• 10 Things About Frank Ortega & San Diego Food Bank

    “I have more years behind me than in front of me and appreciate every day I get to see the sun rise.” The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is proud to serve as the regional food safety-net for all persons in San Diego County facing food insecurity. On average, the Food Bank is feeding 400,000 people each month ...
  • 10 Things About Douglas Chang & San Diego Crew Classic

    “The fight is won or lost far away from the witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road; long before I dance under those lights.” – Muhammad Ali The San Diego Crew Classic (SDCC) was formed in 1973 to bring the nation’s top collegiate crews to Mission Bay in the spring for a showdown regatta. ...
  • 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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