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Minnie Campa Rzeslawski Minerva (Minnie) Rzeslawski has devoted the past three decades of her life and career to serving San Diego residents as a successful Realtor and community leader. As Founder and CEO of 24K International Realty, and now affiliated with RE/ MAX...

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) is a rigorous college preparatory school with an unparalleled leadership program and a variety of co-curricular activities. For over one hundred and thirty years we have been educating young women in the spirit of excellence and...

Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. More than 41 million American women are living with one or more types of cardiovascular disease, yet only one in five view heart disease as their greatest health threat. Heart disease is still the...

Your La Jolla, Del Mar & Rancho Santa Fe Luxury Real Estate Specialists, Scott Appleby and Kerry Appleby Payne, the dynamic brother-sister duo, were raised in La Jolla, The Jewel by the Sea. They spent their school years and early post college years in La Jolla,...

AquaVie Fitness + Wellness Club is a state-of-the-art, all-encompassing fitness, spa and wellness escape. Our four-level 40,000 square foot facility is adjacent to The Westgate Hotel and located at 234 Broadway Avenue. Guests of The Westgate Hotel may experience this...

The Arc of San Diego, a private, not-for-profit corporation, is one of the region's largest human-service agencies. We provide an extensive array of services to people with disabilities in San Diego County. Founded in 1951 by a determined group of people who felt they...

In their quest to make the world a better place, Ascension Leadership Academy’s founders, Brad and Jenna Ballard moved to San Diego in 2016 to bring a new flare of personal development to the best city in the country. They believed that their emotional intelligence...

Athena is a women's empowerment organization that fast tracks women in STEM through leadership development. By transforming scientists and technologists into corporate leaders, the goal is to widen the bridge and empower 1 million women in STEM, by 2030. Its 20+ year...

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 third grade. The Challenge Barrio Logan is primarily a Latino...

Great futures have been starting here for nearly 75 years. The BGCGSD serves over 25,000 kids annually ages 5- to 18-years old with ACADEMIC SUCCESS, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT and HEALTHY LIFESTYLE programs at 19 community-based sites county-wide. MISSION STATEMENT To...

Broadway/San Diego - A Nederlander Presentation Broadway/San Diego is part of the nationally recognized Nederlander Producing Company of America – one of the country’s largest and most experienced operators of live theater. Broadway/San Diego made its original debut...

C.J. Charles Jewelers Purveyors of fantasy, CJ Charles has been a Californian institution since 1986. Family owned and operated by Vahid Moradi, all team members make it a mission to fulfill our tagline, Exceeding the Extraordinary. Our downtown La Jolla showroom is...

California Coast Credit Union California Coast Credit Union was founded with the promise of “people helping people.” From the moment we opened our doors in 1929, that guiding principle has been apparent in everything we do, from the accounts, loans and rates we offer,...

CECUT ¿Qué es el CECUT? El CECUT es un centro cultural de México en la frontera, fundado el 20 de octubre de 1982. Es la institución que concentra la oferta cultural más amplia y diversa de la región noroeste, y la única infraestructura de la Secretaría de Cultura,...

Voted "Best Premium Cruise Line" in Travel Weekly's 2016 Annual Globe Awards. It’s just one of a host of awards we’ve received that all come from our commitment to excellence.  From exploring the world’s best destinations, serving up exceptional culinary experiences,...

Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. We are insights-driven and outcome-based to help accelerate returns on your IT and business investments. In all we do, our goal is to build trusted relationships through...

Champions for Health is the new name for the San Diego County Medical Society Foundation. As we have matured over the past 11 years, and as Health has taken on a greater meaning than just healthcare, we have been blessed with a growing number of champions working with...

Charity Ball Net proceeds from the  Charity Ball – Leap Into the Future, benefit Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. Since 1909, The Charity Ball has been an integral part of the philanthropic and social fabric of San Diego. Beginning in 1953, the year before the...

About Chicano Federation   HOME BASED PROGRAM Home visitors work with parents of children 0-5 years on their child's learning and development. Weekly in-home parenting and child development education, socializations and field trips, referrals to community...

Comic Con Museum The SAN DIEGO COMIC CONVENTION (Comic-Con International) is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general public’s awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular...

Founded in 2003, Cygnet Theatre is a leading regional company and one of San Diego’s cultural icons. Each year, Cygnet Theatre creates an eclectic mix of 6 or 7 mainstage productions, from classics to world premieres to Broadway-style musicals. On stage and off,...

At the Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation, our mission is clear – we want to cure diabetes now. How serious are we about fulfilling that goal? Perhaps one of our longtime board members put it best: “We want to turn off the lights.” Simply put, we aim to put...

Doors of Change Our vision is to ensure that every young adult in San Diego County has the resources and support necessary to live a healthy and productive life off the streets. outreach Twice weekly, trained professionals and volunteers from Doors of Change™  comb...

Elite Lifestyle Management We elevate our members’ lives by providing a fully immersive lifestyle experience dictated by the needs and wants of our members.   Our members are discerning individuals with busy lives, big dreams, and high expectations. Whether it’s...

Offering entertainment that is custom fit to your theme or event. ENCORE is comprised of extremely diverse musicians, performers and entertainers including Grammy Award winning talent. Our performers have worked with the world's best including: Prince, Alicia Keys,...

Epilepsy Foundation The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County leads the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures and save lives. The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County is a 501(c)(3)...

Episcopal Community Services MISSION AND VISION Operating under our mission of serving God by serving those in need through programs that foster hope, dignity, and independence, Episcopal Community Services (ECS) inspires children, empowers adults and transforms...

Face Foundation Mission: To enhance and preserve the quality of life of companion animals by providing access to necessary medical care and education. Vision: To create a world where no family pet dies due to financial hardship. Values: Fulfillment: Achieving our...

About Father Joe’s Villages in San Diego As San Diego’s largest homeless services provider, Father Joe’s Villages offers a wide variety of housing and services at several locations including: St. Vincent de Paul Village Josue Homes and our five affordable housing...

Mission We are committed to a culture of responsibility and dignity and to leading our local community in the fight against hunger by efficiently providing access to food and nutritious meals. Feeding San Diego builds local and national partnerships with purpose....

The Fleet Science Center connects people of all ages to the possibilities and power of science to create a better future. Our mission is to realize a San Diego where everyone is connected to the power of science. At the science center, you can explore and investigate...

Freedom Dogs is a nonprofit organization devoted to serving wounded members of the military who are attempting to return to civilian life. Along with our trainers, our specialty service dogs provide both physical and emotional support, helping wounded warriors to...

Ever since Troop 1 was founded in Coronado in January 1917, Girl Scouts San Diego has been helping girls develop valuable life and leadership skills and a strong sense of self. In 2017, we celebrated our 100th anniversary with our girls and their families, our...

Home of Guiding Hands (HGH) was created as a result of a small, but dedicated and ambitious group of leaders in East County. Since our inception in 1961, Home of Guiding Hands has provided benchmark programming and housing for men, women and children with...

Home Start: Strengthening Families, Protecting Children We recognize that all children hope for a bright future. That’s why Home Start works tirelessly to help families identify and use their strengths to build a better future for themselves. We are committed to a...

DISCOVER THE WORLD OF INDELIBLE EXPERIENCES AT HOTEL DEL CORONADO Since it was first built more than 125 years ago, the Hotel del Coronado has been a beacon of grandeur and refinement among vacation destinations in Southern California and the world. With its iconic...

Immunotherapy Foundation (IF) is a non-profit organization that strategically funds the most promising cancer immunotherapy research, focused on HPV-driven cancers. IF works directly with world-class researchers to accelerate the discovery and development of new and...

Jewish Community Foundation The Jewish Community Foundation partners with individuals, families, and community organizations to help them achieve their philanthropic goals. As a leading resource for philanthropy in San Diego, the Foundation manages over $700 million...

Jewish Family Service is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, healthier, more resilient San Diego. Since 1918, Jewish Family Service of San Diego has been a trusted community resource for individuals and families in times of need....

In 1936 Judge Jacob Weinberger united 2,000 Jews, three synagogues and several agencies in San Diego to form the United Jewish Fund (UJF) from the existing Federated Jewish Charities. The goal of the United Jewish Fund was to be on the frontlines helping Jews...

Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) envisions a future in which every youth leaving the foster care system has a community of caring adults waiting for them after 18.  We believe consistent, long-term help from the heart is the foundation for the success of our youth...

KPBS serves our local communities with news and entertainment programming that respects our audience with inspiring, intelligent and enlightening content. KPBS will deliver this content via multiple outlets, including television, radio, and digital media and will...

Featuring the works of over 150 established artists from San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Baja and beyond, the LJAWF features something for everyone including a silent auction, roving entertainment, a gourmet marketplace, the family art center and a wine and...

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, located in the heart of La Jolla, California, in San Diego County, is one of only 16 nonprofit membership libraries in the United States. This rare cultural institution, an important one to the greater San Diego area, offers a...

About La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre Para ver la pagina en Español haga click aquí.La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre was founded over 30 years ago, in 1988. We were one of the first centers in the world to focus solely on cosmetic surgery. We’re also famous for our...

Le Salon De Musiques Francois CHOUCHAN Founder & artistic director Acclaimed French-American pianist François Chouchan is a sensitive and generous artist whose beauty of sound, clarity of texture and integrity of interpretation have been highly praised. The...

Live Source was created by founder Scott Levin, whose passion for attending live events - and collecting memorabilia from those experiences - is the inspiration for the company. As an avid lifelong collector, Scott has bought, sold and traded lots of memorabilia....

M Winehouse, a very quaint Wine Bar, sits nestled in the heart of Little Italy. Entrepreneur and owner Ruth Melero followed her dream and opened up a beautiful space with great atmosphere that offers international wine, specialty drinks beers and bubbles for local and...

A tradition of serving the community. MAAC was founded upon a vision to provide a place where local families in need could find the means to self-sufficiency. Together, members from the San Diego Chapter of the GI Forum, Hermandad Mexicana, Laborer’s Local #89,...

Mainly Mozart: Innovative and Iconic A cultural icon celebrated for its imaginative and thoughtfully curated programming, artistic excellence, and distinguished history of acclaimed performances, San Diego’s Mainly Mozart Festival is one of North America’s top music...

Since 1980, Make-A-Wish® has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Make-A-Wish® San Diego grants wishes to eligible children in San Diego and Imperial Counties. THE MAKE-A-WISH® STORY Make-A-Wish is the legacy of Chris...

Manchester Financial Group acquires, develops, and manages high profile properties throughout the United States. Selectively investing in hospitality, technology, communications, and health service corporations, Manchester Financial Group diversifies its holdings,...

Founded with the vision of expanding the educational opportunities and enriching the lives of our children through participation in mariachi music, the Mariachi Scholarship Foundation has made an enormous, positive impact on the lives of thousands of students in San...

Mental Health Systems Mental Health Systems (MHS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to provide innovative and cost-effective mental health and drug and alcohol recovery services. Our agency was established to improve people’s lives and instill hope by using...

Mingei is dedicated to furthering the understanding of folk art, craft and design from all eras and cultures of the world. Since 1978 Mingei International Museum continues to collect, conserve and exhibit arts of daily use from traditional cultures of past and present...

Miracle Babies is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that was founded to support NICU families. When a baby is born premature or with medical complications, that family’s life changes drastically. Stress becomes a near constant emotion, difficult decisions must be made, and life in...

About Mission Federal Credit Union in San Diego! We’re a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative dedicated to serving your financial needs. You can think of us as your one-stop financial services provider, offering you all kinds of Savings Accounts, Loans,...

inspiring children through art and creativity Our mission: The New Children’s Museum is a new model of children’s museum whose mission is to stimulate imagination, creativity and critical thinking in children and families through inventive and engaging experiences...

The Old Globe Theatre was built in 1935 for the presentation of abridged versions of Shakespeare's plays as part of the California Pacific International Exposition. At the conclusion of the exposition in 1937, a non-profit producing corporation, the San Diego...

PATRONS OF THE PRADO IS COMMITTED TO RAISING FUNDS TO BENEFIT ELEVEN ARTS AND SCIENCE INSTITUTIONS ON THE PRADO IN BALBOA PARK, AND FOR PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ACCESS FOR SAN DIEGO SCHOOL CHILDREN TO THE WORLD-CLASS TREASURES OF BALBOA PARK, INSPIRING...

Promises2Kids is a leading nonprofit organization originally founded over 35 years ago as the Child Abuse Prevention Foundation of San Diego County. Since 1981, Promises2Kids has responded to the needs of foster children and provided support to children removed from...

Since it began in 1984, R•I•T•Z has raised over $20 million for the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research. R•I•T•Z has benefitted countless habitats at the Zoo and Safari Park including Africa Rocks,...

Follow the path that leads to ROMP Enchanted… The night will sparkle like a magical garden, filled with delights of delectable dining, dancing, and entertaining surprises. As a valued ROMP supporter, you’ll foster the magic of togetherness and hope for families with...

Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego provides a “home away from home” for families with children being treated for serious, often life-threatening conditions at local hospitals. The Ronald McDonald House relies on community support. It is the only service of...

SALK INSTITUTE: WHERE CURES BEGIN The Salk Institute embodies Jonas Salk’s mission to dare to make dreams into reality. We explore the very foundations of life, seeking new realities in neuroscience, genetics, immunology and more. We are small by choice, intimate by...

The Salvation Army Mission Statement The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus...

San Diego Air and Space Museum: Preserve, Inspire, Educate, Celebrate! Preserve significant artifacts of air and space history and technology. Inspire excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Educate the public about the historical and social...

The Mission of the San Diego Automotive Museum is to tell the story of the social and technological past, present, and future of motorized vehicles throughout its collections, exhibitions, educational programs....

San Diego Crew Classic The San Diego Crew Classic is the premiere spring rowing regatta. It is highly regarded among rowers spanning generations. But the SDCC is more than just an event for rowing. San Diego is famous for its multi-faceted and multi-cultural...

Established in 1977, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is a critical component to the welfare of San Diego County, providing food to people in need, advocating for the hungry and educating the public about hunger-related issues. Through a combination of...

Sdge Customer Service Sustainability The future is what we make it. Let’s make it a promising one for everyone. Our Commitment Clean Energy Energy Storage Sustainable Operations Energy Resiliency  Clean Transportation  Climate Research  Community Outreach &...

La Raza Lawyers Association Formed in 1979, with a handful of Latino attorneys, San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association (SDLRLA) has grown to represent over three hundred Latino and Latina lawyers practicing in San Diego County. SDLRLA is one of 18 affiliate bar...

The San Diego Latino Film Festival was established 21 years ago as a student film festival focusing on works by Latinos and/or about the Latino Experience. Since that time, The San Diego Latino Film Festival has developed into one of the larger and well-respected...

San Diego Opera is a widely respected member of the international opera community and an invaluable cultural resource to the San Diego region. San Diego Opera Guild was founded in 1950 to present San Francisco Opera productions in the San Diego community. San Diego...

WE SERVE THE SDPD SO THEY CAN BETTER SERVE YOU. With the help and generosity of caring citizens like you, the San Diego Police Foundation is able to assist the San Diego Police Department in several important ways: Fund critical needs and shortages that shrinking...

San Diego Zoo Global is a not-for-profit organization that operates the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research. It was founded on October 2, 1916, by Harry M. Wegeforth, M.D, and has an 11-member Board...

San Diego Zoo Safari Park The Safari Park is an expansive wildlife sanctuary that is home to more than 3,000 animals representing more than 300 species. Its renowned botanical collection represents 3,500 species and 1.75 million specimens. Over half of the Park’s...

San Ysidro Health (formerly San Ysidro Health Center) is a non-profit organization committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable health care services for the entire family. Mission of San Ysidro Health The mission of San Ysidro Health...

Saved in America is a California Non- Profit Organization of Former Police Officers and Navy SEALs turned Licensed Private Investigators who assist Parents and Law Enforcement in locating Missing & Exploited Children Runaway and missing children are highly at-risk...

SBCS CELEBRATING 50 YEARS SERVING SAN DIEGO COUNTY SINCE 1971 SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) is a community-based nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive range of services for children, youth, and families in San Diego county. Although we’ve...

Schubach Aviation Since 1992 we’ve been leading the private aviation industry in San Diego with our experience, passion and knowledge. We operate San Diego’s largest fleet of corporate jets, which we meticulously maintain at Palomar Airport and Lindberg Field. Our...

Seven Mile Casino is an upscale, exclusive gambling club, restaurant & bar. California Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow and Poker. Open 24 hours a day, this club offers card games such as blackjack & poker, plus drinks & food. 285 Bay Blvd Chula Vista, CA...

SK Clinic; Cosmetic and Reconstructive Excellence. We specialize in all aspects of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery at SK Clinic in La Jolla, San Diego. Our goal with every cosmetic surgery procedure at our San Diego area clinic is to achieve a positive, natural...

Sony Corporation (ソニー株式会社 Sonī Kabushiki Kaisha, /ˈsoʊni/ SOH-nee, commonly known as Sony and stylized as SONY) is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Kōnan, Minato, Tokyo. Its diversified business includes consumer and professional...

Soroptimist International of North San Diego (SINSD) is a vibrant, dynamic organization for women, committed to improving the lives of women and girls in our local communities and throughout the world. SINSD was chartered in 1977 and is part of Desert Coast Region,...

Soroptimist International of La Jolla (SILJ) was founded and chartered by Genevieve "Jenny" Ferguson on May 2, 1947. One of 1,300 clubs worldwide, we have studied the needs in our community, identified other non-profits who share our mission, and worked with them by...

The Mission of Southwest Airlines The mission of Southwest Airlines is dedication to the highest quality of Customer Service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride, and Company Spirit. To Our Employees We are committed to provide our...

In 1966, the Religious of the Society of the Sacred Heart created a program in El Cajon, California for preschool children with developmental disabilities.  It began with one classroom and eight students.  The first director of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC) was...

Feel at home as you walk through the doors of Sycuan Casino, San Diego’s top choice for fun and excitement in a casual environment. Located in the heart of America’s finest city, Sycuan Casino began as a humble Bingo Palace back in 1983. Now, it has become a community...

THE COUNTRY FRIENDS was formed in 1954 to fulfill a need to "help others to help themselves". The organization owns and operates a Consignment Shop to raise funds to accomplish that mission. It is the largest source of funds, producing over two-thirds of the annual...

The Westgate Hotel in San Diego, California offers the luxury and pleasures of the world’s finest metropolitan hotels, and the best of Southern California! The Westgate Hotel is located minutes from the airport and the San Diego Convention Center, steps from the...

Retail and wholesale showroom of home fabrics, leather, wallpapers and custom furniture. Threads 4250 Morena Blvd, Ste F San Diego, California 92117 www.threadsfurniture.wixsite.com/thread

Tiffany & Co. History The 1830s in New York City were a time of dynamic growth and golden opportunity for anyone with a little capital and an abundance of imagination. In 1837 New York became the proving ground for 25-year-old Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B....

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Tri City Hospital Foundation Tri-City Hospital opened its doors on July 16, 1961.  Three years later, the Tri-City Hospital Foundation was created. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 entity, tax ID number #95-6131483.  And in 2018, thanks to the local donations...

A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. Federal support guarantees the Museum’s permanent place on the National Mall, and...

United Way of San Diego County has stayed vital to this community since 1920 for good reason: we know how to put the right people together with the right resources to make the right things happen. Right now, our ultimate focus is to help San Diego’s children and...

The University of San Diego sets the standard for an engaged, contemporary Catholic university where innovative changemakers confront humanity's urgent challenges. USD is dedicated to the values originally articulated by its founders, Bishop Charles Francis Buddy of...

USO San Diego has been in existence since 1941 and serves active-duty military, Healing Heroes, military families and Families of the Fallen. Our Vision USO San Diego is a premier USO Chartered Center providing morale and support services, as well as a “home away from...

VCA At VCA, your pet’s health is our top priority, and excellent service to you is our goal. We’re a team of highly trained individuals dedicated to the health and well-being of your pets. Our technicians and support team members are all animal lovers who treat pets...

The California Schools Voluntary Employees Benefits Association (VEBA) was started in 1993 through the combined efforts of school superintendents and representatives of both the California Teachers Association (CTA) and the California School Employees Association...

Vision of Children In 1989, doctors predicted a dim future for Sam and Vivian Hardage’s son, who was born with ocular albinism type 1 (OA1), a rare, but debilitating, genetic eye disease. Ophthalmologists told them that there was “no treatment,” “no cure” and “no...

Voices for Children transforms the lives of abused, abandoned, or neglected children by providing them with trained, volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). Vision: Voices for Children believes that every child deserves a safe and permanent home and, to...

Founded in 1976, Walden Family Services is a nationally-recognized foster care, adoption, and youth services agency that shares Henry David Thoreau’s vision for personal growth, our individual rights and responsibilities as members of a community, and a life that...

The name Wells Fargo is forever linked with the image of a six-horse stagecoach thundering across the American West, loaded with gold. The full history, over more than 160 years, is rich in detail with great events in America’s history. From the Gold Rush to the early...

Westgate Hotel Welcome to The Westgate Hotel and the treasured elegance of our 223 deluxe guest rooms, including 160 king rooms, 56 double rooms and 7 suites. Appointed with luxury bed linens, European furnishings, generously proportioned furniture, luxe marble...

WILDCOAST As a community-based organization committed to conserving coastal and marine ecosystems and addressing climate change through natural solutions, WILDCOAST believes in: Leadership We improve our world and our ocean environments by instilling leadership...