San Diego Foundation Appoints Steven Klosterman, AIF, as Chair and Three New Members to Board of Governors

The San Diego Foundation Announces Three New Hires: Christiana DeBenedict, Jason Rogers, Lorena Nava Ruggero

The San Diego Foundation Awards $252,000 to Expand Access to Care for Young Children to Prevent and Address Abuse and Trauma

Summer of Learning and Joy Begins Today

Foundation’s New Strategic Plan Invests in Racial Justice, Equity of Opportunity and Resilient Communities

4SRanch~Del Sur Community Foundation Grants $25,000 to Support COVID-19 Recovery for Programs Serving Youth

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