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San Diego Gives is more than just a fundraising campaign; it’s a testament to the collective spirit of San Diegans coming together to make a difference in our community.
 With the power of collective efforts, we can address the top concerns facing San Diegans, from affordable housing to mental health and beyond.

Cause Areas

Explore the top cause areas chosen by San Diegans for their importance to our local community and discover how you can make a meaningful impact today!

Adult Mental Health
Child/Youth Mental Health

Adult Mental Health

Alzheimer's San Diego

To enhance the quality of life of those affected by all dementias in San Diego County through supportive services, education, social connection, and community awareness.
 

Armed Services YMCA

The Armed Services YMCA enhances the lives of military members and their families in spirit, mind, and body through programs relevant to the unique challenges of military life
 
Give Directly

b-present Foundation

b-present Foundation improves the quality of life and health outcomes of adolescents and young adults with cancer through programs that promote and strengthen connections between young adults and their communities of support.
 

Birthline of San Diego County

To provide life-affirming support and resources to pregnant women and young families in need, from conception to kindergarten.
 

Blissful Seeds

Our mission is to plant the seeds of blissful lives for adults with autism and other disabilities through employment and entrepreneurship.
 

Blue Star Families

We empower families to thrive as they serve. We are committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create vibrant communities of mutual support.
 

Cabrillo National Monument Foundation

Our mission is to inspire people to support programs that preserve the rich cultural and natural treasures and enhance the visitor experience at Cabrillo National Monument. Together, we strive to create lifelong connections to the park through education, advocacy, and community engagement.
 

Casa Cornelia Law Center

Casa Cornelia Law Center, a 501(c)(3) public interest law firm, provides quality pro bono legal services to victims of human and civil rights violations. Our primary commitment is to indigent persons within the immigrant community in greater San Diego County. We also seek to educate others regarding the impact of immigration law and policy on the community and the public good.
 

Casa de Amparo

Our mission is to support those affected by and at risk of child abuse and neglect, through a range of programs and services that promote healing, growth, and healthy relationships.
 

Center for Community Solutions

It is the mission of Center for Community Solutions to end relationship and sexual violence by being a catalyst for caring communities and social justice.
 

Chicano Federation

To cultivate opportunities and advocate for families and individuals for a more equitable comunidad.
 

Community Resource Center

Our mission is to help our neighbors create paths to healthy food, stable homes and safe relationships.
 

Dynasty Dance Co.

Our mission is to provide underserved youth and families with opportunities that expand their expectations and ambitions through dance education, academic support, childcare and family services.
 

Earth Discovery Institute

Our mission is to inspire stewardship of San Diego's native biodiversity through environmental education and conservation.
 

ElderHelp of San Diego

ElderHelp provides personalized services and information that help seniors remain independent and live with dignity in their own homes.
 

Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County

Our mission is to provide programs and services like epilepsy information and referrals, support groups, individual and family counseling services, training for medical and school personnel, college scholarships and special programs for teens and young adults with epilepsy. These programs and services are provided free of charge to anyone who requests them.
 

Experience Nature Unplugged

Nature Unplugged is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides workshops, trainings and nature experiences that promote preventative mental health solutions and inspire wellness in the digital age. It's time to plug into something better!
 

Noah Homes

We provide exceptional residential care and choices for adults with developmental disabilities within an inclusive community.
 
Give Directly

Father Joe's Villages

Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness, one life at a time.
 

FundaMental Health

FundaMental Health believes access to mental healthcare is a fundamental right, so we break down financial barriers and improve access to quality mental health services for all.
 

Girls Rising Above Child Exploitation, Inc. (GRACE)

Our mission is to support, empower, and provide services to trafficked, exploited, and at-risk youth.
 

Healthy Day Partners

The mission of Healthy Day Partners is to nourish and heal people and planet through healthier and more equitable local food systems, ecological practices, and environmental education.
 

Hope on the Hard Road

Hope on the Hard Road Inc. is dedicated to helping connect and encourage families with children with special needs through programs designed to support the unique needs of the individual, the family, and the community.
 

Ignatian Volunteer Corps - San Diego

The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) provides mature men and women the opportunity to serve the needs of people who are poor, to work for a more just society, and to grow deeper in Christian faith by reflecting and praying in the Ignatian tradition.
 

Immigrants in Corporate Inc.

Immigrants in Corporate bridges workplace gaps for immigrants and first-generation professionals, ensuring their voices shape inclusion efforts in corporate America. We provide leadership and professional development through networking, coaching, and resources, empowering immigrants to thrive and advance. Additionally, we advocate for equity, amplify immigrant voices, and support entrepreneurship among immigrant professionals and businesses.
 

inewsource

iNewsource is a non-profit news organization dedicated to in-depth investigative journalism in the San Diego region. They uncover and report on critical issues affecting the community, from government accountability to social justice. Through rigorous reporting and data-driven storytelling, iNewsource empowers citizens with essential information, promoting transparency and driving positive change in their local area.
 

Joueur Confidence Foundation Inc.

The primary mission of the Joueur Confidence Foundation is to empower underserved youth and young adults through comprehensive personal, career, and leadership development programs. Our mission is to eradicate hindering stigmas and foster confidence, competence, and leadership within minority communities, thereby creating a more progressive and inclusive society for all.
 

Kindness Initiative

Alleviating poverty in the San Diego Jewish community.
 

Koinonia Family Services

We exist to bring hope and healing to children, youth and families through meaningful relationships and quality programs and services.
 

Laughing Pony Rescue

Laughing Pony Rescue rescues and rehabilitates all breeds of neglected or abused horses; restores and trains them so they can be matched to a loving and forever home; provides education to the public including care and plight of horses; and uses horses for therapeutic purposes (helping people with limited physical or mental disabilities)
 

Lifeline Community Services

Lifeline’s mission is to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families through high-quality, community-based services.
 

Living Success Center

The Living Success Counseling Center’s mission is to meet the mental health needs of our community, based on individual social or economic status, by providing quality, comprehensive mental health services with respect, compassion, and acceptance of cultural and linguistic diversity. We strive to primarily assist those who have limited or no access to mental health services. We do so by providing therapy at an individually affordable fee cost structure to enable underserved members of our community to obtain, without concern for cost, critically needed mental health care.
 

Malashock Dance

The mission of Malashock Dance is to illuminate the power of dance as an invaluable part of the human experience. It is a gathering place for artists to create new work, connect with audiences, and offer unique educational opportunities. We believe dance belongs to everyone.
 

Mountain Shadows Support Group

At Mountain Shadows Support Group, our mission is dedicated to providing a secure family environment that fosters enriching relationships, independence, and growth to individuals with intellectual disabilities within the community.
 

Neighborhood Healthcare

To improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
 

North County LGBTQ Resource Center

To serve, empower, and advocate for North County's diverse LGBTQI community.
 

Palomar Family Counseling Service

We empower and uplift individuals of all ages in North San Diego County by providing high-quality mental health services that foster resilience and well-being.
 

Paws for Purple Hearts

Paws for Purple Hearts improves the lives of America’s Warriors (Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members) facing mobility challenges and trauma-related conditions such as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) by providing the highest quality assistance dogs and canine-assisted therapeutic programs; and by building public awareness about the important role dogs play in helping Warriors along the road to recovery.
 

Pawsitive Teams

The mission of Pawsitive Teams is to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs who live in San Diego County by using the skills of highly-trained service, facility, and therapy dogs.
 

Peer Support Network

Peer Support Network exists to aid in improving the quality of life for adults between the ages of 18 and 65 years with acquired disabilities. Support is provided through financial, material, and time donations, utilizing a peer-to-peer platform, and is based on individual needs. Our vision is to develop a network of individuals committed to enabling a higher quality of life for individuals and ​families suffering from acquired disabilities who are unable to meet their own financial and material needs.
 

Promises2Kids

Promises2Kids is dedicated to our mission of creating a brighter future for foster children® in San Diego County. From the moment they come into foster care and through to adulthood, Promises2Kids provides the hope, support, and opportunities these individuals need to change their lives for the better… now and for years to come. Our programs include Camp Connect, Guardian Scholars, Foster Funds, and the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center.
 

Resounding Joy Inc

Resounding Joy is the largest nonprofit in California dedicated to transforming lives through the healing power of music therapy. We utilize clinical and evidence-based interventions that support each client’s social, cognitive, emotional, motor, physiologic, physical, and mental health goals. Our board-certified therapists serve people of all ages from premature infants to those receiving end-of-life care in settings that are emotionally and financially accessible.
 

Robin's Nest Rescue

We rescue them. They save us. Our mission at Robin’s Nest Rescue is to provide sanctuary for neglected, abandoned, or abused animals. We share our growing family of rescue animals to provide education and advocacy concerning the gravity of animal protection measures and the critical significance of animal-human bonds. We envision a community caring for its animals and their humans, healing hearts together through the amazing animal-human bond.
 

Safe Harbor Coronado

To provide comprehensive social, behavioral, emotional, and mental health programs and affordable counseling services to empower Coronado youth, their families, and our community.
 

San Diego Diverse Business Association (SDDBA)

San Diego Diverse Business Association is dedicated to strengthening and empowering Diverse Businesses located throughout the County of San Diego. Through our experienced team and partnerships, the SDDBA strives to support the economic growth of minority, disadvantaged, woman, micro, and disabled veteran owned businesses.
 

San Diego Therapeutic Horsemanship

A volunteer run, 501c3 non profit, which provides therapeutic equine services for military, adults, and children challenged with physical, emotional, and learning needs. Through the direct connection with the horse, our equine activities are designed to build leadership skills, self-confidence, and develop mood regulation skills.
 

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

To provide equal access to the justice system by serving as a bridge between indigent and other disadvantaged people in San Diego County and the volunteer lawyers and others who are willing to donate their time and resources.
 

San Ysidro Health

The mission of San Ysidro Health is to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve, with access for all.
 

Shoreline Community Services

At Shoreline Community Services, we are committed to creating an interdependent community united by the common goal of fostering a thriving, safe, and welcoming neighborhood for everyone. Our current focus is addressing the unmet needs of unsheltered individuals and families in the Central Beach Area of San Diego. Through compassion and equity, we ensure that the most vulnerable members of our community receive the care and support they need, thanks to the efforts of dedicated Community Members and Community Partners.
 

Survivors of Suicide Loss

We provide support services that offer hope, comfort, and healing to those in grief from suicide loss and we promote suicide awareness and prevention.
 

Tecate Horse Rescue

Animal welfare organization that provides rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming for horses, donkeys, mules and ponies that are at risk or premature death, neglect, abuse or in the slaughterhouse pipeline. We provide these animals with care and a temporary home until we can place them in a permanent home. We believe that no animal should be mistreated and are working toward the day where no horse is put down for a lack of a caring home.
 

The Arc of San Diego

The Arc of San Diego supports and empowers people with disabilities to achieve their life goals.
 

The Elizabeth Hospice

To enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life's journey and for those who grieve.
 

TransFamily Support Services

TransFamily Support Services saves lives by shaping a gender affirming and accepting Community.
 

TrueCare

To improve the health status of our diverse communities by providing quality healthcare that is comprehensive, affordable, and culturally sensitive.
 

VETS - Beyond The Uniform

The mission of VETS – Beyond The Uniform is based on four main objectives: 1) reducing veteran unemployment & underemployment, 2) reducing the high numbers of veteran suicides, 3) supporting military spouses in their career pursuits, and 4) mentoring employers in the creation of veteran-friendly organizations.
 

Veterans Navigation Center

The Veterans Navigation Center helps every veteran thrive, live a successful civilian life, and achieve their personal, professional, and family goals by navigating their access to benefits and services and removing any barriers they may have encountered during or after military service or in early transition.
 

Voices of Our City Choir Inc.

Voices of Our City amplifies the voices of people impacted by homelessness through music and the arts. Our Choir Members develop renewed hope, personal empowerment, and the life skills to achieve their goals.
 

Warrior Village Project

Providing affordable, permanent housing for homeless veterans while training the next generation of home builders
 

Whole Person Care Clinic

Whole Person Care Clinic’s mission is to provide holistic healthcare to underserved populations, uniting licensed medical professionals, students, and communities to address medical needs and social determinants of health, thereby fostering an equitable and healthier society.
 

Affordable Housing

Bayside Community Center

Bayside's mission is to empower its diverse community to improve its quality of life through services, education, and advocacy.
 

Casa de Amparo

Our mission is to support those affected by and at risk of child abuse and neglect, through a range of programs and services that promote healing, growth, and healthy relationships.
 

Chicano Federation

To cultivate opportunities and advocate for families and individuals for a more equitable comunidad.
 

Climate Action Campaign

Climate Action Campaign’s mission is to achieve a safe, equitable Zero Carbon future through effective policy action at the local, regional, and state level. We organize this work into Five Fights through a lens of equity and justice: 100% Clean Electricity; All-Electric Homes; Bikeable/Walkable Neighborhoods; World-Class Transit; and Resiliency.
 

Community HousingWorks

Opportunity begins with a stable home. Community HousingWorks provides and builds life-changing affordable apartment communities with resident-centered services for working families, seniors and people with disabilities to forge stronger futures.
 

Community Resource Center

Our mission is to help our neighbors create paths to healthy food, stable homes and safe relationships.
 

ElderHelp of San Diego

ElderHelp provides personalized services and information that help seniors remain independent and live with dignity in their own homes.
 

Father Joe's Villages

Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness, one life at a time.
 

Foundation for Women Warriors

Foundation for Women Warriors is on a mission to serve women veterans and their children so their next mission is clear and continues to impact the world.
 

GRID Alternatives San Diego

Our mission is to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy. GRID Alternatives envisions a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
 

inewsource

iNewsource is a non-profit news organization dedicated to in-depth investigative journalism in the San Diego region. They uncover and report on critical issues affecting the community, from government accountability to social justice. Through rigorous reporting and data-driven storytelling, iNewsource empowers citizens with essential information, promoting transparency and driving positive change in their local area.
 

Interfaith Shelter Network

Interfaith Shelter Network’s mission is to enable those we serve to move toward self-sufficiency by coordinating the efforts of participating congregations, social service agencies, and governmental programs in order to provide shelter and other resources to unhoused individuals and families in the San Diego region.
 

Kindness Initiative

Alleviating poverty in the San Diego Jewish community.
 

Koinonia Family Services

We exist to bring hope and healing to children, youth and families through meaningful relationships and quality programs and services.
 

Lifeline Community Services

Lifeline’s mission is to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families through high-quality, community-based services.
 

Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee on Anti-Poverty of San Diego County, Inc. (MAAC)

Maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities.
 

Mountain Shadows Support Group

At Mountain Shadows Support Group, our mission is dedicated to providing a secure family environment that fosters enriching relationships, independence, and growth to individuals with intellectual disabilities within the community.
 

North County LGBTQ Resource Center

To serve, empower, and advocate for North County's diverse LGBTQI community.
 

San Diego Habitat for Humanity

Seeking to put God’s love into action, San Diego Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
 

San Diego Organizing Project

Since 1979, SDOP has equipped people of faith and spiritual values to build power and organize their communities to win racial and economic justice policies through leadership development & training, community education, and civic engagement & advocacy.
 

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

To provide equal access to the justice system by serving as a bridge between indigent and other disadvantaged people in San Diego County and the volunteer lawyers and others who are willing to donate their time and resources.
 

Seacrest Foundation

The mission of Seacrest Foundation is to obtain funding in support of San Diego Hebrew Homes and Jewish Home Care Services, Inc. whose activities are designed to advance senior care and enhance healthy living by providing housing and supportive services.
 

Villa de Vida, Inc.

Villa de Vida creates communities where adults with developmental challenges can live life fully.
 

Voices of Our City Choir Inc.

Voices of Our City amplifies the voices of people impacted by homelessness through music and the arts. Our Choir Members develop renewed hope, personal empowerment, and the life skills to achieve their goals.
 

Walden Family Services (Walden Environment)

Our focus is on providing critical support to foster and adoptive children and families across Southern California. Through diverse programs and initiatives, Walden aims to create stable, nurturing environments that enable children in need to thrive and realize their full potential.
 

Warrior Village Project

Providing affordable, permanent housing for homeless veterans while training the next generation of home builders
 

Animal Welfare

Amazing Strays Rescue

Amazing Strays Rescue is a dog and cat rescue organization that knows no geographical boundaries. We are dedicated to rescuing homeless or at-risk dogs and cats, focusing on creating safe environments for the forgotten or neglected. Our mission is to find homes for rehabilitated and healthy animals and to aid in efforts to combat overpopulation and the spread of disease.
 

Earth Discovery Institute

Our mission is to inspire stewardship of San Diego's native biodiversity through environmental education and conservation.
 

FACE Foundation

The mission of the Foundation for Animal Care & Education (FACE Foundation) is to enhance and preserve the quality of life for companion animals by provided access to necessary medical care and education for animal owners who our unable to afford the cost of their pet's emergency or critical care.
 

Greater San Diego Biological Solutions

The mission of GSD Bio is to deliver practical biological solutions to meet critical global health needs.
 

HandsOn San Diego

HandsOn San Diego's mission is to strengthen communities through volunteer action. We believe that when individuals are actively engaged, communities are stronger.
 

Helen Woodward Animal Center

Helen Woodward Animal Center’s passionate belief that animals help people and people help animals, through trust, unconditional love, and respect, creates a legacy of caring. Sharing this philosophy with others, the Center inspires and teaches, locally and globally, the importance of the animal-human bond.
 

Hubbs SeaWorld Research Institute

Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI) is a non-profit scientific research organization committed to conserving and renewing marine life to ensure a healthier planet. Our team of experts provides innovative and objective scientific solutions to challenges threatening ocean health and marine life in our rapidly changing world. Our mission has been “To return to the sea some measure of the benefits derived from it.”
 

Lakeside's River Park Conservancy

Our mission is to preserve the biological integrity of the San Diego River while integrating recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities for youth, seniors, and families.
 

Laughing Pony Rescue

Laughing Pony Rescue rescues and rehabilitates all breeds of neglected or abused horses; restores and trains them so they can be matched to a loving and forever home; provides education to the public including care and plight of horses; and uses horses for therapeutic purposes (helping people with limited physical or mental disabilities)
 

Paws for Purple Hearts

Paws for Purple Hearts improves the lives of America’s Warriors (Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members) facing mobility challenges and trauma-related conditions such as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) by providing the highest quality assistance dogs and canine-assisted therapeutic programs; and by building public awareness about the important role dogs play in helping Warriors along the road to recovery.
 

Pawsitive Teams

The mission of Pawsitive Teams is to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs who live in San Diego County by using the skills of highly-trained service, facility, and therapy dogs.
 

Project Street Vet

Project Street Vet is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit public charity that provides free veterinary care, treatment, and support to the pets of individuals experiencing homelessness and/or housing vulnerability.
 

Rancho Coastal Humane Society

Rancho Coastal Humane Society is dedicated to saving lives of abandoned companion animals, promoting adoption into loving homes and offering education programs and support services that inspire and strengthen the human-animal bond.
 

Rescate Fenix

Rescate Fenix aka Rescue Fenix, is a not-for-profit 501(c)3. We are an all-volunteer all-breed rescue mobilized by the feeling of compassion for animal welfare: those animals who are in danger, sick, abused, and neglected. We ensure that each animal rescued receives medical care and rehabilitation prior to rehoming them into a suitable forever home. We do not receive government funding and rely solely on the generosity of our donors.
 

Robin's Nest Rescue

We rescue them. They save us. Our mission at Robin’s Nest Rescue is to provide sanctuary for neglected, abandoned, or abused animals. We share our growing family of rescue animals to provide education and advocacy concerning the gravity of animal protection measures and the critical significance of animal-human bonds. We envision a community caring for its animals and their humans, healing hearts together through the amazing animal-human bond.
 

San Diego Humane Society & SPCA

Create a more humane world by inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people.
 

San Diego Therapeutic Horsemanship

A volunteer run, 501c3 non profit, which provides therapeutic equine services for military, adults, and children challenged with physical, emotional, and learning needs. Through the direct connection with the horse, our equine activities are designed to build leadership skills, self-confidence, and develop mood regulation skills.
 

Spay Neuter Action Project

Saving Lives by Reducing Pet Overpopulation.
 

Tecate horse Rescue

Animal welfare organization that provides rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming for horses, donkeys, mules and ponies that are at risk or premature death, neglect, abuse or in the slaughterhouse pipeline. We provide these animals with care and a temporary home until we can place them in a permanent home. We believe that no animal should be mistreated and are working toward the day where no horse is put down for a lack of a proper caring home.
 

Arts & Culture

A Reason To Survive

ARTS lifts young people in the South County region of San Diego to become confident, compassionate, and courageous community builders through the transformative power of creativity.
 

ArtReach

ArtReach ignites youth creativity through visual arts expression and community connection.
 

Able ARTS Work

The primary mission of Able ARTS Work (AAW) is “Love Before Learning. Learn for Life.” Based on psychologist Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs, our primary purpose is to provide life-long learning, community service and vocational opportunities through the creative arts for people with disabilities of all ages in an environment of warmth, encouragement and inclusion.
 

Arts Education Connection San Diego

We transform learning by bringing the joy and richness of the arts into schools and communities.
 

Blissful Seeds

Our mission is to plant the seeds of blissful lives for adults with autism and other disabilities through employment and entrepreneurship.
 

Blue Star Families

We empower families to thrive as they serve. We are committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create vibrant communities of mutual support.
 

Cabrillo National Monument Foundation

Our mission is to inspire people to support programs that preserve the rich cultural and natural treasures and enhance the visitor experience at Cabrillo National Monument. Together, we strive to create lifelong connections to the park through education, advocacy, and community engagement.
 

CCAE Theatricals

CCAE Theatricals celebrates the human connection through theatre and education by sharing stories that illuminate the individual experience and cultivate a collective voice.
 

Center Stage Productions

The mission of Center Stage Productions is to engage and inspire young people in musical theatre in a fun, creative and inclusive environment for all our community’s kids
 

Culture Shock San Diego

Culture Shock® utilizes DANCE to cultivate education, entertainment and empowerment to inspire positive change in the communities we serve.
 

Curl San Diego

Founded in 2006, Curl San Diego is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting good curling in San Diego and beyond.
 

Dynasty Dance Co.

Our mission is to provide underserved youth and families with opportunities that expand their expectations and ambitions through dance education, academic support, childcare and family services.
 

East County Performing Arts Association

Connecting theatrical arts producers and patrons through shared resource development, production, promotion and community-building.
 

Empowering Latino Futures

Our mission is to remove barriers to educational and professional success for Latinos, Latinas, and other underserved communities by creating products, services, content, partnerships, and programs that lead to equal opportunity for all.
 

Father Joe's Villages

Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness, one life at a time.
 

Forever Balboa Park

Improve and advance Balboa Park so people and nature thrive together
 

Freedom2Succeed

We disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline by preparing at-risk youth for college and career success.
 

Friends of the San Diego Public Library

The Mission of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library is to enhance the San Diego Public Library System so that it may fulfill its literary, educational, technological, community, and cultural purposes.
 

Girls Rising Above Child Explotation

Our mission is to support, empower, and provide services to trafficked, exploited, and at-risk youth.
 

HandsOn San Diego

HandsOn San Diego's mission is to strengthen communities through volunteer action. We believe that when individuals are actively engaged, communities are stronger.
 

Healthy Day Partners

The mission of Healthy Day Partners is to nourish and heal people and planet through healthier and more equitable local food systems, ecological practices, and environmental education.
 

Hope on the Hard Road

Hope on the Hard Road Inc. is dedicated to helping connect and encourage families with children with special needs through programs designed to support the unique needs of the individual, the family, and the community.
 

La Jolla Playhouse

La Jolla Playhouse provides unfettered creative opportunities for a community of artists of all backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to being a permanent safe harbor for unsafe and surprising work, offering a glimpse of the new and the next in American theatre.
 

Lovely Hearts Nonprofit

Lovely Hearts is committed to enriching the lives of youth, individuals, and families by offering educational opportunities, transforming travel experiences, compelling storytelling, and artistic exploration. Through these endeavors, we aim to forge resilient, sustainable communities and contribute to economic prosperity.
 

Malashock Dance

The mission of Malashock Dance is to illuminate the power of dance as an invaluable part of the human experience. It is a gathering place for artists to create new work, connect with audiences, and offer unique educational opportunities. We believe dance belongs to everyone.
 

Moishe House

Moishe House provides vibrant Jewish community for young adults by supporting leaders in their 20s as they create meaningful home-based Jewish experiences for themselves and their peers.
 

North County LGBTQ Resource Center

To serve, empower, and advocate for North County's diverse LGBTQI community.
 

Oceanside Theatre Company

Oceanside Theatre Company produces professional theatrical productions for the entertainment and enrichment of our community, Present educational opportunities in the arts for children and adults, and Provides a venue for expansion of artistic endeavors in North San Diego County.
 

PASACAT, Inc.

PASACAT'S mission is to preserve and promote Asian Pacific culture through the arts, thereby, extending goodwill and enhancing cultural understanding. G.
 

Pay It Forward Media. Org

Pay It Forward Media (PIFM) aims to empower underrepresented youth, opportunity youth, and individuals with disabilities by providing education, mentoring, and support. They focus on STEAM-based programs, offering paid internships and job opportunities in multimedia platforms. By using broadcast journalism and other communication disciplines, PIFM equips participants with lifelong career skills and practical real-world experience. Their impactful approach not only prepares youth for careers in multimedia but also fosters community engagement and meaningful relationships.
 

San Diego Archaeological Center

The mission of the San Diego Archaeological Center is to preserve archaeological collections and promote their educational, scientific, and cultural use to benefit a diverse public.
 

San Diego Diverse Business Association (SDDBA)

San Diego Diverse Business Association is dedicated to strengthening and empowering Diverse Businesses located throughout the County of San Diego. Through our experienced team and partnerships, the SDDBA strives to support the economic growth of minority, disadvantaged, woman, micro, and disabled veteran owned businesses.
 

The San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art’s mission is to inspire, educate, and cultivate curiosity through great works of art.
 

The San Diego Natural History Museum

To interpret the natural world through research, education and exhibits; to promote understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of Baja California; and to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment.
 

The Princess Project

The Princess Project promotes self confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who might not otherwise attend prom.
 

Visions Museum of Textile Art

Visions Museum of Textile Art (VMOTA) celebrates and shares with the public the rich history, artistry, and cultural significance of quilting and textile arts. We provide a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can explore, appreciate, and engage with the beauty and craftsmanship of textile art.
 

Voices of Our City Choir Inc.

Voices of Our City amplifies the voices of people impacted by homelessness through music and the arts. Our Choir Members develop renewed hope, personal empowerment, and the life skills to achieve their goals.
 

Youth Philharmonic Orchestra dba City Heights Music School

The Youth Philharmonic Orchestra is dedicated to the musical, social, and intellectual growth of musicians of all ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds, through inspired instruction, dynamic ensemble rehearsals, and exceptional performances.
 

Child/Youth Mental Health

A Reason To Survive

ARTS lifts young people in the South County region of San Diego to become confident, compassionate, and courageous community builders through the transformative power of creativity.
 

Armed Services YMCA

The Armed Services YMCA enhances the lives of military members and their families in spirit, mind, and body through programs relevant to the unique challenges of military life
 

b-present Foundation

b-present Foundation improves the quality of life and health outcomes of adolescents and young adults with cancer through programs that promote and strengthen connections between young adults and their communities of support.
 

Barrio Logan College Institute

Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty by preparing underserved students to be the first in their families to go to college through after school programs that begin in the third grade.
 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County

The BBBS mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
 

BIPOC Support Foundation

BIPOC Support Foundation is committed to empowering the lives and communities of Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color by providing resources, education, mentorship, and economic support. BSF is dedicated to breaking down the racial, social, and economic barriers that prevent our Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color communities from thriving. We operate by the key principle that success is interconnected. By improving the placement of adults, we improve the education of children; by improving the education of children, we improve the future of individuals and communities across the United States.
 

Birthline of San Diego County

To provide life-affirming support and resources to pregnant women and young families in need, from conception to kindergarten.
 

Blissful Seeds

Our mission is to plant the seeds of blissful lives for adults with autism and other disabilities through employment and entrepreneurship.
 

Blue Star Families

We empower families to thrive as they serve. We are committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create vibrant communities of mutual support.
 

Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos

The mission of Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos is inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
 

Boys & Girls Club of Vista

Our mission is to empower every Club member, through safe and impactful experiences to: graduate high school with a plan for college or a career, contribute to their community, and live a healthy life.
 

Cabrillo National Monument Foundation

Our mission is to inspire people to support programs that preserve the rich cultural and natural treasures and enhance the visitor experience at Cabrillo National Monument. Together, we strive to create lifelong connections to the park through education, advocacy, and community engagement.
 

Casa Cornelia Law Center

Casa Cornelia Law Center, a 501(c)(3) public interest law firm, provides quality pro bono legal services to victims of human and civil rights violations. Our primary commitment is to indigent persons within the immigrant community in greater San Diego County. We also seek to educate others regarding the impact of immigration law and policy on the community and the public good.
 

Casa de Amparo

Our mission is to support those affected by and at risk of child abuse and neglect, through a range of programs and services that promote healing, growth, and healthy relationships.
 

Center for Community Solutions

It is the mission of Center for Community Solutions to end relationship and sexual violence by being a catalyst for caring communities and social justice.
 

Chicano Federation

To cultivate opportunities and advocate for families and individuals for a more equitable comunidad.
 

Community Resource Center

Our mission is to help our neighbors create paths to healthy food, stable homes and safe relationships.
 

Dynasty Dance Co.

Our mission is to provide underserved youth and families with opportunities that expand their expectations and ambitions through dance education, academic support, childcare and family services.
 

Earth Discovery Institute

Our mission is to inspire stewardship of San Diego's native biodiversity through environmental education and conservation.
 

Educational Enrichment Systems, Inc.

The Mission of EES is to create opportunities for children to become future leaders through quality early education. We accomplish this by providing a unique and affordable child development program in an environment designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of the individual child as we strengthen and preserve the family and all who influence the life of the child.
 

Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County

Our mission is to provide programs and services like epilepsy information and referrals, support groups, individual and family counseling services, training for medical and school personnel, college scholarships and special programs for teens and young adults with epilepsy. These programs and services are provided free of charge to anyone who requests them.
 

Experience Nature Unplugged

Nature Unplugged is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides workshops, trainings and nature experiences that promote preventative mental health solutions and inspire wellness in the digital age. It's time to plug into something better!
 

Father Joe's Villages

Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness, one life at a time.
 

Feeding San Diego

Feeding San Diego's mission is to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue.
 

Freedom2Succeed

We disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline by preparing at-risk youth for college and career success.
 

FundaMental Health

FundaMental Health believes access to mental healthcare is a fundamental right, so we break down financial barriers and improve access to quality mental health services for all.
 

Girls On The Run San Diego

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
 

Girls Rugby Inc.

Empower Girls in 2nd through 8th grade to reach their fullest potential through sport
 

Girl Scouts San Diego

Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
 

Girls Rising Above Child Exploitation, Inc. (GRACE)

Our mission is to support, empower, and provide services to trafficked, exploited, and at-risk youth.
 

Healthy Day Partners

The mission of Healthy Day Partners is to nourish and heal people and planet through healthier and more equitable local food systems, ecological practices, and environmental education.
 

Hope on the Hard Road

Hope on the Hard Road Inc. is dedicated to helping connect and encourage families with children with special needs through programs designed to support the unique needs of the individual, the family, and the community.
 

Ignatian Volunteer Corps - San Diego

The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) provides mature men and women the opportunity to serve the needs of people who are poor, to work for a more just society, and to grow deeper in Christian faith by reflecting and praying in the Ignatian tradition.
 

Joueur Confidence Foundation Inc.

The primary mission of the Joueur Confidence Foundation is to empower underserved youth and young adults through comprehensive personal, career, and leadership development programs. Our mission is to eradicate hindering stigmas and foster confidence, competence, and leadership within minority communities, thereby creating a more progressive and inclusive society for all.
 

Kids for Peace

We are building a global community of kind, compassionate and empowered young people who are uplifting the world through love and action.
 

Koinonia Family Services

We exist to bring hope and healing to children, youth and families through meaningful relationships and quality programs and services.
 

Laughing Pony Rescue

Laughing Pony Rescue rescues and rehabilitates all breeds of neglected or abused horses; restores and trains them so they can be matched to a loving and forever home; provides education to the public including care and plight of horses; and uses horses for therapeutic purposes (helping people with limited physical or mental disabilities)
 

Lifeline Community Services

Lifeline’s mission is to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families through high-quality, community-based services.
 

Living Success Center

The Living Success Counseling Center’s mission is to meet the mental health needs of our community, based on individual social or economic status, by providing quality, comprehensive mental health services with respect, compassion, and acceptance of cultural and linguistic diversity. We strive to primarily assist those who have limited or no access to mental health services. We do so by providing therapy at an individually affordable fee cost structure to enable underserved members of our community to obtain, without concern for cost, critically needed mental health care.
 

Malashock Dance

The mission of Malashock Dance is to illuminate the power of dance as an invaluable part of the human experience. It is a gathering place for artists to create new work, connect with audiences, and offer unique educational opportunities. We believe dance belongs to everyone.
 

Mitchell Thorp Foundation

Supporting families whose children suffer from life-threatening illnesses, diseases and disorders, by providing financial, emotional and resources to their desperate situations.
 

Neighborhood Healthcare

To improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
 

North County LGBTQ Resource Center

To serve, empower, and advocate for North County's diverse LGBTQI community.
 

Ocean Discovery Institute

To inspire the next generation of science leaders, Ocean Discovery Institute creates learning experiences for young people traditionally excluded from science due to race, income status, and educational opportunity. Our students will join high-paying fields, break generational poverty, and change the future of science.
 

Palomar Family Counseling Service

We empower and uplift individuals of all ages in North San Diego County by providing high-quality mental health services that foster resilience and well-being.
 

Pawsitive Teams

The mission of Pawsitive Teams is to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs who live in San Diego County by using the skills of highly-trained service, facility, and therapy dogs.
 

Pay It Forward Media. Org

Pay It Forward Media (PIFM) aims to empower underrepresented youth, opportunity youth, and individuals with disabilities by providing education, mentoring, and support. They focus on STEAM-based programs, offering paid internships and job opportunities in multimedia platforms. By using broadcast journalism and other communication disciplines, PIFM equips participants with lifelong career skills and practical real-world experience. Their impactful approach not only prepares youth for careers in multimedia but also fosters community engagement and meaningful relationships.
 

Promises2Kids

Promises2Kids is dedicated to our mission of creating a brighter future for foster children® in San Diego County. From the moment they come into foster care and through to adulthood, Promises2Kids provides the hope, support, and opportunities these individuals need to change their lives for the better… now and for years to come. Our programs include Camp Connect, Guardian Scholars, Foster Funds, and the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center.
 

Resounding Joy Inc

Resounding Joy is the largest nonprofit in California dedicated to transforming lives through the healing power of music therapy. We utilize clinical and evidence-based interventions that support each client’s social, cognitive, emotional, motor, physiologic, physical, and mental health goals. Our board-certified therapists serve people of all ages from premature infants to those receiving end-of-life care in settings that are emotionally and financially accessible.
 

Robin's Nest Rescue

We rescue them. They save us. Our mission at Robin’s Nest Rescue is to provide sanctuary for neglected, abandoned, or abused animals. We share our growing family of rescue animals to provide education and advocacy concerning the gravity of animal protection measures and the critical significance of animal-human bonds. We envision a community caring for its animals and their humans, healing hearts together through the amazing animal-human bond.
 

Sager Family Farm fiscally sponsored by Mission Edge

Sager Family Farm encourages children to develop a love for learning and curiosity about the natural world. Our elementary school lessons bring learning to life and spark interest in STEAM fields through exciting encounters with live animals.
 

San Diego Center for Children

San Diego Center for Children is the leading children’s nonprofit mental healthcare provider serving the region. Our compassionate team of providers is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through effective and comprehensive outpatient, residential, and educational mental health programs. We provide a more hopeful and meaningful path to a better future for thousands of families every year; and we’ve been doing it since 1887.
 

San Diego Diverse Business Association (SDDBA)

San Diego Diverse Business Association is dedicated to strengthening and empowering Diverse Businesses located throughout the County of San Diego. Through our experienced team and partnerships, the SDDBA strives to support the economic growth of minority, disadvantaged, woman, micro, and disabled veteran owned businesses.
 

San Diego Organizing Project

Since 1979, SDOP has equipped people of faith and spiritual values to build power and organize their communities to win racial and economic justice policies through leadership development & training, community education, and civic engagement & advocacy.
 

San Diego Therapeutic Horsemanship

A volunteer run, 501c3 non profit, which provides therapeutic equine services for military, adults, and children challenged with physical, emotional, and learning needs. Through the direct connection with the horse, our equine activities are designed to build leadership skills, self-confidence, and develop mood regulation skills.
 

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

To provide equal access to the justice system by serving as a bridge between indigent and other disadvantaged people in San Diego County and the volunteer lawyers and others who are willing to donate their time and resources.
 

San Ysidro Health

The mission of San Ysidro Health is to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve, with access for all.
 

Survivors of Suicide Loss

We provide support services that offer hope, comfort, and healing to those in grief from suicide loss and we promote suicide awareness and prevention.
 

The Arc of San Diego

The Arc of San Diego supports and empowers people with disabilities to achieve their life goals.
 

The Elizabeth Hospice

To enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life's journey and for those who grieve.
 

The Princess Project San Diego

The Princess Project promotes self confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who might not otherwise attend prom.
 

TrueCare

To improve the health status of our diverse communities by providing quality healthcare that is comprehensive, affordable, and culturally sensitive.
 

TransFamily Support Services

TransFamily Support Services saves lives by shaping a gender affirming and accepting Community.
 

Voices for Children

Voices for Children believes that every child deserves a safe and permanent home and, to that end, will provide a trained CASA volunteer to every abused, abandoned, or neglected child who needs one, and advocate to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
 

Walden Family Services (Walden Environment)

Our focus is on providing critical support to foster and adoptive children and families across Southern California. Through diverse programs and initiatives, Walden aims to create stable, nurturing environments that enable children in need to thrive and realize their full potential.
 

Whole Person Care Clinic

Whole Person Care Clinic’s mission is to provide holistic healthcare to underserved populations, uniting licensed medical professionals, students, and communities to address medical needs and social determinants of health, thereby fostering an equitable and healthier society.
 

Climate Change, Environment, Wildfires

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation

To energize our community through education and outreach to preserve the Agua Hedionda Lagoon as an accessible and healthy watershed.
 

Carlsbad Community Gardens Collaborative

To advocate for community gardens of all kinds, connect partners, provide education and share resources to: - Sustain existing and help develop new community gardens; - Increase community food security and improve access to healthy food; - Protect and improve the quality of our open space resources; - Beautify the city with environmentally-appropriate plantings; and - Strengthen community involvement and “build community.”
 

Climate Action Campaign

Climate Action Campaign’s mission is to achieve a safe, equitable Zero Carbon future through effective policy action at the local, regional, and state level. We organize this work into Five Fights through a lens of equity and justice: 100% Clean Electricity; All-Electric Homes; Bikeable/Walkable Neighborhoods; World-Class Transit; and Resiliency.
 

Earth Discovery Institute

Our mission is to inspire stewardship of San Diego's native biodiversity through environmental education and conservation.
 

Feeding San Diego

Feeding San Diego's mission is to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue.
 

Friends of Lake Hodges

The Friends of Lake Hodges supports local government efforts to improve Lake Hodges dam safety and capacity, water quality, wildlife habitat and public access for the benefit of the community.
 

GRID Alternatives San Diego

Our mission is to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy. GRID Alternatives envisions a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
 

Groundwork San Diego - Chollas Creek

Groundwork San Diego-Chollas Creek works at the intersection of social, environmental, and climate justice, grounded in strong university and community partnerships, to deliver education, green infrastructure, and climate safe neighborhoods.
 

HandsOn San Diego

HandsOn San Diego's mission is to strengthen communities through volunteer action. We believe that when individuals are actively engaged, communities are stronger.
 

Hubbs SeaWorld Research Institute

Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI) is a non-profit scientific research organization committed to conserving and renewing marine life to ensure a healthier planet. Our team of experts provides innovative and objective scientific solutions to challenges threatening ocean health and marine life in our rapidly changing world. Our mission has been: “To return to the sea some measure of the benefits derived from it.”
 

inewsource

iNewsource is a non-profit news organization dedicated to in-depth investigative journalism in the San Diego region. They uncover and report on critical issues affecting the community, from government accountability to social justice. Through rigorous reporting and data-driven storytelling, iNewsource empowers citizens with essential information, promoting transparency and driving positive change in their local area.
 

International Relief Teams

International Relief Teams alleviates the suffering caused by poverty and disaster -- in the United States and around the world.
 

Lakeside's River Park Conservancy

Our mission is to preserve the biological integrity of the San Diego River while integrating recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities for youth, seniors, and families.
 

Laughing Pony Rescue

Laughing Pony Rescue rescues and rehabilitates all breeds of neglected or abused horses; restores and trains them so they can be matched to a loving and forever home; provides education to the public including care and plight of horses; and uses horses for therapeutic purposes (helping people with limited physical or mental disabilities)
 

Living Coast Discovery Center

To inspire the community to connect with and care for our coastal environment.
 

Ocean Discovery Institute

To inspire the next generation of science leaders, Ocean Discovery Institute creates learning experiences for young people traditionally excluded from science due to race, income status, and educational opportunity. Our students will join high-paying fields, break generational poverty, and change the future of science.
 

ProduceGood

Build an informed and engaged community committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate hunger, reclaim and repurpose food waste and promote the health and well-being of all.
 

San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation

Our mission is to provide enhanced equipment, training, technology, and program resources to ensure the men and women of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department are well-equipped to protect the residents, property, and environment of San Diego and the surrounding region.
 

San Diego Humane Society & SPCA

Create a more humane world by inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people.
 

San Diego Parks Foundation

To improve the quality of life of communities throughout the city of San Diego through equitable investments in parks, green space, and recreational opportunities.
 

The San Diego River Park Foundation

The San Diego River Park Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of the San Diego River and to creating a better quality of life for our community through the creation of a park system the length of the 52-mile river.
 

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation

Empower innovative solutions to climate change through education, community engagement, and research.
 

Sustainability is Sexy

Our mission is to inspire and drive innovation within the San Diego community through connection and provide tangible education and solutions to the global climate crisis.
 

Tree San Diego

Tree San Diego is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality, density, and sustainability of the region’s urban forests for the benefit of all communities and the environment. ​
 

Torrey Pines Conservancy

The Torrey Pines Association, now known as Torrey Pines Conservancy, was founded in 1950 to encourage public interest in, and support for, the preservation of the rare Torrey pine trees and their scenic refuge. This is accomplished primarily by raising funds for special projects and by publishing informative material concerning Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.
 

Education

ArtReach

ArtReach ignites youth creativity through visual arts expression and community connection.
 

Arts Education Connection San Diego

We transform learning by bringing the joy and richness of the arts into schools and communities.
 

Bayside Community Center

Bayside's mission is to empower its diverse community to improve its quality of life through services, education, and advocacy.
 

Casa de Amparo

Our mission is to support those affected by and at risk of child abuse and neglect, through a range of programs and services that promote healing, growth, and healthy relationships.
 

Cause San Diego

Our mission is to build a stronger, more vibrant San Diego region by accelerating social impact of for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations.
 

Chicano Federation

To cultivate opportunities and advocate for families and individuals for a more equitable comunidad.
 

Classroom of the Future Foundation

CFF inspires, supports, and recognizes educational innovation in San Diego County schools by partnering with education, business, and community leaders.
 

Climate Action Campaign

Climate Action Campaign’s mission is to achieve a safe, equitable Zero Carbon future through effective policy action at the local, regional, and state level. We organize this work into Five Fights through a lens of equity and justice: 100% Clean Electricity; All-Electric Homes; Bikeable/Walkable Neighborhoods; World-Class Transit; and Resiliency.
 

Dynasty Dance Co.

Our mission is to provide underserved youth and families with opportunities that expand their expectations and ambitions through dance education, academic support, childcare and family services.
 

Father Joe's Villages

Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness, one life at a time.
 

Fleet Science Center

The Fleet Science Center's mission is to realize a San Diego where everyone is connected to the power of science.
 

Foundation for Women Warriors

Foundation for Women Warriors is on a mission to serve women veterans and their children so their next mission is clear and continues to impact the world.
 

Friends of Lake Hodges

The Friends of Lake Hodges supports local government efforts to improve Lake Hodges dam safety and capacity, water quality, wildlife habitat and public access for the benefit of the community.
 

Healthy Day Partners

The mission of Healthy Day Partners is to nourish and heal people and planet through healthier and more equitable local food systems, ecological practices, and environmental education.
 

Ignatian Volunteer Corps - San Diego

The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) provides mature men and women the opportunity to serve the needs of people who are poor, to work for a more just society, and to grow deeper in Christian faith by reflecting and praying in the Ignatian tradition.
 

Koinonia Family Services

We exist to bring hope and healing to children, youth and families through meaningful relationships and quality programs and services.
 

La Jolla Playhouse

We provide unfettered creative opportunities for a community of artists of all backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to being a permanent safe harbor for unsafe and surprising work, offering a glimpse of the new and the next in American theatre.
 

Lakeside's River Park Conservancy

Our mission is to preserve the biological integrity of the San Diego River while integrating recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities for youth, seniors, and families.
 

Laughing Pony Rescue

Laughing Pony Rescue rescues and rehabilitates all breeds of neglected or abused horses; restores and trains them so they can be matched to a loving and forever home; provides education to the public including care and plight of horses; and uses horses for therapeutic purposes (helping people with limited physical or mental disabilities)
 

Living Coast Discovery Center

To inspire the community to connect with and care for our coastal environment.
 

Malashock Dance

The mission of Malashock Dance is to illuminate the power of dance as an invaluable part of the human experience. It is a gathering place for artists to create new work, connect with audiences, and offer unique educational opportunities. We believe dance belongs to everyone.
 

MANA De North County

We empower Latinas through leadership development, community service, and advocacy. Developing future leaders through our Hermanitas® Mentoring Program for teen girls.
 

MiraCosta College

Promote the benefits of MiraCosta College and secure resources that transform lives.
 

Nativity Prep

Our Mission is to provide a uniquely effective, integrated program of academic preparation, graduate support, and mutual long-term commitment that achieves nationally-recognized excellence in terms of college graduation rates for our students.
 

Oceanside Theatre Company

Oceanside Theatre Company produces professional theatrical productions for the entertainment and enrichment of our community, Present educational opportunities in the arts for children and adults, and Provides a venue for expansion of artistic endeavors in North San Diego County.
 

Our Lady's School

San Diego’s oldest Catholic elementary school for age 4-8th grade. All of our students come from historically underserved and predominantly low-income, first-generation neighborhoods. Our mission is to foster academic excellence, social responsibility, and spiritual growth while celebrating diversity and empowering students to uplift their communities. Together, we build a brighter future, one student at a time.
 

Pawsitive Teams

The mission of Pawsitive Teams is to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs who live in San Diego County by using the skills of highly-trained service, facility, and therapy dogs.
 

Pro Kids First Tee

The mission of Pro Kids, First Tee - San Diego is to challenge underserved youth to excel in life by promoting character development, life skills, and values through education and the game of golf. Through a set of programs that combine sport, study, and service, we provide youth grades 2-12 with access to opportunities that set them on a path to success in adulthood.
 

Project Next

Project Next helps high school students plan and prepare for their future—the future that’s best for them. We aim to open students’ eyes to the many pathways out there—from college to trade school to the workforce—and help them choose and pursue the one that fits them best, so they can move into the real world with confidence.
 

San Diego Archaeological Center

The mission of the San Diego Archaeological Center is to preserve archaeological collections and promote their educational, scientific, and cultural use to benefit a diverse public.
 

San Diego Children's Discovery Museum

San Diego Children's Discovery Museum sparks a love of learning so all children can discover their wildest dreams!
 

San Diego Chinese Historical Museum

The San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum’s mission is to educate and inspire by preserving and celebrating the richness of Chinese history, art, and culture, as well as the contributions of Chinese-Americans.
 

San Diego Humane Society & SPCA

Create a more humane world by inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people.
 

San Diego Organizing Project

Since 1979, SDOP has equipped people of faith and spiritual values to build power and organize their communities to win racial and economic justice policies through leadership development & training, community education, and civic engagement & advocacy.
 

Shyne San Diego

Shyne's mission is the economic advancement and financial freedom of survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking through small business development and entrepreneurship.
 

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation

Empower innovative solutions to climate change through education, community engagement, and research.
 

The Shine Project Foundation

Our mission is to bridge the gap between families with children, teens, and young adults with special needs and local communities by partnering with businesses and organizations to provide special enrichment events and inclusive opportunities.
 

VETS - Beyond The Uniform

The mission of VETS – Beyond The Uniform is based on four main objectives: 1) reducing veteran unemployment & underemployment, 2) reducing the high numbers of veteran suicides, 3) supporting military spouses in their career pursuits, and 4) mentoring employers in the creation of veteran-friendly organizations.
 

Employment

Accessity

Accessity’s mission is to open doors of financial opportunity to those historically with less access to capital and business support: entrepreneurs of color, women, immigrant, and low-to-moderate income entrepreneurs, so they can build a prosperous business and livelihood for themselves and their families, while also strengthening our communities.
 

Blissful Seeds

Our mission is to plant the seeds of blissful lives for adults with autism and other disabilities through employment and entrepreneurship.
 

Blue Star Families

We empower families to thrive as they serve. We are committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create vibrant communities of mutual support.
 

Casa Cornelia Law Center

Casa Cornelia Law Center, a 501(c)(3) public interest law firm, provides quality pro bono legal services to victims of human and civil rights violations. Our primary commitment is to indigent persons within the immigrant community in greater San Diego County. We also seek to educate others regarding the impact of immigration law and policy on the community and the public good.
 

Chicano Federation

To cultivate opportunities and advocate for families and individuals for a more equitable comunidad.
 

Computers 2 Kids

Computers 2 Kids (C2K) is a leading advocate for Digital Equity by recycling and refurbishing computers and providing affordable access for the technologically underserved. Paired with training, connectivity, and support, C2K creates digital inclusion, which strengthens Health, Educational, and Economic Equity.
 

Empowering Latino Futures

Our mission is to remove barriers to educational and professional success for Latinos, Latinas, and other underserved communities by creating products, services, content, partnerships, and programs that lead to equal opportunity for all.
 

Father Joe's Villages

Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness, one life at a time.
 

Foundation for Women Warriors

Foundation for Women Warriors is on a mission to serve women veterans and their children so their next mission is clear and continues to impact the world.
 

Freedom2Succeed

We disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline by preparing at-risk youth for college and career success.
 

Girls Rising Above Child Exploitation, Inc. (GRACE)

Our mission is to support, empower, and provide services to trafficked, exploited, and at-risk youth.
 

Greater Than Tech

Greater Than Tech is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping create the next generation of innovative technology leaders by introducing girls and underserved students to immersive educational programs at the intersection of STEM and business.
 

GRID Alternatives San Diego

Our mission is to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy. GRID Alternatives envisions a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
 

HandsOn San Diego

HandsOn San Diego's mission is to strengthen communities through volunteer action. We believe that when individuals are actively engaged, communities are stronger.
 

Immigrants in Corporate Inc.

Immigrants in Corporate bridges workplace gaps for immigrants and first-generation professionals, ensuring their voices shape inclusion efforts in corporate America. We provide leadership and professional development through networking, coaching, and resources, empowering immigrants to thrive and advance. Additionally, we advocate for equity, amplify immigrant voices, and support entrepreneurship among immigrant professionals and businesses.
 

Kindness Initiative

Alleviating poverty in the San Diego Jewish community.
 

Kitchens for Good

Transforming lives through culinary arts.
 

Koinonia Family Services

We exist to bring hope and healing to children, youth and families through meaningful relationships and quality programs and services.
 

Lifeline Community Services

Lifeline’s mission is to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families through high-quality, community-based services.
 

Lovely Hearts Nonprofit

Lovely Hearts is committed to enriching the lives of youth, individuals, and families by offering educational opportunities, transforming travel experiences, compelling storytelling, and artistic exploration. Through these endeavors, we aim to forge resilient, sustainable communities and contribute to economic prosperity.
 

MANA de San Diego

MANA de San Diego transforms communities by empowering Latinas to achieve upward mobility and a better quality of life.
 

National Conflict Resolution Center

The National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) empowers individuals, organizations, and communities to address conflict, intolerance, and incivility. Founded in 1983, NCRC resolves issues with civility and equity through mediation and conflict resolution services. With 40 years of experience and over 20,000 cases managed, NCRC is a global leader in promoting constructive dialogue and fostering peaceful resolutions, locally and internationally.
 

Ocean Discovery Institute

To inspire the next generation of science leaders, Ocean Discovery Institute creates learning experiences for young people traditionally excluded from science due to race, income status, and educational opportunity. Our students will join high-paying fields, break generational poverty, and change the future of science.
 

Pathways to Citizenship

Pathways' mission is to help qualified immigrants navigate the complex legal and cultural pathways to citizenship.
 

Pay It Forward Media. Org

Pay It Forward Media (PIFM) aims to empower underrepresented youth, opportunity youth, and individuals with disabilities by providing education, mentoring, and support. They focus on STEAM-based programs, offering paid internships and job opportunities in multimedia platforms. By using broadcast journalism and other communication disciplines, PIFM equips participants with lifelong career skills and practical real-world experience. Their impactful approach not only prepares youth for careers in multimedia but also fosters community engagement and meaningful relationships.
 

San Diego Diverse Business Association (SDDBA)

San Diego Diverse Business Association is dedicated to strengthening and empowering Diverse Businesses located throughout the County of San Diego. Through our experienced team and partnerships, the SDDBA strives to support the economic growth of minority, disadvantaged, woman, micro, and disabled veteran owned businesses.
 

San Diego Education Fund

The mission of SDEF is to provide scholarships, mentoring, and financial aid advising for first-generation, ethnically diverse, low-income college students aspiring to be teachers, scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians in San Diego. Since its inception, SDEF has focused on expanding educational opportunities for high academic achievers with low incomes in SDUSD, transforming lives, strengthening the educational system, and building stronger communities. SDEF has been a pioneer in advancing higher education for all students, regardless of gender or color.
 

San Diego Futures Foundation

Improve Lives Through Technology
 

Shoreline Community Services

At Shoreline Community Services, we are committed to creating an interdependent community united by the common goal of fostering a thriving, safe, and welcoming neighborhood for everyone. Our current focus is addressing the unmet needs of unsheltered individuals and families in the Central Beach Area of San Diego. Through compassion and equity, we ensure that the most vulnerable members of our community receive the care and support they need, thanks to the efforts of dedicated Community Members and Community Partners.
 

Shyne San Diego

Shyne's mission is the economic advancement and financial freedom of survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking through small business development and entrepreneurship.
 

The Arc of San Diego

The Arc of San Diego supports and empowers people with disabilities to achieve their life goals.
 

Tree San Diego

Tree San Diego is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality, density, and sustainability of the region’s urban forests for the benefit of all communities and the environment. ​
 

United Charitable

United Charitable empowers charitable giving by offering comprehensive philanthropic services and fiscal sponsorship to individuals and organizations. They facilitate impactful donations through tailored giving vehicles, supporting diverse causes globally. With a commitment to transparency and efficiency, United Charitable ensures that donors' contributions make a meaningful difference in communities worldwide.
 

UURISE

Advancing Justice and Human Rights for Immigrants and Refugees
 

Walden Family Services (Walden Environment)

Our focus is on providing critical support to foster and adoptive children and families across Southern California. Through diverse programs and initiatives, Walden aims to create stable, nurturing environments that enable children in need to thrive and realize their full potential.
 

Warrior Village Project

Providing affordable, permanent housing for homeless veterans while training the next generation of home builders
 

VetCTAP

We increase the veteran employment rate by helping transitioning military, veterans, and spouses build personal confidence and enhance their individual economic stability through job search skills training, practical tools, and one-on-one coaching.
 

VETS - Beyond The Uniform

The mission of VETS – Beyond The Uniform is based on four main objectives: 1) reducing veteran unemployment & underemployment, 2) reducing the high numbers of veteran suicides, 3) supporting military spouses in their career pursuits, and 4) mentoring employers in the creation of veteran-friendly organizations.
 

Homelessness, Human Services, Hunger & Poverty

Able ARTS Work

The primary mission of Able ARTS Work (AAW) is “Love Before Learning. Learn for Life.” Based on psychologist Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs, our primary purpose is to provide life-long learning, community service and vocational opportunities through the creative arts for people with disabilities of all ages in an environment of warmth, encouragement and inclusion.
 

Accessity

Accessity’s mission is to open doors of financial opportunity to those historically with less access to capital and business support: entrepreneurs of color, women, immigrant, and low-to-moderate income entrepreneurs, so they can build a prosperous business and livelihood for themselves and their families, while also strengthening our communities.
 

Adjoin

To create limitless pathways for people to belong where they live, work, learn and play.
 

Al Otro Lado

Al Otro Lado provides holistic legal and humanitarian support to refugees, deportees, and other migrants in the US and Tijuana through a multidisciplinary, client-centered, harm reduction-based practice. We provide direct, free, legal services on both sides of the US-Mexico border and beyond. We engage in zealous individual representation, medical-legal partnerships, and impact litigation to protect the rights of immigrants and asylum-seekers.
 

Alzheimer's San Diego

To enhance the quality of life of those affected by all dementias in San Diego County through supportive services, education, social connection, and community awareness.
 

A Reason To Survive

ARTS lifts young people in the South County region of San Diego to become confident, compassionate, and courageous community builders through the transformative power of creativity.
 

Armed Services YMCA

The Armed Services YMCA enhances the lives of military members and their families in spirit, mind, and body through programs relevant to the unique challenges of military life
 

Assistance League of North Coast

Assistance League of North Coast is dedicated to serving the needs of children. in the communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, with the goal of providing a positive starting point for academic success.
 

Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito

Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults in our community.
 

Bayside Community Center

Bayside's mission is to empower its diverse community to improve its quality of life through services, education, and advocacy.
 

Birthline of San Diego County

To provide life-affirming support and resources to pregnant women and young families in need, from conception to kindergarten.
 

BLISS Care Foundation

BLISS bridges the gap between eligible low-income Seniors and Licensed Care Providers in our community. Generous donors provide the means to build that bridge.
 

Blissful Seeds

Our mission is to plant the seeds of blissful lives for adults with autism and other disabilities through employment and entrepreneurship.
 

Border Angels

Our mission is to promote a culture of love and defend the rights of migrants and refugees through advocacy, education, community engagement and direct action.
 

Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos

The mission of Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos is inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
 

Boys & Girls Club of Vista

Our mission is to empower every Club member, through safe and impactful experiences to: graduate high school with a plan for college or a career, contribute to their community, and live a healthy life.
 

Brother Bennos's

Our mission is to carry on the ministry of Brother Benno by living out the gospel according to Matthew 25:31-45* with love and compassion. To feed the hungry! To give drink to the thirsty! To shelter the homeless! To clothe the naked! To comfort the sick and also to support people recovering from addiction! We place our foundation in God’s hands and rely on his divine providence to provide the people and the where-with-all to accomplish our mission.
 

Casa Cornelia Law Center

Casa Cornelia Law Center, a 501(c)(3) public interest law firm, provides quality pro bono legal services to victims of human and civil rights violations. Our primary commitment is to indigent persons within the immigrant community in greater San Diego County. We also seek to educate others regarding the impact of immigration law and policy on the community and the public good.
 

Casa de Amparo

Our mission is to support those affected by and at risk of child abuse and neglect, through a range of programs and services that promote healing, growth, and healthy relationships.
 

Casa de Amistad

Casa de Amistad removes barriers to academic success for underserved K-12 students in coastal North County San Diego. We are dedicated to fostering the education and leadership development of children in the region by offering holistic support and guidance. We open doors and illuminate pathways empowering students to reach their full potential and achieve lifelong success.
 

Center for Community Solutions

It is the mission of Center for Community Solutions to end relationship and sexual violence by being a catalyst for caring communities and social justice.
 

Champions for Health

Addressing the unanswered healthcare needs of low-income and uninsured San Diego County residents.
 

Chicano Federation

To cultivate opportunities and advocate for families and individuals for a more equitable comunidad.
 

Crisis House

Crisis House responds immediately to connect people to services that can help resolve life-endangering situations so they renew their lives.
 

Clearity Foundation

Clearity Foundation strives to improve the survival and quality of life of women with ovarian cancer. We give hope to women with ovarian cancer and their families.
 

Community Resource Center

Our mission is to help our neighbors create paths to healthy food, stable homes and safe relationships.
 

Cura Smiles

Cura Smiles' mission is to provide sustainable dental care to people in need both locally and globally. We work to educate, train, and equip local dentists to provide dental care for people in underserved communities and share the transformative impact that access to quality dental care and oral health education has on people's lives.
 

Curebound

Our mission is to mobilize San Diego to accelerate cures for cancer in our lifetime. Curebound is a philanthropic organization that raises and invests strategic funding in translational cancer research projects aimed at accelerating new discoveries to clinical application. Curebound is committed to investing $100 million into collaborative cancer research in San Diego to make the vision of cures in our lifetime a reality.
 

Cure KCNH1 Foundation

Our mission is to urgently improve the lives of individuals and families affected by KCNH1-Related Disorders by accelerating research toward the development of effective treatments and a cure, building connections within the KCNH1 patient and professional community, raising awareness about KCNH1-related disorders, and advocating for the needs of families affected by rare diseases.
 

Educational Enrichment Systems, Inc.

The Mission of EES is to create opportunities for children to become future leaders through quality early education. We accomplish this by providing a unique and affordable child development program in an environment designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of the individual child as we strengthen and preserve the family and all who influence the life of the child.
 

ElderHelp of San Diego

ElderHelp provides personalized services and information that help seniors remain independent and live with dignity in their own homes.
 

Empowering Latino Futures

Our mission is to remove barriers to educational and professional success for Latinos, Latinas, and other underserved communities by creating products, services, content, partnerships, and programs that lead to equal opportunity for all.
 

Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County

Our mission is to provide programs and services like epilepsy information and referrals, support groups, individual and family counseling services, training for medical and school personnel, college scholarships and special programs for teens and young adults with epilepsy. These programs and services are provided free of charge to anyone who requests them.
 

Father Joe's Villages

Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness, one life at a time.
 

Feeding San Diego

Feeding San Diego's mission is to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue.
 

Foundation for Women Warriors

Foundation for Women Warriors is on a mission to serve women veterans and their children so their next mission is clear and continues to impact the world.
 

Girls Rising Above Child Exploitation, Inc. (GRACE)

Our mission is to support, empower, and provide services to trafficked, exploited, and at-risk youth.
 

GRID Alternatives San Diego

Our mission is to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy. GRID Alternatives envisions a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
 

HandsOn San Diego

HandsOn San Diego's mission is to strengthen communities through volunteer action. We believe that when individuals are actively engaged, communities are stronger.
 

Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego

Our Mission is to aid and empower members of the San Diego Jewish community by providing affordable interest-free loans in accordance with core Jewish values of dignity, respect, compassion, and confidentiality, and to be a perpetual source of funding for members of the San Diego Jewish Community to meet financial challenges, to pursue their dreams, and become self-sufficient.
 

Healthy Day Partners

The mission of Healthy Day Partners is to nourish and heal people and planet through healthier and more equitable local food systems, ecological practices, and environmental education.
 

Helen Woodward Animal Center

Helen Woodward Animal Center’s passionate belief that animals help people and people help animals, through trust, unconditional love, and respect, creates a legacy of caring. Sharing this philosophy with others, the Center inspires and teaches, locally and globally, the importance of the animal-human bond.
 

Hillel of San Diego

To enrich the lives of Jewish college students in San Diego so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.
 

Hope on the Hard Road

Hope on the Hard Road Inc. is dedicated to helping connect and encourage families with children with special needs through programs designed to support the unique needs of the individual, the family, and the community.
 

Ignatian Volunteer Corps - San Diego

The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) provides mature men and women the opportunity to serve the needs of people who are poor, to work for a more just society, and to grow deeper in Christian faith by reflecting and praying in the Ignatian tradition.
 

inewsource

iNewsource is a non-profit news organization dedicated to in-depth investigative journalism in the San Diego region. They uncover and report on critical issues affecting the community, from government accountability to social justice. Through rigorous reporting and data-driven storytelling, iNewsource empowers citizens with essential information, promoting transparency and driving positive change in their local area.
 

Interfaith Shelter Network

Interfaith Shelter Network’s mission is to enable those we serve to move toward self-sufficiency by coordinating the efforts of participating congregations, social service agencies, and governmental programs in order to provide shelter and other resources to unhoused individuals and families in the San Diego region.
 

International Relief Teams

International Relief Teams alleviates the suffering caused by poverty and disaster -- in the United States and around the world.
 

Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank

The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank chapter provide nutritious food to the people in need, advocate for the hungry, and educate the public about hunger-related issues.
 

Jewish Federation of San Diego

To create a vibrant, caring, connecting and secure Jewish community.
 

Julian Pathways

To ensure all children receive the physical, emotional, and intellectual support they need - in school, at home and in the community - to learn well
 

Kitchens For Good

Transforming lives through culinary arts.
 

Kindness Initiative

Alleviating poverty in the San Diego Jewish community.
 

Koinonia Family Services

We exist to bring hope and healing to children, youth and families through meaningful relationships and quality programs and services.
 

Lifeline Community Services

Lifeline’s mission is to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families through high-quality, community-based services.
 

LightBridge Hospice Community Foundation

The LightBridge Hospice Community Foundation is committed to enhancing the care of individuals receiving hospice or palliative care by providing therapeutic programs that ease suffering, bring joy, and encourage meaningful moments.
 

Lovely Hearts Nonprofit

Lovely Hearts is committed to enriching the lives of youth, individuals, and families by offering educational opportunities, transforming travel experiences, compelling storytelling, and artistic exploration. Through these endeavors, we aim to forge resilient, sustainable communities and contribute to economic prosperity.
 

Lucky Duck Foundation

Our mission is to prevent and alleviate the suffering of homelessness throughout San Diego County.
 

ME/CFS San Diego

ME/CFS San Diego, a California 501c3 non-profit organization, is actively working to increase awareness, education, access, and advocacy for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and other similar diseases.
 

Meals on Wheels

Our mission is to empower seniors and veterans to remain independent by nourishing their bodies, minds, and spirits.
 

Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee on Anti-Poverty of San Diego County, Inc. (MAAC)

Maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities.
 

MiraCosta College

Promote the benefits of MiraCosta College and secure resources that transform lives.
 

Mitchell Thorp Foundation

Supporting families whose children suffer from life-threatening illnesses, diseases and disorders, by providing financial, emotional and resources to their desperate situations.
 

Mountain Shadows Support Group

At Mountain Shadows Support Group, our mission is dedicated to providing a secure family environment that fosters enriching relationships, independence, and growth to individuals with intellectual disabilities within the community.
 

National Conflict Resolution Center

The National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) empowers individuals, organizations, and communities to address conflict, intolerance, and incivility. Founded in 1983, NCRC resolves issues with civility and equity through mediation and conflict resolution services. With 40 years of experience and over 20,000 cases managed, NCRC is a global leader in promoting constructive dialogue and fostering peaceful resolutions, locally and internationally.
 

Noah Homes

We provide exceptional residential care and choices for adults with developmental disabilities within an inclusive community.
 

Neighborhood Healthcare

To improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
 

North County LGBTQ Resource Center

To serve, empower, and advocate for North County's diverse LGBTQI community.
 

Ocean Discovery Institute

To inspire the next generation of science leaders, Ocean Discovery Institute creates learning experiences for young people traditionally excluded from science due to race, income status, and educational opportunity. Our students will join high-paying fields, break generational poverty, and change the future of science.
 

Pathways to Citizenship

Pathways' mission is to help qualified immigrants navigate the complex legal and cultural pathways to citizenship.
 

Pawsitive Teams

The mission of Pawsitive Teams is to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs who live in San Diego County by using the skills of highly-trained service, facility, and therapy dogs.
 

Paws for Purple Hearts

Paws for Purple Hearts improves the lives of America’s Warriors (Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members) facing mobility challenges and trauma-related conditions such as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) by providing the highest quality assistance dogs and canine-assisted therapeutic programs; and by building public awareness about the important role dogs play in helping Warriors along the road to recovery.
 

Peer Support Network

Peer Support Network exists to aid in improving the quality of life for adults between the ages of 18 and 65 years with acquired disabilities. Support is provided through financial, material, and time donations, utilizing a peer-to-peer platform, and is based on individual needs. Our vision is to develop a network of individuals committed to enabling a higher quality of life for individuals and ​families suffering from acquired disabilities who are unable to meet their own financial and material needs.
 

ProduceGood

Build an informed and engaged community committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate hunger, reclaim and repurpose food waste and promote the health and well-being of all.
 

Project Street Vet

Project Street Vet is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit public charity that provides free veterinary care, treatment, and support to the pets of individuals experiencing homelessness and/or housing vulnerability.
 

Promises2Kids

Promises2Kids is dedicated to our mission of creating a brighter future for foster children® in San Diego County. From the moment they come into foster care and through to adulthood, Promises2Kids provides the hope, support, and opportunities these individuals need to change their lives for the better… now and for years to come. Our programs include Camp Connect, Guardian Scholars, Foster Funds, and the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center.
 

RusCrane Law Firm, A.P.C.

RusCrane Law Firm, a 501(c)(3) public charity, provides legal services, pro bono and low bono, to immigrants and their families. For the public good, we are committed to indigent persons within the community in greater San Diego County. Immigration law and policy is the top priority to share the knowledge about and to assist with in our community.
 

San Diego Blood Bank

The primary blood provider to Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and the safety net for hospitals in our region. Every year, more than 150,000 units of blood provided by SDBB are transfused into patients of all ages, socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds struggling with life-threatening medical conditions. SDBB is currently raising funds for a new bloodmobile and your gift through San Diego Gives will be matched – up to $20,000 – thanks to the John P. Martin Foundation.
 

San Diego Diverse Business Association (SDDBA)

San Diego Diverse Business Association is dedicated to strengthening and empowering Diverse Businesses located throughout the County of San Diego. Through our experienced team and partnerships, the SDDBA strives to support the economic growth of minority, disadvantaged, woman, micro, and disabled veteran owned businesses.
 

San Diego Futures Foundation

Improve Lives Through Technology
 

San Diego Habitat for Humanity

Seeking to put God’s love into action, San Diego Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
 

San Diego Humane Society & SPCA

Create a more humane world by inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people.
 

San Diego Organizing Project

Since 1979, SDOP has equipped people of faith and spiritual values to build power and organize their communities to win racial and economic justice policies through leadership development & training, community education, and civic engagement & advocacy.
 

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

To provide equal access to the justice system by serving as a bridge between indigent and other disadvantaged people in San Diego County and the volunteer lawyers and others who are willing to donate their time and resources.
 

San Ysidro Health

The mission of San Ysidro Health is to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve, with access for all.
 

Seacrest Foundation

The mission of Seacrest Foundation is to obtain funding in support of San Diego Hebrew Homes and Jewish Home Care Services, Inc. whose activities are designed to advance senior care and enhance healthy living by providing housing and supportive services.
 

Senior Gleaners of San Diego County

We feed the hungry by gathering surplus crops and unsold groceries for food distributors across San Diego County. Help us by volunteering, donating or both!
 

Shelter to Soldier

We adopt dogs from local shelters and train them to become psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress (PTS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Military Sexual Trauma (MST). The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with active duty military and veterans, and deploys the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors, a team of certified therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers, to provide no-cost visits of love and comfort to local military.
 

Shoreline Community Services

At Shoreline Community Services, we are committed to creating an interdependent community united by the common goal of fostering a thriving, safe, and welcoming neighborhood for everyone. Our current focus is addressing the unmet needs of unsheltered individuals and families in the Central Beach Area of San Diego. Through compassion and equity, we ensure that the most vulnerable members of our community receive the care and support they need, thanks to the efforts of dedicated Community Members and Community Partners.
 

Shyne San Diego

Shyne's mission is the economic advancement and financial freedom of survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking through small business development and entrepreneurship.
 

Solutions for Change

Solving family homelessness - One family, one community at a time.
 

Spay Neuter Action Project

Saving Lives by Reducing Pet Overpopulation.
 

The Arc of San Diego

The Arc of San Diego supports and empowers people with disabilities to achieve their life goals.
 

The Brother Benno Foundation

The Brother Benno Foundation's mission is to continue Brother Benno's ministry by living out the gospel of Matthew 25:31-45 with love and compassion. Our goals are to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, shelter the homeless, clothe the naked, comfort the sick, and support those recovering from addiction. We trust in God’s providence to provide the resources and people needed to fulfill our mission.
 

The Elizabeth Hospice

To enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life's journey and for those who grieve.
 

The Princess Project San Diego

The Princess Project promotes self confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who might not otherwise attend prom.
 

The Shine Project Foundation

Our mission is to bridge the gap between families with children, teens, and young adults with special needs and local communities by partnering with businesses and organizations to provide special enrichment events and inclusive opportunities.
 

The Vision for Children Foundation

We are dedicated to curing hereditary childhood blindness and vision disorders.
 

Travelers Aid Society of San Diego

Providing connections and solutions that prevent or address crisis
 

TrueCare

To improve the health status of our diverse communities by providing quality healthcare that is comprehensive, affordable, and culturally sensitive.
 

Urban Corps of San Diego County

Urban Corps of San Diego County is a certified local conservation corps whose mission is to provide young adults with the tools to expand their career opportunities through education, life skills training and paid work experience on projects that benefit our communities.
 

UURISE

Advancing Justice and Human Rights for Immigrants and Refugees
 

VETS - Beyond The Uniform

The mission of VETS – Beyond The Uniform is based on four main objectives: 1) reducing veteran unemployment & underemployment, 2) reducing the high numbers of veteran suicides, 3) supporting military spouses in their career pursuits, and 4) mentoring employers in the creation of veteran-friendly organizations.
 

VetCTAP

We increase the veteran employment rate by helping transitioning military, veterans, and spouses build personal confidence and enhance their individual economic stability through job search skills training, practical tools, and one-on-one coaching.
 

Veterans Navigation Center

The Veterans Navigation Center helps every veteran thrive, live a successful civilian life, and achieve their personal, professional, and family goals by navigating their access to benefits and services and removing any barriers they may have encountered during or after military service or in early transition.
 

Villa de Vida, Inc.

Villa de Vida creates communities where adults with developmental challenges can live life fully.
 

Voices of Our City Choir Inc.

Voices of Our City amplifies the voices of people impacted by homelessness through music and the arts. Our Choir Members develop renewed hope, personal empowerment, and the life skills to achieve their goals.
 

Walden Family Services (Walden Environment)

Our focus is on providing critical support to foster and adoptive children and families across Southern California. Through diverse programs and initiatives, Walden aims to create stable, nurturing environments that enable children in need to thrive and realize their full potential.
 

Warrior Village Project

Providing affordable, permanent housing for homeless veterans while training the next generation of home builders
 

Whole Person Care Clinic

Whole Person Care Clinic’s mission is to provide holistic healthcare to underserved populations, uniting licensed medical professionals, students, and communities to address medical needs and social determinants of health, thereby fostering an equitable and healthier society.
 

Public Safety

ADL San Diego

ADL’s mission is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all. To advance our mission here in San Diego, ADL’s local team fights antisemitism, hate and extremism wherever they arise, including in our K-12 schools, on college campuses and in other public, private and online spaces. We do this by providing resources and training to help individuals and organizations address and prevent hate and bias incidents.
 

Center for Community Solutions

It is the mission of Center for Community Solutions to end relationship and sexual violence by being a catalyst for caring communities and social justice.
 

Girls Rising Above Child Exploitation, Inc. (GRACE)

Our mission is to support, empower, and provide services to trafficked, exploited, and at-risk youth.
 

Healthy Day Partners

The mission of Healthy Day Partners is to nourish and heal people and planet through healthier and more equitable local food systems, ecological practices, and environmental education.
 

inewsource

iNewsource is a non-profit news organization dedicated to in-depth investigative journalism in the San Diego region. They uncover and report on critical issues affecting the community, from government accountability to social justice. Through rigorous reporting and data-driven storytelling, iNewsource empowers citizens with essential information, promoting transparency and driving positive change in their local area.
 

Koinonia Family Services

We exist to bring hope and healing to children, youth and families through meaningful relationships and quality programs and services.
 

Lifeline Community Services

Lifeline’s mission is to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families through high-quality, community-based services.
 

North County LGBTQ Resource Center

To serve, empower, and advocate for North County's diverse LGBTQI community.
 

San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation

Our mission is to provide enhanced equipment, training, technology, and program resources to ensure the men and women of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department are well-equipped to protect the residents, property, and environment of San Diego and the surrounding region.
 

San Diego Humane Society & SPCA

Create a more humane world by inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people.
 

San Diego Organizing Project

Since 1979, SDOP has equipped people of faith and spiritual values to build power and organize their communities to win racial and economic justice policies through leadership development & training, community education, and civic engagement & advocacy.
 

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation

Empower innovative solutions to climate change through education, community engagement, and research.
 

Racial Justice

Accessity

Accessity’s mission is to open doors of financial opportunity to those historically with less access to capital and business support: entrepreneurs of color, women, immigrant, and low-to-moderate income entrepreneurs, so they can build a prosperous business and livelihood for themselves and their families, while also strengthening our communities.
 

ADL San Diego

ADL’s mission is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all. To advance our mission here in San Diego, ADL’s local team fights antisemitism, hate and extremism wherever they arise, including in our K-12 schools, on college campuses and in other public, private and online spaces. We do this by providing resources and training to help individuals and organizations address and prevent hate and bias incidents.
 

Casa Cornelia Law Center

Casa Cornelia Law Center, a 501(c)(3) public interest law firm, provides quality pro bono legal services to victims of human and civil rights violations. Our primary commitment is to indigent persons within the immigrant community in greater San Diego County. We also seek to educate others regarding the impact of immigration law and policy on the community and the public good.
 

Cause San Diego

Our mission is to build a stronger, more vibrant San Diego region by accelerating social impact of for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations.
 

Chicano Federation

To cultivate opportunities and advocate for families and individuals for a more equitable comunidad.
 

Climate Action Campaign

Climate Action Campaign’s mission is to achieve a safe, equitable Zero Carbon future through effective policy action at the local, regional, and state level. We organize this work into Five Fights through a lens of equity and justice: 100% Clean Electricity; All-Electric Homes; Bikeable/Walkable Neighborhoods; World-Class Transit; and Resiliency.
 

Computers 2 Kids

Computers 2 Kids (C2K) is a leading advocate for Digital Equity by recycling and refurbishing computers and providing affordable access for the technologically underserved. Paired with training, connectivity, and support, C2K creates digital inclusion, which strengthens Health, Educational, and Economic Equity.
 

Freedom2Succeed

We disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline by preparing at-risk youth for college and career success.
 

Greater Than Tech

Greater Than Tech is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping create the next generation of innovative technology leaders by introducing girls and underserved students to immersive educational programs at the intersection of STEM and business.
 

GRID Alternatives San Diego

Our mission is to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy. GRID Alternatives envisions a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
 

Groundwork San Diego - Chollas Creek

Groundwork San Diego-Chollas Creek works at the intersection of social, environmental, and climate justice, grounded in strong university and community partnerships, to deliver education, green infrastructure, and climate safe neighborhoods.
 

Healthy Day Partners

The mission of Healthy Day Partners is to nourish and heal people and planet through healthier and more equitable local food systems, ecological practices, and environmental education.
 

Immigrants in Corporate Inc.

Immigrants in Corporate bridges workplace gaps for immigrants and first-generation professionals, ensuring their voices shape inclusion efforts in corporate America. We provide leadership and professional development through networking, coaching, and resources, empowering immigrants to thrive and advance. Additionally, we advocate for equity, amplify immigrant voices, and support entrepreneurship among immigrant professionals and businesses.
 

inewsource

iNewsource is a non-profit news organization dedicated to in-depth investigative journalism in the San Diego region. They uncover and report on critical issues affecting the community, from government accountability to social justice. Through rigorous reporting and data-driven storytelling, iNewsource empowers citizens with essential information, promoting transparency and driving positive change in their local area.
 

Jewish Federation of San Diego

To create a vibrant, caring, connecting and secure Jewish community.
 

Joueur Confidence Foundation Inc.

The primary mission of the Joueur Confidence Foundation is to empower underserved youth and young adults through comprehensive personal, career, and leadership development programs. Our mission is to eradicate hindering stigmas and foster confidence, competence, and leadership within minority communities, thereby creating a more progressive and inclusive society for all.
 

Kim Center For Social Balance

Uniting employers and regions around data and common goals to make sure everyone has a fair chance to succeed at work.
 

Koinonia Family Services

We exist to bring hope and healing to children, youth and families through meaningful relationships and quality programs and services.
 

MANA de San Diego

MANA de San Diego transforms communities by empowering Latinas to achieve upward mobility and a better quality of life.
 

Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee on Anti-Poverty of San Diego County, Inc. (MAAC)

Maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities.
 

National Conflict Resolution Center

The National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) empowers individuals, organizations, and communities to address conflict, intolerance, and incivility. Founded in 1983, NCRC resolves issues with civility and equity through mediation and conflict resolution services. With 40 years of experience and over 20,000 cases managed, NCRC is a global leader in promoting constructive dialogue and fostering peaceful resolutions, locally and internationally.
 

North County LGBTQ Resource Center

To serve, empower, and advocate for North County's diverse LGBTQI community.
 

Ocean Discovery Institute

To inspire the next generation of science leaders, Ocean Discovery Institute creates learning experiences for young people traditionally excluded from science due to race, income status, and educational opportunity. Our students will join high-paying fields, break generational poverty, and change the future of science.
 

Pathways to Citizenship

Pathways' mission is to help qualified immigrants navigate the complex legal and cultural pathways to citizenship.
 

Peer Support Network

Peer Support Network exists to aid in improving the quality of life for adults between the ages of 18 and 65 years with acquired disabilities. Support is provided through financial, material, and time donations, utilizing a peer-to-peer platform, and is based on individual needs. Our vision is to develop a network of individuals committed to enabling a higher quality of life for individuals and ​families suffering from acquired disabilities who are unable to meet their own financial and material needs.
 

San Diego Diverse Business Association (SDDBA)

San Diego Diverse Business Association is dedicated to strengthening and empowering Diverse Businesses located throughout the County of San Diego. Through our experienced team and partnerships, the SDDBA strives to support the economic growth of minority, disadvantaged, woman, micro, and disabled veteran owned businesses.
 

San Diego Education Fund

The mission of SDEF is to provide scholarships, mentoring, and financial aid advising for first-generation, ethnically diverse, low-income college students aspiring to be teachers, scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians in San Diego. Since its inception, SDEF has focused on expanding educational opportunities for high academic achievers with low incomes in SDUSD, transforming lives, strengthening the educational system, and building stronger communities. SDEF has been a pioneer in advancing higher education for all students, regardless of gender or color.
 

San Diego Organizing Project

Since 1979, SDOP has equipped people of faith and spiritual values to build power and organize their communities to win racial and economic justice policies through leadership development & training, community education, and civic engagement & advocacy.
 

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

To provide equal access to the justice system by serving as a bridge between indigent and other disadvantaged people in San Diego County and the volunteer lawyers and others who are willing to donate their time and resources.
 

UURISE

Advancing Justice and Human Rights for Immigrants and Refugees
 

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