GB Magazine San Diego March 2024 Edition!
GB Magazine, San Diego's premier monthly publication, has been a leading voice in arts, culture, philanthropy, and events since 2007. Our dynamic multimedia platforms connect advertisers with high-value readers, spotlighting those making a difference in the San Diego and Tijuana communities. The main purpose of the San Diego Food Bank Gala is to gather people and do something for the end of hunger in San Diego by supporting their vision and also donate money to the organization so they will work efficiently for a great cause. Amy Jacobs and Jeanne Johnson Bollinger are co-chairs of the San Diego Food Bank Gala and all of us need to support them and many more things cover in this March 2024 Edition.
GB Magazine, San Diego's premier monthly publication, has been a leading voice in arts, culture, philanthropy, and events since 2007. Our dynamic multimedia platforms connect advertisers with high-value readers, spotlighting those making a difference in the San Diego and Tijuana communities. The main purpose of the San Diego Food Bank Gala is to gather people and do something for the end of hunger in San Diego by supporting their vision and also donate money to the organization so they will work efficiently for a great cause.
Amy Jacobs and Jeanne Johnson Bollinger are co-chairs of the San Diego Food Bank Gala and all of us need to support them and many more things cover in this March 2024 Edition.
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- san diego latino film festival
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Heroes
A New Mission for Veterans
Corporate partner Boeing provided
$150,000 to support training women
In the vibrant Barrio Logan neighborhood just
south of downtown San Diego, a unique initiative
has taken root - one that addresses the challenges
veterans face when transitioning from activeduty,
while also contributing to
the revitalization of American
manufacturing. Workshops
for Warriors (WFW), spearheaded
by 15-year Navy combat veteran
Hernán Luis y Prado, is emblematic
of what our military veterans can
achieve when provided with a new
skillset and opportunities that open doors to wellpaying
careers after service.
Luis y Prado founded Workshops for Warriors as a
solution to the transition struggles many veterans
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Approximately
200,000 people
leave the U.S.
military every year.
encounter when leaving the military. Established
in 2008, the organization provides veterans with
training in welding, machining, and advanced
manufacturing. Beyond technical proficiency and
portable certifications, WFW provides
its students with wrap-around services
that include food, clothing, housing if
needed, financial aid, and soft-skills
learning sessions. To date, more than
1,207 veterans have graduated from
the school with more than 14,400
advanced manufacturing credentials.
More than just a training ground, Workshops for
Warriors serves as a launching pad for veterans
seeking meaningful careers in an industry desperate
for workers. Approximately 200,000 people leave the
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