Civic Engagement Archives - The San Diego Foundation

City of La Mesa Releases Action Plan to Build a More Age-Friendly Community

10 October 2019 | by TSDF

Press Release from The San Diego Foundation

La Mesa, CA – On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, the La Mesa City Council approved the Livable La Mesa Action Plan to promote programs and systems-level change that will strengthen the quality of life for older adults in the community. According to the City of La Mesa, the number of residents over 65 will increase... Read More »

Ending Human Trafficking in San Diego

7 October 2019 | by TSDF

Community hero Buki Domingos talks on stage about human trafficking

Six years ago, Buki came to the U.S. from Nigeria and shortly after became engulfed in a human trafficking scheme in which she was forced to perform as a singer without pay. For an entire year, Buki and her four children were at the mercy of her trafficker and were left with no support or hope of escape.

Escondido Philanthropists Bring Generations Together Through Grantmaking

30 September 2019 | by TSDF

Representatives from San Diego Oasis hold up a commemorative check for their Escondido Charitable Foundation grant

More than 200 Escondido Charitable Foundation (ECF) donors, local leaders and residents came together last week to celebrate the impact and joy of philanthropy in the community.

Celebrating Women’s Equality Day in San Diego

26 August 2018 | by TSDF

Women's Equality Day

Women’s Equality Day serves as an opportunity to look back and honor suffragists as we celebrate the 98th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Unity Through Community Engagement

30 November 2017 | by Kathlyn Mead

National Conflict Resolution Center President Steve Dinkin

President & CEO Kathlyn Mead shares her takeaways from The Foundation's 2017 Annual Meeting focused on growing a civil society.

Growing the Roots of a Civil Society

30 March 2017 | by Kathlyn Mead

San Diego Women's March

President and CEO Kathlyn Mead explains how the connections we make and partnerships we build create a civil society in San Diego.

Community to Our Core

31 January 2017 | by Kathlyn Mead

Word Cloud - San Diego Community

President & CEO Kathlyn Mead shares why community is at the heart of everything we do, from building everyone up to create a stronger economy, to providing more access to San Diego’s rich natural environment.

One Thing That Unites San Diego

23 December 2016 | by Kathlyn Mead

One Thing That United Us

As 2016 nears its end, President & CEO Kathlyn Mead shares how the LOVE we have for our community and for one another sets San Diego apart from other cities.

Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation Awards $70,200 at 27th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon

28 November 2016 | by TSDF

Press Release from The San Diego Foundation

The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation recently awarded $70,200 to local nonprofits and schools at the 27th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon to enhance civic engagement in the community of Rancho Bernardo.

$1,000,000,000 Worth of Impact

31 October 2016 | by Kathlyn Mead

Kathlyn Mead - $1 Billion Milestone Video

President & CEO Kathlyn Mead thanks donors, partners and local leaders who have helped The Foundation reach $1 billion in community grantmaking.

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