Prebys Foundation

Partnership for a Better San Diego is bringing new hope to youth aspiring to start their careers in San Diego. With the lack of opportunities and intense competition, finding stable employment has become increasingly difficult for young people, creating a youth unemployment crisis. “I'd been looking for work for a long time. It's been very difficult to find a job here in San Diego these past few years, especially with good union opportunities,” Emmanuel Paredes, workforce training graduate. The Partnership for a Better San Diego job training program, supported by the Youth Workforce initiative, offered Emmanuel three weeks of training and opened the doors for him to work as a housekeeper in a hotel in downtown San Diego. By connecting young people to opportunities, the Youth Workforce initiative grantees are reversing the alarming rise in unemployment and strengthening our community. To learn more about the mission and programs of the Partnership for a Better San Diego, please visit: pabsd.org #YouthEmpowerment #PartnershipForaBetterSanDiego #WorkforceDevelopment #PrebysFoundation

Good journalism is a vital public service with real returns for our community's future. In our latest Stop & Talk episode, Scott Lewis of Voice of San Diego makes the case for why nonprofit journalism matters. It’s not just about telling stories, it’s about keeping communities informed, saving public dollars by holding power accountable, and serving as a pillar of democracy. At its best, journalism helps a community understand itself. It reflects who we are, reveals what’s working and what’s not, and connects us to each other through shared information. In a time of growing misinformation and declining trust, that mission has never been more essential. Check out the full episode: https://lnkd.in/dFZuxpDC #StopAndTalkPodcast #VoiceOfSanDiego #NonprofitNews

📢 We're Hiring a Full Charge Controller in San Diego. Be part of our team as we embark on a journey of strategic development and operational growth. This role will support our Finance & Operations team through: • General Accounting and Reporting • Investment Accounting and Custody • Audit, Tax Compliance • Budgeting • Banking • Payroll and Benefits This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic accounting professional with an in-depth knowledge of GAAP and a high degree of efficiency, self-reliance, timeliness, accuracy, professionalism, and transparency. View the full job listing at prebysfdn.org/careers To apply, please contact Tom Marchand at tmarchand@provenrecruiting.com #PrebysFoundation #JobOpening #Hiring #SanDiego

The 2025 San Diego Black Arts and Culture District Music Festival brought our communities together for good food, live music, local vendors, and impeccable vibes. This annual festival is hosted by the SAN DIEGO AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF FINE ART INC, which works to broaden the knowledge and understanding of the visual arts in San Diego by collecting, preserving, and displaying works of art by and about African Americans. Want to show your support for this valuable resource — and see Black Philanthropy Month wrap up on a high note? Donate today at https://sdaamfa.org/donate #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #SanDiegoArts #BlackCulture #SupportBlackArts #SanDiegoEvents #ArtsAndCulture #Nonprofit #SanDiego

From Me to We 🤝: Building a Better Future through Humor, Humanity, and Hope! Baratunde Thurston, host of America Outdoors, former The Daily Show producer, and veteran storyteller, explores how we can all be a bridge to understanding in times of division and conflict and build stronger, inclusive communities. Sharing stories of resilience and hope, he demonstrates how accepting our interconnected and interdependent nature is the key to improving our relationships with the Earth, our fellow humans, and even the rising population of machines. Baratunde shares stories from his exploration of narrative universes touching on A.I., climate change, and the renewal of democracy. That’s right, renewal. That’s not a typo! Watch his full talk and more from our WAVES Festival at https://lnkd.in/g6ZJV9Sr #Community #SanDiego #WAVESFestival #CivicEngagement

The Library Foundation SD is opening doors for young adults by providing opportunities for them to build the skills and confidence needed for sustainable careers. California ranks among the five top states for teen unemployment at 21.2%, with many young adults unable to access training and opportunities. Through hands-on programs and mentorship, local San Diego libraries, like the City Heights Library, are giving youth lifelong skills in video production, multimedia art, and design. We’re proud to support the San Diego Library Foundation through our Youth Workforce Initiative because empowering youth is vital for their future and essential for the future of San Diego. These paid internships are still open! To apply, go to https://lnkd.in/dJ8a8P6u #WorkforceDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #PrebysFoundation #Internships

August is Black Philanthropy Month, a time to celebrate organizations like Black Like Water. Black Like Water is a UC San Diego organization promoting healing, restoration, and sovereignty in ways that celebrate the Black diaspora, acknowledge ancestral practices and knowledge, and imagine Black futures. Through their events, like Black Surf Week, students build community while they learn to surf, explore, and discuss Black and African Diasporic relationships to land and water. Celebrate Black Philanthropy Month with Black Like Water by volunteering or donating at https://lnkd.in/gS2kPGf3 #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #BlackLikeWater #Philanthropy #SanDiego #Volunteer

We are proud to support the nonprofit organizations stepping up for youth in San Diego. Youth in our county are facing unemployment far above the national average with many lacking access to vital resources and mentorship. Arthur Soriano, founder and CEO of Youth Empowerment, and prospective employee Edgar Juarez Jr. were recently featured on Fox 5 News to share how the organization is tackling the youth unemployment crisis as grantees of the 2025 Youth Workforce initiative. To learn more about this issue and watch the full video, go to: https://lnkd.in/ed6pbgmZ #YouthEmpowerment #YouthWorkforce #PrebysYouth #SanDiego

🪡 Color, culture, and craft collide in this clip from our new Stop & Talk episode with Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski of Sew Loka. Using layered leather and reclaimed fabric, Claudia shows how fashion can be a tool for self-expression, sustainability, and storytelling—all in one vibrant piece. Get to know Claudia and her family's roots with denim, as well as how she's grown as an artist and entrepreneur, while creating a vibrant community hub in Barrio Logan's Sew Loka. 🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gQ_Dgm6b

Science saves lives.🔬 Medical research matters to us all. In his latest blog post, Prebys Foundation CEO Grant Oliphant shares his key takeaways from a powerful conversation with San Diego’s leading researchers, scientists, and advocates at a recent Teach-In alongside the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). They explored what we lose when we defund discovery and what we can do together to support the researchers, advocates, and community members who make San Diego a beacon of innovation and healing. "In a moment when it feels like science is under siege, we must remember what’s at stake: human health, economic strength, and hope for the next generation."- Grant Oliphant. Read the full blog post at https://heyor.ca/4ECW02 #PrebysFoundation #MedicalResearch #Sciences #Innovation