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Ten years ago, community changemakers in Escondido, such as Bob Wilson and Jack Raymond, founded the Escondido Charitable Foundation (ECF) to give residents a unique way to give back to the place where they live, work and play.
Fast forward to today, and ECF has become a shining example for community giving throughout the region.
Since its inception, ECF members have had a $2.7 million impact in their home community.
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To do this, ECF provides funds annually to community organizations and causes, and more importantly gives community members a vehicle for gifts that will benefit Escondido now and forever.
In just 10 years, ECF has supported 60 nonprofit programs that help improve the quality of life in Escondido.
On September 22, over 200 members, community leaders and residents came together to celebrate the 10-year milestone at the ECF annual grants celebration.
In addition to looking back at the decade of success, ECF members looked forward to the impact that the 2016-2017 grantees will have in the community.
Awarding a total of $210,000 to nonprofits in the region, the 2016-17 grant cycle focused on programs that prevent homelessness and promote housing stability in the Escondido community.
As part of the event, ECF created a video to highlight the seven grantees and their programs for the upcoming year.
If you aren’t a member yet, the Regional Affiliate Program is the perfect way to become an active participant in your community’s growth, wherever you live.
Totaling more than 700 members, affiliates reside in Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Escondido, La Jolla, Oceanside, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, San Ysidro, and 4S Ranch-Del Sur.
On August 9, 2022, we awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.
“San Diego Foundation is proud to once again support its partners committed to increasing community-driven efforts to enhance accessible outdoor space, encourage youth to learn more through hands-on education and create the next generation of environmental stewards in the San Diego region,” said Christiana DeBenedict, SDF Director of Environment Initiatives.
This year’s grantees will help address these inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San Diego County.
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