• 10 Things About Malissa Rosa Sanfilippo & Patrons of the Prado

    Do your best, try your best, and cherish your family and friends. Patrons of the Prado is committed to raising funds to benefit arts, science, and cultural centers on the Prado in Balboa Park and for programs that provide educational access for San Diego County K-12 school children to the world-class treasures of Balboa Park, inspiring cultural fluency for future ...
  • 10 Things About Dave Walker & Home of Guiding Hands

    “Don’t tell me the sky is the limit, when there are footprints on the moon” –Paul Brandt Home of Guiding Hands has been providing services for over 55 years to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Home of Guiding Hands truly goes above and beyond for their clients, whom they consider family. Whether it is planning an event at their ...
  • 10 Things About Barbara Bry and Divya Kakaiya & Girl Scouts San Diego

    Girl Scouts San Diego builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. For 24 years, Girl Scouts San Diego’s Cool Women Celebration has honored more than 200 exemplary leaders for their positive contributions to the development of girls and women. This year’s event will shine a spotlight on five remarkable women from diverse fields ...
  • 10 Things About John Howard & San Diego Blood Bank

    “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson  In 1950, the San Diego Blood Bank was established through the support of the San Diego County Medical Society. From 1950 to 1953, annual donations averaged 27,000 pints in San Diego County. By 1986, donations reached 86,000 pints annually and have exceeded 100,000 for many years now. Today, the ...
  • 10 Things About Eva Pacheco & Excellence and Justice in Education

    “Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi. Excellence and Justice in Education (EJE) was founded by Eva and Jesus Pacheco over 30 years ago. What began as a small grass-roots parent advocacy organization evolved into EJE Academies, the dual language TK-8th grade independent charter school providing quality bilingual education for all students attending EJE ...
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