People / Giving
Cos. Find Giving Back Pays In Many Ways
Pure Project Uses 1% for the Planet To Connect With Causes
Boochcraft. Charlie & Echo. Mamma Chia. Everyday California. Pure Project brewing. These are a handful of the dozens of San Diego-based companies to join 1% for the Planet.
Sanford Gives $350M to National University
Banker and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford continued his generous support of National University with the announcement of $350 million gift to the university, which places it among the top 15 largest donations to a higher education institution.
Sanford Gift to Fund Compassion Research at UC San Diego
San Diego philanthropist Denny Sanford made a major gift to UC San Diego for research into the biology of compassion. Such research could help train future generations of physicians.
Realtors Help Provide Resource for Homeless
The Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors, a real estate trade group for San Diego-area realtors, recently presented a $5,000 check to the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce Foundation to help pay for a website featuring resources to assist homeless people in the East County.
Villa Musica Gets $10,000 to Help People Tune In to Their Musical Side
Villa Musica, San Diego’s community music center, held its “Spring Musicale” at the home of board member Lacey Logan in Del Mar.
Women United Is Ready To Take Bold Action
United Way announced that its Women’s Leadership Council has re-envisioned its role to focus on forging and growing a network of partnerships, emerging with a new name — Women United — and $100,000 in new grants, as well as a new chair, Christina Hastings.
Heart and Soul Gala Raises $1.5 Million
Jewish Family Service of San Diego raised a record-setting $1.5 million at its annual Heart and Soul Gala held recently at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. The signature benefit highlighted the nonprofit’s work to provide resources and support to more than 32,000 San Diegans of all ages, faiths and backgrounds.
SD 500: Jaye Connolly-Labelle
SDBJ 500 recap: Jaye Connolly-LaBelle
OH! San Diego Helps Us All Share S.D.’s Architectural Treasures
The San Diego Architectural Foundation announced that more than 200 attendees, volunteers, and donors joined to kick off the 4th annual OH! San Diego (Open House San Diego) with a Polynesian-themed launch party at Bali Hai Restaurant on Shelter Island in Point Loma.
Miracle Babies Delivers Emotional, Financial Support to Families
Breakfast at Tiffany’s raised $60,000 for Miracle Babies at the five-year anniversary of the Miracle Circle Auxiliary recently at La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla.
