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We foster uplifting and connected communities, where institutions and systems provide fair access to opportunities for all.

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The National Marine Mammal Foundation is creating pathways to careers in ocean conservation and research. 🌊🦭

Funding from our Youth Workforce initiative will enable the NMMF to offer paid career opportunities.

Learn more: heyor.ca/TT55s4

#NationalMentoringMonth #OceanConservation

05.01.2026 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Community health clinics, like the UC San Diego School of Medicine Student-Run Free Clinic Project, are transforming the lives of thousands in our community by providing vital care. πŸ₯πŸ’™

Support their work and learn more at heyor.ca/xDThkM

#SanDiego #FreeClinic #CommunityCare #SanDiegoNonprofits

26.12.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wishing you a peaceful holiday season. πŸŽ‡βœ¨

We’re especially grateful for the moments of connection and the shared commitment to strengthening our community over the last year. We look forward to continuing this important work together in 2026πŸŒŸβ€‰

Happy holidays!

#HappyHolidays #SanDiego

23.12.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Immigrants are foundational to the vibrancy, strength, and prosperity of San Diego County.

We’re proud to stand with The California Endowment and 30 other California foundations to submit public comment in opposition to the proposed changes to the Public Charge regulation.

#HumanRightsForAll

23.12.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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During the Month of Giving, we're celebrating the power of philanthropyβ€”because our region thrives when we can all reach our full potential.

Our work is helping more people achieve financial security, health, empowerment, and connection.

Visit heyor.ca/qkg59N to learn more.

#MonthofGiving

19.12.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Crystal Page to VP of Communications. πŸ‘πŸ™Œ

In this new role, Crystal will continue to guide communications strategies and work across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Congratulations! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Learn more: heyor.ca/YpHhRb

#SanDiegoNonProfit

17.12.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘β€‰πŸ‘β€‰ Congrats to our CEO, Grant Oliphant, Managing Director, Mike Krenn, Board Members Constance Carroll and Mary Walshok, and Chairman of the Board, Dan Yates for being included in the San Diego Business Journal's 500 Most Influential People in San Diego for 2025.

Read more: heyor.ca/SNotxu

12.12.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Everyone deserves access to trusted care. Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is making that possible every day in San Diego. πŸ’™

We proudly support their work as part of our initiative to strengthen community clinics.

Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=P4RNo9pPPgY

#PlannedParenthood

10.12.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How can a foundation use all its resources to support a thriving region? In this special episode, Gil, our own CFIO, unpacks how the foundation’s investment strategy works in tandem with our grantmaking to advance health, creativity, and economic opportunity.

www.prebysfdn.org/gilalvarado

05.12.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Denim or Leather? πŸ€”β€‰ We chatted with Claudia Biezunski-Rodriguez of Sew Loka to find out her fashion picks during the first-ever Slow Fashion Day.

This incredible event celebrated sustainability in our community with upcycling workshops. πŸͺ‘🧡

#SlowFashionDay #SewLoka #SanDiego #Upcycling

04.12.2025 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Challenge Center is dramatically improving people’s quality of life and saving the medical system millions of dollars a year.

πŸ’™ Honor International Day of Persons with Disabilities today by learning more at challengecenter.org/

#InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities #IDPWD

04.12.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have the power to make a real difference for our community. 🌎

You can celebrate Giving Tuesday by signing up to volunteer your time or donate funds to these local nonprofits in need of our support.

☞ Learn more: heyor.ca/Z4otvR

#Volunteer #MonthofGiving #GivingTuesday

02.12.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Vista Community Clinic provides HIV education, screening, and support year-round to anyone in our community.

They treat more than 70,000 patients annually by creating a space where all community members can feel empowered to choose health.

Learn more: ➑️ vistacommunityclinic.org

#WorldAIDSDay

02.12.2025 00:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Creative Cures: How Art and Science Enhance Health and Wellbeing. πŸŽ¨πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬

Explore the transformative impact of art on our mental and physical health in this talk from our 2025 WAVES Festival.

πŸ“Ή Watch more at heyor.ca/7xwquJ

#WAVESFestival #SanDiego #ArtsAndCulture #Sciences #Theatre

28.11.2025 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"La primera vez que puse mi altar fue en 1960. Tuve un par de gemelitos el 26 de octubre y ellos fallecieron el dΓ­a que nacieronβ€”solamente vivieron dos horas.

Cada vela representa uno de mis familiares, a cada uno se le dedica una calaverita y una vela."

prebysfdn.org/susana

25.11.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🀝Collaboration wins when everyone is at the table.
In our latest episode of Stop & Talk, we explore how Walking Shield partners with tribal nations, federal agencies, and nonprofits to build roads, water wells, electrical line, and pathways for self‑determination.

www.prebysfdn.org/walkingshield

24.11.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEWS: Today, the Lucky Duck Foundation and the Prebys Foundation announced the launch of the United for Youth initiative with a $5M, joined by the David C. Copley Foundation to unite 40+ orgs to support 500 current & former foster youth over the next 2 years.

luckyduckfoundation.org/unitedforyouth

20.11.2025 23:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Veterans make up 9% of San Diego's population. They're our neighbors, friends and family members.

@workshops4warriors.bsky.social is creating fulfilling career paths for over 1,600 U.S. veterans through CNC machining and welding training programs and credentials.

Learn more: wfw.org/
#Veterans

19.11.2025 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEWSβ€”Prebys is proud to award over $4 million to more than 20 community health organizations strengthening access to healthcare and improving well-being in San Diegoβ€”to extend care through mobile units, longer hours, and new collaboration models.

More at www.prebysfdn.org/4mcommunityh...

12.11.2025 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEWSβ€”Today we announced a $3M grant to Feeding San Diego & the San Diego Food Bank to expand emergency food distribution, support local farms, and ensure equitable access to nutritious food as federal resources diminish.

Join us and donate to the San Diego Unity Fund at SDFoundation.org/unity

07.11.2025 00:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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San Diego is forever greener with more spaces for connection and healing, thanks to Kate Sessions. 🌿

🌳 Celebrate Kate Sessions Day at the free tree planting event on Nov. 7th: sandiego.gov/event/kate-sessions-day-planting-event

Photo credit: San Diego History Center
#SanDiego #KateSessions

06.11.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Barry Edelstein, Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director of The Old Globe Theatre, leads an inspiring conversation on how Shakespeare and the theatre can serve as a β€‹β€œhub” where diverse people come together to reflect, imagine, and connect.

Watch more: heyor.ca/7xwquJ

#SanDiego #OldGlobeTheatre

29.10.2025 23:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Artist and playwright Thelma Virata de Castro's work is uniquely shaped by her experience growing up in the Filipino community.

Celebrate #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth by listening to Thelma tell her story on our Stop and Talk podcast at heyor.ca/W8yPe6

#FilipinoArtists #SanDiegoArts

24.10.2025 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Prebys is proud to invest $5 million in San Diego-based startups advancing medical research and patient care. One more way we’re strengthening our region’s workforce and health ecosystem, attracting more capital, and investing in the future of San Diego

prebysfdn.org/PrebysVentur...

22.10.2025 23:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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United for San Diego is a partnership betwen Prebys Foundation, Price Philanthropies, San Diego Foundation and the Price Familyβ€”working together to help keep San Diegans housed, fed and healthy.

www.sdfoundation.org/community-im...

21.10.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As the Tijuana River pollution continues to close their shoreline, South Bay kids are losing access to their beaches.

Thankfully, nonprofits like Outdoor Outreach, Un Mar de Colores, and Paddle for Peacer are driving youth to cleaner beaches.

Read more: heyor.ca/AuFr5q

20.10.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arts venues and spaces are vital for our community. 🌎🎨

Our $13.4M Arts Ecosystem grant supports arts organizations so they can keep their doors open for allβ€”fostering connection, creativity, and cultural expression.

Read more: heyor.ca/XhZfB7

17.10.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Together, we’re building a San Diego where no one is left behind.

United for San Diego is one of the largest collaborative philanthropic efforts in our county's history supporting our community's access to food, housing, and healthcare.

🀝 Donate now at SDFoundation.org/Unity

16.10.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re proud to stand with the resilient arts organizations bringing hope, connection, and possibility to San Diegans.

As local nonprofits face existential challenges amid funding cuts, the Prebys Foundation is investing $13.4M in emergency support. 🌟

15.10.2025 22:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Training with GRID connects with me on a personal level because in Iraq, we didn’t have power all 24 hrs. So, we used to save it for later in the day. So, It’s important to me, what GRID Alternatives is doing to connect people to solar power."
Check out Wisam's story www.prebysfdn.org/wisam

14.10.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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