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Spring Social

I Love A Clean San Diego is thrilled to invite you to our Spring Social on Thursday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m. at Duck Foot Brewing Co. in Miramar!

The Spring Social marks the return of our in-person gatherings, where we will celebrate our shared successes and foster a stronger environmental community. In addition to hearing about the impact across the region and providing updates on the year ahead, we will also be honoring a group of outstanding volunteers.

The San Diego community has played an integral role in preserving the health and beauty of our shared environment, and we are excited to celebrate our impact with you all.

13th Annual Western Hoedown Fundraiser

It’s that time again to join us in supporting Ivey Ranch Park Association’s 13th annual Western Hoedown Fundraiser event. Your presence at the event and contributions are needed to continue Ivey Ranch’s growing integrative equine and care programs for special needs and able-bodied individuals alike.

The Western Hoedown is on Saturday, October 14th, 2023 and our guests will enjoy a barn-side steakhouse style dinner, music, a horse show, and a kid’s corral in addition to other fun activities. A flag ceremony will be presented by our local high school ROTC program. Guests will get to enjoy our horses, our community, and the special work we do at Ivey Ranch.

Since 1981, the historic site of Ivey Ranch has supported families and their children through specialized care programs as well as innovative equine programs. Currently, over two-thirds of our clients have moderate to severe genetic or trauma induced disabilities that have impacted their physical, behavioral, and/or cognitive abilities.

Last year Ivey Ranch served an average of 275 clients per week including children, veterans, low-income families and at-risk youth, as well as survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and drug dependency. That equates to one thousand families, just last year, who have been touched by the work our programs offer.

Your support will help us to continue special programs such as Horses for Heroes, Therapeutic Riding, Equine Assisted Counseling, Equine Assisted Learning, Tailored Day Program (a working internship for adults with disabilities) as well as daycare and in-home respite programs for children and adults with special needs.

Ivey Ranch Park Association is a 501 (c)(3) organization and does not receive local, state, or federal government funding, so fundraisers like the annual Western Hoedown are vital to Ivey Ranch and its clients. The demands for our services have increased at a dramatic pace. Increases in demand have created a need for more capital improvements, equine experts, mental health counselors, teachers, in-home care providers, horses, equipment, supplies, and professional services.

Over The Edge

Rappel down the side of a 30-story building! From the side of the iconic Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, you’ll experience a life-changing adrenaline rush and take in stunning views of downtown San Diego. This thrilling adventure is available to anyone. No prior experience necessary, for participants ages 13 to 103. 

This incredible event is a fundraiser for Reality Changers, a local organization that helps youth achieve their dreams. Every dollar raised supports tutoring, career readiness programs, college application support, and more for students who will be the first in their families to graduate from college.

More than 1,000 Over The Edge events have been safely held in North America since 2004. Spots are limited. Sign up today to go Over The Edge and transform lives.

Sign Up: https://give.realitychangers.org/OverTheEdge2023

Anyone who wants to rappel can register and set up a custom online fundraising page. Registration costs start at $50 and go up as the event date gets closer.

Every person who raises a minimum of $1,000 for Reality Changers secures a place on the ropes. Every dollar raised supports students working to become first-generation college graduates and agents of change in their communities.

Blue & Silver Fundraising Dinner: Building a Pathway for Social Mobility and Student Success

President Ellen Neufeldt and the CSUSM Foundation Board invite you to an evening of dining, dancing, fundraising for social mobility and exciting entertainment.  The event will feature an opportunity to meet university leaders, enjoy a chef-inspired dinner and hear about the impactful initiatives that are making CSUSM #1 in social mobility.

Billy Nation: A Billy Joel Tribute Band featuring CSUSM Faculty member Adam Shapiro and CSUSM Alumnus Ross Rizzo ’10 will close the evening, bring your dancing shoes!

Proceeds from the evening support social mobility and student success initiatives.

Cocktail attire | Complimentary valet | Entertainment

RSVP deadline: May 26, 2023. For questions please contact Associate Vice President, Alumni Engagement & University Events Lori Brockett at 760.750.4405

“Pickle for the Promise” Pickleball Tournament

he Pickle for the Promise is a fundraiser benefiting The San Marcos Promise, a non-profit organization that helps prepare students for their future beyond high school. By participating in this event, you are helping us prepare today’s student for tomorrow’s workforce. We guide and empower students to graduate career-ready with job and life skills, providing additional services and 1:1 support to those in need. We help students make informed choices to prepare for their next step; and we connect education, industry, and community leaders to invest in students’ lives.

Pickle for the Promise Pickleball Tournament is a Round Robin tournament and will feature 3 Divisions (Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles and Women’s Doubles) with 3 skill levels. All ages and skill level are welcome! Prizes for First, Second and Third place teams will be awarded in each Division & Skill level.

Registration Fee: $60/player :: Additional event (same player) tickets are available at a discounted price of $25 during checkout (after adding your inital event to your cart).

Each player will receive ONE complimentary Drink Ticket with their registration. There will be a D(r)INK Garden featuring a variety of beverages available for participants and spectators who are 21+ years of age. Food trucks will also be present.

2023 CRC Tea

When we gather at the 28th Annual CRC Tea, we commit to deepen our empathy and compassion for those in need of our help: men, women and children in our community who are experiencing hunger, homelessness and domestic violence. We hope you’ll join us for lively conversation, a silent auction and raffle, delicious food and drink, and a motivating program. Proceeds will benefit Community Resource Center’s wraparound services to provide nutritious food, safe housing and compassionate counseling.

2023 Annual Unity Luncheon

We are thrilled to announce that Jean Guerrero will be joining us as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Annual Unity Luncheon. As an accomplished journalist and writer, Jean has made a significant impact on Latinx representation in the media, and we are honored to have her share her insights and experiences with us.

We hope you can join us!

For more information, please send an email to tzavala@chicanofederation.org

Roses to Rosé on International Women’s Day

Join us for a fun celebration on International Women’s Day with “flowers to empower”! Learn more about our grant partners and their economic empowerment programs for women experiencing poverty, hear about a recent site visit to our partner in Guatemala, and enjoy the company of those who care about empowering women. Make and take home a beautiful rose bouquet, sip rosé and rose tea, enjoy music, and send notes of empowerment to women you know and those in our grant partner programs.

The event is open house style, so come when you can. Register today and invite your friends, co-workers, and others to join and meet you there!

For driving directions to the event, use this Google map link and watch this video for driving/parking directions.

All WE events support women’s economic empowerment programs here in San Diego and around the world. To learn more about Women’s Empowerment International, visit www.WomenEmpowerment.org.

TrueCare “Havana Nights” Grand Gala

TrueCare™ is hosting its “Havana Nights” Grand Gala on March 11 from 5:30-10:00 p.m. at The Seabird Resort in Oceanside. The event, themed as “a sizzling night in old Havana,” will support TrueCare’s expanding services for older adults and seniors with complex health needs, as well as the ongoing demand for telehealth visits and quality, affordable, healthcare.

Guests will enjoy exceptional entertainment, signature cocktails, festive fare, and exciting auctions. 

“As our baby boomer generation enters their golden years, the importance of access to health care cannot be understated,” said Michelle D. Gonzalez, CEO and president of TrueCare. “We are grateful for our community partners and supporters who make an investment in the health and well-being of our community. This allows us to do the important work of ensuring that we are here for every patient that needs us, regardless of their background.”

Individual Tickets are $300 each and sponsorships start at $3,000. For more information, visit truecare.org, or contact Debbie Adelman (debbie.adelman@truecare.org) / 760.510.8507.

Girl Scouts San Diego 2023 Cool Women

Each year, Girl Scouts San Diego honors exemplary women whose personal and professional lives make them consummate role models for girls. Cool Women make the world a better place as they balance work, family, friends and community service. During a mentoring session, luncheon and ceremony, these female leaders share the spotlight with the Emerging Leader Girl Scouts, who are recognized for their outstanding achievements by their mentors and community leaders. 

Proceeds support programs that empower Girl Scouts to use their voices, develop a strong sense of self, step outside their comfort zones, and build resilience.