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OCTOBER 2025

Contents

6 Golf

Caddyhack

10 What We Love

October

12 Science

San Diego Squared

Co-Publishers

14 Youth

Growing Goodness

16 Fashion Show

Haute With Heart

20 Grand Opening

Ribbon-Cutting

Celebration

24 Heroes

Seven Mile Casino

26 Community

Day At The Races

30 Cover Story

Leading With Heart

32 Golf

Cal Coast Cares

Foundation

36 Realty

The Casitas In Historic

Rancho Santa Fe

MAINLY MOZART

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WILDCOAST

38 Community

Equipping Firefighters

To Better Serve All

San Diegans

40 Horology

Jaeger-LeCoultre

42 Music

Taste What You Hear

44 Gala

Elegance Of The

Elements

48 Healthcare

The Mug Maker’s

Legacy

50 Environment

In The Company Of

Giants

52 Museum

An Evening Of The Arts

56 Benefit

Be The Light

60 Movement

Together For Babies In

The NICU

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62 Investment

Community Is

Everything At

Mission Fed

64 Gala

Summerfest

68 Hope

A New Chapter Of

Care

70 About San

Diego

Yes, It’s Cowles

Mountain‚Ä But

72 Luncheon

Tisch Family

Zoological

Gardenis In

Jerusalem

74 Music

The River

76 Wonder

ENF Holiday Smiles

78 Hope

Feeding San Diego

80 Legacy

Book Of Life

@GBMAG

84 Empowerment

80 Years Of Progress,

One Story At A Time

86 Grand Opening

The Joan And Irwin

Jacobs Performing Arts

Center

90 Altruism

A Legacy Of Love

92 Fundraiser

Charity Golf

Tournament

94 Inclusion

Spreading Holiday

Cheer

96 Gala

Defying Gravity

ON THE COVER: DEBBIE DEVERETT

& JEFF SCHINDLER

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THE ARC OF SAN DIEGO PRESENTS

Honorary Chairs

Dr. Howard and Barbara Milstein

Chairs

Maria Stanley

Cici Drummond

Malissa Sanfilippo

Laura Applegate

Erica Ram

Jenny Seligmann

FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON

Fashion Show Produced by Leonard Simpson

Friday, December 5, 2025

The US Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

10:00 a.m. Registration,

Holiday Shopping Boutique & Silent Auction

12:00 noon Fashion Show & Luncheon

Benefitting children and adults with disabilities at The Arc of San Diego

For more information visit

www.arc-sd.com/winterwonderland or call (619) 795-4186

Golf

Caddyhack

CaddyHack Golf Festival is a one-of-akind

event where golf, live music, and

community come together to support

Boys to Men Mentoring. Cofounder

Joe Sigurdson welcomed golfers to a

day of fun and good vibes all while supporting its

mission to create communities of empowerment

for the teenage boys of San Diego County.

Cody Martinez, Josh Muse,

Servando Carrasco and Martin Lynn

David Creviston, Ernie Hahn,

Duval Warner and Joe Sigurdson

Ryan Kruse, Dale Yahnke

and Gordon Boerner

Dustin Rau, Tanner Basso,

Victor Ruiz and Daniel Corrales

Trey Markel and

Juan Cahue

Joe Mackin, Devere Jones,

Mike Conery and John Vaines


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

| 6 to 9 p.m.

1200 Fox Point Farms Lane, Encinitas, CA

Join us for an intimate farm-to-table experience

with exquisite wine pairings while making an

impact for local children facing hunger. Enjoy a

cocktail reception, silent auction, live auction,

and wine pull alongside an exclusive multicourse

dinner featuring fresh produce grown at

Fox Point Farms.

Featuring Chef Alex Carballo

Culinary Director, Fox Point Farms

All proceeds will benefit Feeding San Diego’s

School Pantry Program, which serves more than

100,000 local children and teens facing hunger

across San Diego County.

give.feedingsandiego.org/pairings2025

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Golf

El festival de golf CaddyHack es único

en su tipo, una ocasión para reunir a la

comunidad para apoyar a Boys to Men

Mentoring a través de la buena música

en vivo y el golf. Joe Sigurdson, uno de

sus fundadores, fue quien dio la bienvenida a los

golfistas para compartir un día de entretenimiento

y buena onda ayudando a continuar con la misión

de crear comunidades empoderadas de jóvenes

adolescentes en el condado de San Diego.

David Thomas, Bill Covington,

Matt Strockis and Dean Acosta

Eric Brant, Jason Howerton,

Jason Levin and Jake Howerton

Tom McFadden, Sheila

Walwick and Kirk Walwick

David Baratta and

Jenya Johnson

Allin Youngberg, Chris Queen,

Jason Teno and Lane Paxton

Bruce Crenshaw

and Del Lewis

Chris Scheppmann, Andrew

Bolinger and Adam Perry

Rick Graham, Caddy

and Jon Kennedy



WWL

WHAT WE LOVE:

OCTOBER

1

Par for a Purpose

Come October 20, every swing supports children

fighting life-threatening illnesses through the Mitchell

Thorp Foundation. This fun-filled scramble style tournament

at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club features games, prizes, oncourse

vendors, dinner, and live auction. Registration begins

at 9 am and the shotgun start is at 11 am.

www.mitchellthorp.org

3

San Diego

Opera

Season

Kicks Off

San Diego Opera

presents three

spectacular

productions featuring

world-class artists and

stunning productions

as part of its next

season: October

31-November 2, 2025,

February 13-15, 2026, and March 27-29, 2026.

Experience unforgettable operatic performances

at San Diego’s premier venues. Secure your season

tickets today for an extraordinary cultural journey.

www.sdopera.org

2

Resilience & Renewal

JFS’s inaugural Joan Jacobs Signature

Brunch celebrates resilience and

community with Emmy-winning actress Julianna

Margulies. Join meaningful conversations about

strength, empowerment, and moving forward

with purpose. This fun event will be held by

communications strategist Laura Fink at the Hyatt

Regency La Jolla at Aventine on October 26.

www.jfssd.org

4

Family Resource Fair

San Diego Regional

Center’s 3rd Annual

Family Resource Fair connects

families with disability services and

community partners. Free lunch

and parking is available for the first

800 attendees. Open house will

take place from 9 am-3:30 pm at

the San Diego Convention Center.

www.sdrc.org


The San Diego Air & Space Museum

Balboa Park

SAVE THE DATE

T H E I N T E R N A T I O N A L A I R & S PA C E H A L L O F F A M E

11.08.25

for more details

visit our website

sandiegoairandspace.org


Science

SD2 Mentorship

Shapes STEM Futures

San Diego Squared (SD2) is shaping

the future of STEM by centering

mentorship as the key to unlocking

opportunity and belonging for

underrepresented students. Through its

signature programs, Squared Fellows

and Squared Scholars, SD2 combines

guidance, exposure, and financial support to ensure

students not only enter but thrive in STEM pathways.

The Squared Fellows Program introduces high school

students to a year-long, rotation-based mentorship

experience. Fellows meet monthly with mentors,

participate in professional development workshops,

and visit leading STEM companies across San Diego.

These opportunities help students envision career

paths, build networks, and gain the confidence to

pursue higher education.

The Squared Scholars Program extends this support

into college, providing multi-year scholarships

alongside mentorship and career exploration.

Each Scholar is paired with a mentor who offers

guidance and encouragement throughout their

academic journey. By reducing financial barriers and

strengthening personal connections, Scholars are able

to focus on growth, achievement, and their long-term

career goals.

For SD2, mentorship is more than advice. It is

advocacy, access, and affirmation that students belong

in STEM. By cultivating strong relationships between

students and professionals, SD2 equips young people

with tools, networks, and confidence that extend far

beyond the classroom.

Together, Fellows and Scholars form a growing

community of aspiring scientists, engineers,

and innovators who carry forward the lessons of

mentorship. With each success story, SD2 continues

to demonstrate the transformative power of pairing

opportunity with guidance, ensuring a stronger STEM

workforce for the future.


San Diego

Squared (SD2)

está moldeando

el futuro de

STEM al

colocar la

mentoría en el

centro, como

clave para

abrir oportunidades

y generar un sentido

de pertenencia

entre los estudiantes

subrepresentados. A

través de sus programas

emblemáticos, Squared

Fellows y Squared

Scholars, SD2 combina

orientación, exposición

y apoyo financiero

para garantizar que

los estudiantes no

solo ingresen, sino

que prosperen en las

trayectorias de STEM.

El programa Squared

Fellows introduce a

estudiantes de preparatoria a una

experiencia de mentoría de un

año. Los Fellows se reúnen con

mentores, participan en talleres

de desarrollo profesional y visitan

compañías líderes en STEM en

San Diego. Estas oportunidades

ayudan a los estudiantes a

visualizar carreras, construir

SD2 combines

guidance, exposure,

and financial

support to ensure

students not only

enter but thrive in

STEM pathways

redes y ganar

la confianza

necesaria para

continuar con

su educación.

El programa

Squared

Scholars

amplía este

apoyo en la

universidad,

ofreciendo

becas junto

con mentoría

y exploración

profesional. Cada

Scholar es acompañado

por un mentor que

brinda orientación

y ánimo durante

toda su trayectoria

académica. Al reducir

las barreras financieras

y fortalecer las

conexiones personales,

los Scholars pueden

enfocarse en su

crecimiento, logros y

metas profesionales a

largo plazo.

Para SD2, la mentoría

es más que un consejo:

es apoyo, acceso y la

afirmación de que los estudiantes

pertenecen en STEM. Al

cultivar relaciones sólidas entre

estudiantes y profesionales, SD2

les proporciona herramientas,

redes y confianza que van más

allá del aula, asegurando así una

fuerza laboral STEM más fuerte

para el futuro.

www.sd2.org


Youth

Growing Goodness

JESSICA FINK AND THE RISE OF LITTLE MENSCHES

Ten years ago,

Professor Jessica

Fink went for a

run through her

Carmel Valley

neighborhood

and found

herself thinking

about her son.

“Leo was about

five,” she recalls.

“I remember

thinking, he

has no idea how

good he has it.

How do I teach

him to give back

at this age?”

That question

sparked

something

bigger than she

ever imagined:

Little

Jessica Fink and Family

Mensches, a

community service program for children ages 4 to 8.

Co-founded by Fink, along with Judy Nemzer and

Vivien Dean who also lead the Shalom Baby program

at the Lawrence Family JCC in La Jolla, Little

Mensches invites young children and their parents

into a life of empathy and action.

“We did not

even have a

budget,” Jessica

says. “We just

started calling

friends for

donations. We

thought 25

people might

come. Instead,

150 children

and their

parents showed

up. We knew

then there was

a need.”

In its first

decade, Little

Mensches

has reached

hundreds of

families. Events

include packing

school supplies

for underserved

children,

creating

activity kits

for patients at

Rady Children’s

Hospital,

writing letters

to U.S. troops and I.D.F. soldiers, assembling necessity

kits for people experiencing homelessness, and more.

“These kids are these learning that they matter. That

they can help. That they should.” Every event starts with

a circle of children where Jessica asks, “‘Can a kid be

a mensch?’ They shout back, ‘Yes!’ And they are right.

You do not need to be a grown-up to do good.”


Before there

was Little

Mensches,

there was

Shalom Baby,

founded by

Jean Gaylis,

a young

mother who

knew what

it felt like to

be isolated

and alone. “I

had nobody,”

Jean said.

“No family,

no friends,

and a husband

working seven

days a week.”

She asked:

What if no

Jewish parent

ever had to feel

that way again?

The answer

became Shalom

Baby, a beloved

program of

the Lawrence

Family JCC

that turns 25

this year. It begins with a thoughtful gift bag for new

parents. But the true gift is the connection that follows.

“Shalom Baby helped me find my people,” Jessica

Fink shared with GB Magazine. “When I walked into

my first meetup with a colicky baby and feeling like

a mess, I saw that everyone else was going through it

too. It made me feel less alone.”

For many families, Little Mensches plants the seeds of

lifelong generosity. After one event, when her son Leo

was about 6 years old, he turned to his mom and said,

“I just feel like there is so much more to do.” For Fink,

it was a moment of deep clarity. “That is when I knew

it was working,” she says. “It was not just something

we did. It was something he felt.” Years later, Leo is still

volunteering at the San Diego Rescue Mission.

To Fink, that

is the heart of

tikkun olam

- repairing

the world.

“I cannot fix

everything,”

she says.

“But I can

help a child

feel proud

of doing

something

good. I

can teach

the next

generation

to carry that

forward.”

For Fink, the

ultimate goal

is simple: to

normalize

community

service so

completely that

it becomes “just

something kids

do, like soccer

practice or

piano lessons.”

To get there,

they need support from donors who believe in early

childhood as a critical window for shaping values and

from philanthropists who understand that big change

often starts with small hands. Fink smiles, “And it

is true. These kids are building a better world. One

mitzvah at a time.”

Support the Next

Generation of Givers

To donate or learn more

about Little Mensches and

Shalom Baby, visit

www.bit.ly/LittleMensches

Little Mensches


Fashion Show

Haute

with

Heart

St. Madeleine Sophie’s

Center recently hosted

the 47th Annual Haute

with Heart Fashion Show

with the theme “London

Calling,” a celebration of British

fashion and culture. The event

included champagne, live music,

boutique shopping, and a fashion

show. Due to the incredible

generosity of June Rubin and

Chris & Karen Ward, all donations

made for Haute with Heart were

matched dollar for dollar up to

$65,000. The fashion show benefits

over 400 adults with intellectual

and developmental disabilities at

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center

Melvina Selfani and

Stephanie Young

Kay Krueger and

Jillian Hodgetts

Maggie Watkins, Miss Alpine

Alexandra Jade and Dee Ammon

Kailyn Emerson

and Sarah Ozaki

Robyn Bottomley

and Glenn Gutridge


The Mansour

Family


Fashion Show

Recientemente,

el St. Madeleine

Sophie’s Center

llevó adelante

la 47° edición

de su Annual Haute with

Heart Fashion Show bajo la

temática “London Calling” en

homenaje a la moda y cultura

británica. El evento incluyó

champaña, música en vivo,

compras de boutique y un

desfile de moda. Gracias a la

increíble generosidad de June

Rubin y Chris Karen Ward,

las donaciones logradas

por Haute with Heart

fueron equiparadas hasta los

$65,000. Un show de modas

que beneficia a más de 400

adultos con discapacidades

de desarrollo e intelecto

asistidos por el Sr. Madeleine

Sophie’s Center.

Cali and Becky

Williams

Julie and Bob Novak

with Julie Karlo

Joyce Glazer with Cynthia

and Makenna Kronemeyer

Carl, Jennifer, Margot

and Poppy Findley

Susie Merrill and

Mary Wilson


Bonnie Wright

and Taylor Miller

Evelyn Heald

and Vince Heald

Kate Broderick

and Eva Tan

Maurice Norris and

Rachael Bennett

Jeanette McKnight

and Janice Kurth

Pat, John and

Mike Seiber

Chris Ward, Debra

Emerson and Karen Ward

Sophie and

Rick Zamora


Grand Opening

Ribbon-Cutting

Celebration

Workshops for Warriors hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony

for their new Advance Manufacturing Training Facility in San

Diego’s historic Barrio Logan. The 25,000-square-foot stateof-art

facility marks an exciting step forward in training the

next generation of skilled veterans. This expansion will allow

them to train and place over 360 veterans each year into high-demand

careers that support families and strengthen our national workforce.

Pete Peterson

and Mike Guzzi

Mayor of Coronado John Duncan, Rachel and

Hernan Luis y Prado and Mayor Todd Gloria

Boe Nankivel with

Mike and Becky Bond

Marryn Santucci, Anthony

Freeman and Lisa Record

Virginia Bayer and

Kate Carinder

Dominick Gallegos, Jeff

Metts and Patrick Johnson

Becky Horowitz

and Ashley Morey


Day at the Races

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – Crosby Celebrity Suite

Join us for Champions for Health’s

Day at the Races at the Del Mar Thoroughbred

Club. Enjoy an exclusive afternoon of

exciting horse racing, delicious food, and

refreshing drinks while supporting vital

healthcare programs for San Diego’s

underserved communities.

Friday, November 21, 2025

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

(1st race is at 12:30 pm)

Del Mar Fairgrounds

260 Jimmy Durante Blvd,

Del Mar, CA 92014

For sponsorship information, please contact Gabriela Stichler at

gabriela.stichler@championsfh.org or at 858-300-2789 • Race4Health.givesmart.com


Grand Opening

Workshop for Warriors llevó adelante

la ceremonia de inauguración de su

nueva Advanced Manufacturing Training

Facility en el histórico barrio Logan de

San Diego. Las modernas instalaciones

de 25,000 pies cuadrados marcan un prometedor

paso hacia el futuro en la preparación de veteranos

en sus nuevos oficios, apuntado a lograr que cada

año, más de 360 de ellos logren el entrenamiento

necesario en carreras de alta demanda para mantener

a sus familias y aumentar nuestra fuerza laboral.

Diana Barbiani, Shanen

Aranmor and Chelsey Gray

Daniel Fowles, Tuck and Becky

Forsyth with Marc Van Buskirk

Copper Mccambridge

and Chloe Peinter

Thomas Bryant and

Tiffany Oliphant

Bill and Jerry

Brinton


Ed Sullivan and

Patrick Dorris

Arlin and

Adoni Torres

Community

is more than

a place.

It's at the Heart of what

brings us together.

Southwest is proud to put its Heart

in action in your community.


Heroes

Seven Mile Casino

9/11 First Responder Challenge

HONORING FIRST RESPONDERS’ LEGACY

On September

11, 2025, Chula

Vista and

surrounding

South Bay

communities

came

together to honor first responders

and commemorate the legacy of

September 11, 2001, at the Seven

Mile Casino 9/11 First Responder

Challenge. Nearly fifty local

businesses delivered appreciation

meals to fire stations in Chula Vista,

Bonita, and Imperial Beach, as well

as Chula Vista Police Headquarters.

Meals were provided during breakfast, lunch, and

dinner, giving community members the opportunity

Masis Kevorkian, Chula Vista Chief of Police Roxana

Kennedy and Chula Vista Mayor John McCann

to share moments of gratitude with first responders

whenever their schedules allowed.

The event took place as the nation reflected on

the 24th anniversary of 9/11 and the immense

bravery of first responders. On that tragic day in

2001, 441 first responders lost their lives while

heroically saving others. The Seven Mile Casino

9/11 First Responder Challenge served not only as

a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice,

but also as a celebration of the ongoing dedication

of local first responders who continue to protect

and serve South County communities.

Throughout the day, twelve fire stations and

the police headquarters welcomed residents,

volunteers, and community leaders, creating

an atmosphere of shared respect, reflection,

and connection. Families and neighbors

joined in the effort, reinforcing the bonds that


The Seven

Mile Casino

9/11 First

Responder

Challenge was

a celebration

of South

County’s

resilience,

compassion,

and

commitment

to those who

serve

define South County

communities and

showing appreciation

for the men and

women who dedicate

their lives to public

service. The gratitude

was felt in every

station; from the

early morning breakfast gatherings to the evening

dinners, where stories were exchanged and moments

of recognition were shared.

Masis Kevorkian, a longtime organizer of the event,

reflected on its significance: “Every year, we come

together not just to remember, but to act. It is about

showing our city and our first responders that we stand

with them - that their sacrifices are seen, valued, and

honored - and that our community remains strong, no

matter the challenges.”

Nearly fifty local businesses contributed to the success

of the event, providing meals, volunteering at stations,

and helping coordinate activities. Their participation

ensured that every first responder felt recognized and

appreciated. The connections formed during the day

highlighted not only the courage of first responders,

but also the generosity and unity of South County

residents.

As the day concluded, participants gathered to reflect

on the event and share stories, leaving a lasting

impression of community pride and solidarity. The

Seven Mile Casino 9/11 First Responder Challenge

proved to be more than a day of tribute - it was a

celebration of South County’s resilience, compassion,

and commitment to those who serve. By bringing

residents, businesses, and first responders together,

the event reinforced the enduring legacy of September

11 and reminded all who participated that gratitude,

recognition, and community spirit are essential to

honoring the heroes among us.

www.sevenmilecasino.com


Community

Day at

the Races

Foundation for Developmental Disabilities

hosted a sold-out Day at the Races on a

wonderful afternoon filled with camaraderie

and compassion! All those in attendance were

able to surpass the fundraising goal. Proceeds

will benefit the Foundation for Developmental

Disabilities’ Emergency Help Fund, which provides

urgent financial assistance to individuals with intellectual

and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and their families

through the San Diego Regional Center.

Todd Vitko, Kim Keane, Jenn

Moss and Sheryl Mendoza

PHOTOGRAPHED BY: DIANNA IPPOLITO

Sean Ohara, Phyllis Pizzuto,

Michael Cates and Michael Spinello

Norma and

Ruben Ramos

Falon and Lenny

Leszczynski

Carlos Flores, Nina

Garrett and Jan Adams


Ciera Thornton, Vera Stoddard,

Jessica Manning and Robert Brown

— PRESENTS OUR 18TH ANNUAL —

HALLO-WINE

Fall Festival

Food | Drink | Fun • 2025

IN RECOGNITION OF

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

AWARENESS MONTH

Spend an afternoon making

a difference at a private

estate in Point Loma

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025

3:00-6:00 PM

come celebrate a new season

At Home Start and

Meet Joe Buehrle,

our new CEO

This lively and fun-filled “sips and tastes” event is held every October. We’re thrilled to

be back at the same private estate in Point Loma featuring sweeping ocean views!

■ Savor a delicious sampling of hors d’oeuvres and bites alongside a fantastic

array of boutique wines, hand-crafted beers, and small-batch spirits & mocktails

■ Enjoy live entertainment, make new friends with members of the Home Start

Family, play exciting games and try your luck at winning some fantastic prizes!

■ Be inspired by a powerful client story that underscores the importance of

Home Start’s mission

Proudly

Presented by

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors:

Dr. Carol Gallagher • PNC Bank

All proceeds provide crucial funds to serve San Diego’s

most vulnerable children and their families through

Home Start’s core programs.

For Sponsorship Opportunities contact Mark Lagace,

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Cover Story

Leading with Heart

Debbie Deverett delivers remarks

during her induction as Women’s

Philanthropy Board Chair

Meet the New Faces of Federation

Leadership

Jewish communities everywhere

are facing rising antisemitism and

the need for deeper connection.

Jewish Federation of San Diego is

responding with purpose, focusing

on education, leadership, and legacy

to build a stronger future.

In 2025, Federation mobilized

$19 million in total philanthropic

impact, anchored by nearly

$11 million raised through the

nonprofit’s annual campaign.

This historic milestone reflects

the generosity of San Diego’s

Jewish community and sets up

the work ahead.

Leading Federation’s next chapter

are Jeff Schindler, newly appointed

Board Chair, and Debbie Deverett,

Women’s Philanthropy Board Chair,

who bring a renewed spirit of

partnership and purpose to Jewish

San Diego.

Legacy Meets Leadership

For Jeff Schindler, becoming

Board Chair was the natural next

step in his leadership journey.

A San Diego native and son of

Holocaust Survivors Rose and Max

Schindler, his personal history has

shaped his passion for education,

remembrance, and community.

“When we stand together as a

community and as part of the global

Jewish family, we can affect lasting

change,” Schindler shared with GB

Magazine.

That belief guided his leadership

while serving as co-president

of Temple Emanu-El, where he

helped his congregation strengthen

connections across Jewish San

Diego. It also inspired his work

restoring San Diego’s original

1972 Holocaust monument, a

project he undertook to honor

local survivors and his parents.

The monument now resides

permanently at Federation’s San

Diego headquarters.

Today, Schindler’s vision includes

supporting the Legacy of Light


Goldberg Institute for Holocaust Education and its

upcoming mobile museum, which will bring Holocaust

education into local schools

and neighborhoods. He will

also assist in advancing The

Finest Community Coalition,

uniting synagogues, Jewish

agencies, and community

partners to confront

antisemitism and enhance

safety across San Diego.

“The work we do cannot be

weighed or measured,” added

Schindler. “It is profound, it

is powerful, and it is critical.”

Leading Women’s

Philanthropy

For Debbie Deverett,

leadership is rooted in

connection to community,

family, and shared values.

Her Federation journey

began in 1997 as a Lion

of Judah in Toronto and

continued after her move

to San Diego in 2009.

In 2018, she joined

the first cohort of the

Pauline Foster Women’s

Leadership Institute and

the Women’s Philanthropy Board,

where her passion for inspiring

generosity grew. Today, as Chair

of Women’s Philanthropy, she also

serves on Federation’s General and

Executive Boards.

Under her leadership, the Women’s

Philanthropy Board has created

more volunteer opportunities

that strengthen community

connection. Through donor events

and touchpoints, Deverett and her

team help Jewish women see the

impact of their giving. “Women

Jeff Schindler and his mother for

the rededication of San Diego’s

Holocaust monument in 2021

are at the heart of giving,” shared Deverett. “Driven

by equality, well-being, impact, and connection, they

account for nearly half of

all charitable contributions

nationwide.”

Schindler toasts to the future of

Federation’s Holocaust education

efforts during the annual, FED360 Gala

Deverett alongside Federation President & CEO Heidi

Gantwerk (middle) and Lions of Judah Luncheon

Co-Chairs Laurie Hoshaw, Jill Beck and Melissa Brill

Looking ahead, she is

helping launch Kesher, a

new engagement initiative

designed to build stronger

relationships among women

in the Jewish community.

“I am fortunate to be able

to give to Federation, but

I have received even more

in return,” she added. “The

friendships I have made

have been one of the most

meaningful outcomes

of being part of a bigger

community.”

Shaping a Stronger

Future

For Schindler and

Deverett, leadership

reflects a deep faith in

what the community

can become. Together,

they demonstrate that

Jewish life flourishes

when memory is

preserved and generosity

embraced. “Joy is an act of

spiritual resistance,” teaches Rabbi

Sharon Brous. Federation carries

that spirit forward -creating

opportunities to celebrate, give,

and build resilience.

With strong leadership,

Federation is ensuring that joy,

remembrance, and belonging

guide the generations to come.

Learn more and get involved at

www.jewishinsandiego.org.


Golf

Cal Coast Cares

Foundation

Cal Coast President

& CEO Todd

Lane welcomed

golfers to the 8th

Annual Cal Coast

Cares Foundation Charity Golf

Tournament, the largest credit

union golf tournament in the

country! Proceeds from the

event will propel the mission of

the Cal Coast Cares Foundation

by directly impacting the student

scholarship and educator grant

program. Since its inception,

the Cal Coast Cares Foundation

has awarded over $1,000,000 in

student scholarships and educator

grants. This year, they will award

$200,000 in student scholarships

and educator grants.

Sebastien Galperti, Bob Glowafky, Fred

Grigsby, Todd Lane and Lauren Guzman

William and

Amanda Blythe

Chris Ghio and

Steve Volle

Kari Kritzer

and Amza Safi


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Vargas and Michael Running

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and places veterans into high-demand manufacturing careers,

is opening a new CNC machining training facility in San Diego.

Our students earn nationally recognized machining and welding

certifications and transition into high-wage careers. Most are

hired within 90 days.

This facility isn’t just a building—it’s where discipline meets

opportunity, and where veterans find their next mission:

rebuilding American manufacturing.

Schedule a tour today. See how you can support the next

generation of veterans preparing for careers in advanced

manufacturing. Call us at 619-550-1620, email info@wfw.org,

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Golf

El Presidente y CEO de Cal

Coast, Todd Lane fue quien

dio la bienvenida a los golfistas

a participar de la 8ª edición

del torneo solidario de golf

Cal Coast Cares Foundation, el más

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de créditos del país. Lo recaudado

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Cal Coast Cares Foundation, que es

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Realty

The Casitas in

Historic Rancho Santa Fe

Appleby Family Group

Tucked into the rolling hills of North

County San Diego, The Inn at Rancho

Santa Fe is a timeless escape that almost

100 years since its beginnings, remains

the centerpiece of our community.

With roots reaching back to 1922, this

charming retreat began as a bold vision

by the Santa Fe Land Improvement Company and

Lilian Rice to create a community.

Rice’s first creation was a cozy guesthouse called La

Morada, built to welcome potential land buyers with

style and grace. That little building, full of character

and charm, would eventually grow into The Inn at

Rancho Santa Fe. More than just a hotel, it set the

architectural tone for the entire town, which became

one of California’s first master-planned communities

with a unified design aesthetic.

Fast forward to 1958, when hotelier Stephen Wheeler

Royce bought The Inn after selling the iconic

Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. He moved his family

onto the 23-acre property and made it their personal

mission to preserve the Inn’s magic and rich history.

For the next 50+ years, the Royce family welcomed

guests as fabulous stewards of this legacy property. In

2012, The Inn passed into the hands of JMI Realty.

For over a decade, JMI served as local owners and

thoughtful stewards of the hotel, maintaining its

historic charm, and honoring its past while exploring

plans for its future.

In 2022, recognizing a unique opportunity to carry the

Inn’s legacy forward, JMI sold the hotel to renowned

designer and developer Steve Hermann, while holding

onto an 8-acre piece of the property and 13 homes

known as the Inn Cottages. With a shared passion

for architecture, hospitality, and an understanding

of the Inn’s history, Hermann brought fresh vision to

this beloved landmark - one that honors Lilian Rice’s

original spirit while embracing what’s next.


And now, a new chapter is

beginning to take shape at what

was previously the Inn Cottages.

The Casitas at RSF

After over a decade of careful

planning, JMI’s vision for a new

residential enclave adjacent to the

Inn is coming to life. Introducing

The Casitas at RSF - a collection

of thirteen detached luxury homes

nestled just steps from the town

center and The Inn itself. This

new community will embody

understated elegance, a resort

lifestyle, and timeless design with a

nod to Lilian Rice’s original vision.

Five luxurious casitas have been

completely reimagined from the ground

up and offer design and architectural

brilliance with uncompromising quality.

Eight of the original Inn cottages remain

just as they were, offering homeowners a

rare opportunity to restore and personalize

their dream casita with approved plans.

These thirteen homes are being offered for

individual ownership for the first time ever.

The RSF Inn pool

Private yet connected, rooted in history

yet refreshed for today, The Casitas at

RSF reflect the enduring charm of Rancho

Santa Fe and allow for a lifestyle rarely

experienced. All homeowners

will have access to the Resort’s

amenities which include The Pool,

Exercise Room, and Room Service.

Single-level luxury living in the

heart of Rancho Santa Fe, adjacent

to The Rancho Santa Fe Inn. The

project’s completion is slated for

the end of 2025, but reservations

are being taken now. For more

information or to schedule a future

tour, please contact The Sales

Team, Appleby Family Group,

(858) 602-9696. #DRE 02141307,

Willis Allen Real Estate.

www.applebyfamilygroup.com


Community

Equipping Firefighters to

Better Serve All San Diegans

San Diego Gas & Electric® (SDG&E®) has a long-standing tradition of service - not only to its

customers, but also to the communities where its employees live and work. SDG&E supports a range

of initiatives through shareholder contributions, employee giving programs and volunteer efforts

that drive positive change across the region. Through meaningful collaboration with local nonprofits,

SDG&E is helping to build a future that’s more equitable, sustainable and full of opportunity.

F

physical conditioning

and professional

mentorship in an

environment that

fosters confidence,

competence and

leadership.

irefighters are pillars

By removing barriers

of the community,

to entry and creating

embodying courage,

a supportive network,

grit and a commitment

the WFPA helps

to protecting others.

ensure that aspiring

A more representative

firefighters are

workforce fosters

equipped with the

stronger connections

knowledge and skills

during emergencies,

they need to succeed

improves

in this demanding yet

communication with

rewarding profession.

diverse populations

Selena Laniel, a

and brings valuable

Fire Captain with

perspectives to

the SDFD, brought

decision-making on

WFPA to San Diego

the fireground. The

to strengthen the

San Diego Fire-Rescue

department’s capacity

Foundation’s (SDFD)

to serve all San

Women’s Fire Prep

Diegans.

Academy (WFPA) supports this effort by transforming Selena’s Journey of Resilience

ambition into achievement through a specialized

training program designed to prepare, mentor and Learn more about how Selena’s remarkable journey

empower women pursuing a career in the fire service. and dedication to broadening representation are

Their mission is to provide hands-on skill development, transforming the future of San Diego’s fire service.


Powered by Safety

SDG&E’s collaboration has been instrumental in

expanding the WFPA’s impact. Their support enables

the WFPA to provide high-quality training equipment,

cover essential program expenses and extend workforce

development programs to a greater number of aspiring

firefighters. “By actively supporting women and

underrepresented groups in their firefighting careers, the

WFPA helps build a fire service that better reflects the

community. As WFPA’s founder, I can say that SDG&E’s

commitment to public safety has enabled us to empower

the next generation of female firefighters,” shared Selena.

Selena Laniel (far left) with WFPA graduates who were hired by the SDFD and

now Q: serve How as did mentors you and begin instructors your for journey the WFPA. in fire service?

Laniel: From a professional acrobat traveling the

world to a Fire Captain for San Diego Fire-Rescue, my

career has been shaped by resilience, adaptability and

a commitment to service. As a single mother of two,

I pursued my firefighting career with determination,

earning my place in leadership and training roles.

Since 2021, the number of women hired into the SDFD

has doubled. This growth reflects the success of the

WFPA, which has also resulted in a strong network of

graduates who now serve as role models, mentors and

leaders within the firefighting community.

www.sdge.com

Q: Why does women’s representation matter?

Laniel: Women bring unique perspectives, problemsolving

approaches and leadership styles that enhance

the fire service. Representation matters, it inspires future

generations to see themselves in these roles.

Q: What inspired you to launch WFPA?

Laniel: I wanted to create the program I wish I had. One

that demystifies the process, builds confidence and offers

mentorship to women pursuing the career.

Q: How does the WFPA help prepare its candidates?

Laniel: The WFPA not only addresses the physical

and technical requirements, but also the mental

preparedness and peer support that are critical for

success.

Q: What do you hope the future of fire service looks

like?

Laniel: A fire service where women’s

representation is no longer a rarity, rather a

reflection of the communities we serve.

Q: What is one piece of advice you

would give your younger self?

Laniel: Trust your ability to adapt and

persevere. Your unconventional path

is your strength.

Horology

Jaeger-LeCoultre

Designed, manufactured and assembled in

Switzerland, Jaeger-LeCoultre is known for

its constant innovation and creativity that

pushes the limits of watchmaking. Friends

of CJ Charles Jewelers explored the

latest Jaeger-LeCoultre collections at the boutique

in La Jolla. Owner Vahid Moradi welcomed guests

to an unforgettable evening and private dinner with

the visionary behind the timeless elegance of the

watches, Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Jérôme Lambert.

Vahid Moradi and Jérôme Lambert

Mario Londono and Laura Chacon

Ali and ALyssa Moradi

Con diseños, fabricación

y ensamble en Suiza, los

Jaeger-LeCoultre son

conocidos por su constante

innovación y creatividad

que exigen cambiar los límites de la

relojería. Amigos de CJ Charles Joyeros

pudieron disfrutar de ver las últimas

colecciones ofrecidas

por Jaeger-LeCoultre

en su boutique de La

Jolla, donde su mismo

dueño, Vahid Moradi, fue

quien dio la bienvenida

para compartir una

inolvidable velada junto

a una cena privada

rodeados de la elegancia

de los Jaeger-LeCoultre

y la compañía su CEO,

Jérôme Lambert.


Belinda Ramos, Nick Rodriguez and Aurore Hetzel

Marte Elo with Rachel and Bob Perlmutter

Roy Taylor and Danesh Derissi

Ali Moradi, Michael Perry and Marci Taylor

Denise Bouquet and Sofia Gomez

Michele Taylor and Monique Zazueta

Olivia, Kirsten and Don Hanson

Duncan and Jemma Mackinnon


Music

Taste What You Hear

ONE OF A KIND CONCERT & WINE TASTING SERIES

Following the sold-out success of its

debut season, Mainly Mozart’s Wine

Pairing Series, sponsored by the

Jean-Charles Boisset Collection, will

more than double its concert offerings

for 2025-26, bringing some of North

America’s top musicians to San Diego

for a one-of-a-kind sensory experience.

This classical music and wine series promises to

let you “taste what you hear” as world-renowned

concertmasters and principal players perform works

specially paired with wines from the Jean-Charles

Boisset Collection. Between pieces, musicians and

sommeliers will guide audiences through the unique

connections between the music and wine selections.

Presented by Mainly Mozart - best known for its

annual All-Star Orchestra Festival, home to the

largest gathering of concertmasters and principal

players in the United States - the expanded series

will feature artists from the Kansas City Symphony,

National Symphony, Boston Symphony, and New

York Philharmonic.

“There is such a rich history and depth of feeling

that exists with classical music,” Mainly Mozart CEO

Nancy Laturno shared with GB Magazine. “Through

the Wine Pairing Series, we believe we are offering San

Diegans a sensory experience they will never forget.”


Jun Iwasaki

CONCERT SCHEDULE

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Kansas City Symphony

Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 5 PM

Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 4 PM

Featuring Concertmaster Jun Iwasaki

and pianist Sean Chen

National Symphony

Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 5 PM

Sunday, January 11, 2026 | 4 PM

Featuring Concertmaster Nurit

Bar-Josef, cellist Loewi Lin, and

bassoonist Erich Heckscher

Boston Symphony

Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 5 PM

Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 4 PM

Featuring Concertmaster Nathan

Cole, principal violist Steve Ansell,

and principal cellist Blaise Dejardin

New York Philharmonic

Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 5 PM

Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 4 PM

Featuring Concertmaster Frank

Huang and principal violist

Cynthia Phelps

Each Wine Pairing Series

evening begins with a wine-andappetizer

reception followed by an

intermission-free concert. Seating

is at tables of four, with a limited

number of individual seats.

To learn more about the series

or purchase tickets, visit

www.mainlymozart.org/wine.


Gala

Elegance of

the Elements

An evening inspired

by miracles,

intricacies, wonder,

and power of

nature took

place at the Patrons of the

Prado gala. Chair Dr. Barbara

Denysiak alongside co-chairs

Dr. Julie Novak, Dr. Jacqueline

Denysiak, Lena Trotsko and

Marla Marshall welcomed

attendees to a gala where

elegance met meaningful

impact. The evening raised

funds to benefit arts, sciences,

and cultural centers on the

Prado in Balboa Park, and for

the Bucks4Buses programs

which provide educational

access for children.

Jaimi Lomas and

Christopher Celentino

Andrew and Amy Balelo,

Jennifer Navarra with Father Joe

Lauren, Jeff and

Susan Polizzotto


Rena Baxter

and Jas Grewal

Cici Drummond, Malissa

San Filippo and Kristi Pieper

Candace and

Cody Sears


Gala

Una velada inspirada en los milagros, las

complejidades, las maravillas y el poder de la

naturaleza fue la esencia de la gala de Patrons

of the Prado. Sus anfitriones, la Dra. Barbara

Denysiak, la Dra. Julie Novak, la Dra. Jacqueline

Denysiak. Lena Trosko y Maria Marshall fueron quienes

recibieron a los invitados para compartir este elegante

evento que recauda fondos para los centros de arte,

ciencias y cultura de El Prado del Parque Balboa y

también para el programa Bucks4Buses que brinda el

acceso a momentos educativos a niños de la región.

Marijose Perez, Viviana Mendez,

LaVon Wageman and Ryan Kelly

Whitney and

Sue Skala

Cindy Goodman, Margaret

Dudas and Ann Hill

Marla Black and

Carrie O’Brien

Dee Ammon and District

Attorney Summer Stephan


Nayda Locke, Sara Napoli

and Marla Marshall

James Jessop

and Ali Laurie

Laura Applegate, Paul

Mears and Taylor Miller

Grace and David

Cherashore

Brittany Carr

and Helen Floros

Anne Atkinson and

Shelly Atkinson

Christopher and Bridget

Celentino with Jim Kennedy

Julie Novak, Jacqueline

Denysiak and Lena Trosko

Silverio Tessada and

Yolanda Oriantia


Healthcare

The Mug Maker’s Legacy

Stanley Papel - a smile, a mug and a legacy

Placed side-by-side, 300 million mugs

would cover more than 300 football

fields. That is the ultimate culmination

of merchandise produced by the

giftware company Stanley Papel and

his father built over 70 years. Their

business was built on creativity, hard

work, and a core belief to support others. “My dad

cared about people and was a really good person,”

Stanley says. Now, Stanley is channeling his father’s

giving spirit by creating a legacy of his own: a

charitable gift annuity with the Foundations of Sharp

HealthCare.

How Stanley’s legacy gift works

Stanley established a charitable gift annuity in

support of ENVISION: The Campaign for Sharp

HealthCare by donating shares of highly appreciated

stock. His gift will help expand facilities, advance

nationally recognized clinical programs and fund

innovative technology at Sharp Metropolitan Medical

Campus. “I feel so appreciative to Sharp,” he shared

with GB Magazine. “My doctors have been so

wonderful and have truly helped me, so it is my way

of paying it back.”


Sharp leaders honor Stanley for his legacy gift

“Stanley’s gift also provides him with several

tax benefits,” explains Linda Spuck, Chief

Gift Planning Officer. “Had Stanley sold his

appreciated stock, he would have paid tens

of thousands of dollars in capital gains tax.

By turning it into a charitable gift annuity,

he can see his donation in action and receive

high fixed-rate payments for the rest of his

life, some free from income tax. He also

received a substantial up-front charitable

deduction.”

Making his dad proud

Stanley’s generosity is deeply connected to his family

story. His dad, Phil, founded PAPEL Collectible

Mugs on Main Street at Disneyland when it opened

in 1955, soon expanding to The Queen Mary in Long

Beach. “We were decorating mugs 24 hours a day,” says

Stanley. “We couldn’t make them fast enough.” Over

seven decades, they sold hundreds of millions of mugs.

Stanley not only respected his dad’s business acumen

and work ethic, but also his giving spirit. “He set up

scholarships for his employees, and I admired that,”

Stanley recalls.

Gifts of appreciation

Stanley moved to San Diego during the pandemic,

and when he needed expert health care, he turned

Stanley was inspired by his father’s generosity

to Sharp. Grateful for the quality care he received,

Stanley wanted to show his appreciation. Stanley

initially made gifts in honor of his caregivers, but he

was excited when he learned he could make an even

greater difference through a charitable gift annuity. “I

feel so appreciative to Sharp,” Stanley says. “Sharp is

doing some exciting things, all to help other people.

This is my way of paying it forward.”

“Establishing a charitable gift annuity is a win-winwin,”

Stanley continues. “Sharp is a wonderful health

care organization. Financially, if you are retired, it

offers a secure income for the rest of your life, and

you are doing something good for other people at the

same time.”

To explore your legacy giving opportunities, visit

www.yoursharplegacy.org.


Environment

In the Company of Giants

PROTECTING GRAY WHALES IN BAJA CALIFORNIA

BY: ANN WYCOFF

Gray Whale Spy-Hop with

WILDCOAST camp on the horizon

Each winter, thousands of gray whales

complete one of the longest mammal

migrations on Earth: 12,000 miles from

Alaska’s icy seas to the warm, shallow

lagoons of Baja California. At San Ignacio

Lagoon, mothers give birth, calves learn

to swim, and massive adults breach, spyhop,

and mate against a backdrop of stunning desert

mountains, giant sand dunes and blazing sunsets.

For reasons scientists still do not fully understand,

these leviathans sometimes seek human contact,

gliding toward small panga boats, even nudging

their calves forward as if to introduce them. It is an

encounter that feels almost miraculous- especially

considering these same whales were hunted nearly to

extinction a century ago.

A Victory for Conservation

In 2000, this sanctuary nearly vanished. A Japanese

conglomerate planned to build the world’s largest

industrial salt plant on the lagoon’s edge, threatening

to poison its pristine waters. WILDCOAST, a

conservation nonprofit co-founded by Serge Dedina,

Ph,D., helped lead the fight that stopped the project

and secured 483 miles of protected coastline around

Baja’s gray whale lagoons.

That victory preserved one of the last undeveloped

gray whale nurseries on Earth. But today, a far bigger

threat looms.

Decline in the Age of Climate Change

Once hailed as a comeback story, the eastern North

Pacific gray whale population has crashed from 27,000


a decade ago to

just 13,000 today.

Between 2019

and 2023, the

National Oceanic

and Atmospheric

Administration

declared

an Unusual

Mortality Event

after hundreds of

whales washed

ashore, many

starving to death.

Scientists link

the decline to warming seas

and ecological upheaval in

the whales’ Arctic feeding

grounds. Without enough

food during the summer,

gray whales lack the energy

to survive their marathon

migration - or to reproduce

successfully. Sadly, calf

production has plummeted

Panga boat interaction

since 2019.

Their decline

signals the

dramatic

impact

climate

change is

having on

marine

ecosystems.

According

to Dedina,

“As a result North Pacific Gray Whale

of climate

change, gray whales are literally canaries in the

dramatically changing ocean coal mine. We cannot

afford to let these wondrous symbols of California and

Baja’s coastal waters vanish before our eyes. We must do

everything we can to protect these magnificent whales

right now and far into the future.”

WILDCOAST safari-style

camp at San Ignacio Lagoon

A Front-Row Seat to

Conservation

Despite the

challenges,

WILDCOAST has

helped to conserve

38 million acres of

coastal and marine

ecosystems across

California and

Mexico. To connect

people directly with

this work,

WILDCOAST

organization

partners

with Baja

Discovery to

offer a five-day

eco-adventure

at San Ignacio

Lagoon.

Guests stay in

a low-impact,

safari-style

camp on the

lagoon’s edge,

exploring by day and gathering

under starry skies at night.

Twice-daily boat excursions led

by local captains bring visitors

face-to-face with the whales -

on the animals’ terms. Beyond

whale watching, travelers kayak

through mangrove forests, walk

along pristine beaches, and hear

from scientists about the urgent

fight to protect these waters.

It is more than a trip. It is a call to action - an invitation

to witness the wonder of gray whales and join the

movement to save them.

For information on WILDCOAST’s February 18–22,

2026 Gray Whale Adventure with Baja Discovery,

contact Ann Wycoff at (619) 423-8665.

www.wildcoast.org


Museum

An Evening

of the Arts

Mingei International Museum gathered

supporters together for an evening of

appreciation and camaraderie. Hosted

at a private residence, guests toured the

unique home and enjoyed an evening

of ethereal atmosphere. This event was a special

opportunity to thank Mingei’s biggest fans - generous

donors, patrons, and board members who propel

the Museum’s mission to share stunning exhibitions

of folk art, craft, and design and offer impactful

programming for all ages.

Joyce Glazer, Alice

Diamond and Raquel Rudoy

Judy Hirsh and

Walter Cohen

Allison Rossett and

Pierrette Dan Celve

Catherine and

Robert Palmer

Richard and

Susan Ulevitch

Celifford Schireson, John Venekamp,

Steve Eilenberg and Marie Tartar


Jennifer Findley, Robert Singer

and Jessica Hanson York


Museum

El Museo Internacional Mingei

reunió a sus colaboradores

para compartir una velada de

camaradería y agradecimientos

envueltos en una atmósfera

etérea. Llevada adelante en una residencia

privada, luego de recorrer el hermoso

lugar se pasó a agradecer a los generosos

donantes, mecenas y a la comisión

directiva por los esfuerzos que llevan

adelante promoviendo la exhibición del

arte, artesanías y diseño folk y ofreciendo

también importantes programas para

gente de todas las edades.

David Workman and

Claire Anderson

Julie and Bob

Cowan Novak

Celia Henely, Margaret

Jackson and Angie Drake

Barbara Roper

and Liz Lancaster

Maurine Beinbrink

and Julie Leyden

Hal and Pam Fuson with

Gordon Brodfuehier


Carl Findley III and

Fritz Friedman

Maureen and

Charlie King

Robin Lipman

and Sue West

Stacie Canan and

Beth Bowman

Steve and

Nancy Howard

Sheri Jamieson with Don

and Stacy Rosenberg


Benefit

Be the

Light

Shelter to Soldier’s largest

annual fundraiser, Be the Light,

raised critical funds to support

the rescue dogs and veterans

served by the program’s

mission. Guests enjoyed musical

entertainment as they delighted in

a three-course dinner overlooking

the Pacific Ocean. Co-founders

Graham and Kyrie Bloem thanked

the community for its support as the

funds raised will benefit Shelter to

Soldier programs serving our nation’s

brave veterans and homeless dogs in

need of a forever home, and a life of

purpose.

David and

Christy Meixell

Steven and

Marina Smith


Tommy Moore

and Moose

Matt and

Tracy Harrick

Betsy Brockman

and Ashley Smiles

Shane Kruchten

with Buddy


Ian and Rachelle

Harding

Ben Walker, Lizzie

Quintana and Alex Roher


Benefit

El mayor evento anual para recaudar

fondos de Shelter to Soldier, Be the

Light, destina sus esfuerzos a reunir el

fundamental apoyo que necesitan los

perros de rescate y veteranos asistidos

por su programa. Durante el festejo los invitados

disfrutaron de música y entretenimiento en

vivo mientras degustaban una cena de tres

pasos, acompañados de las magníficas vistas

del océano Pacifico. Sus fundadores, Graham

y Kyrie Bloem, agradecieron a la comunidad

por su generoso apoyo a los programas que

asisten a nuestros valientes veteranos y perros

en situación de calle, necesitados de un hogar

permanente y un sentido para sus vidas.

Hailey Iseell and Raider, Andres Orozco

with Ernie and Tom Patterson with Forest

Jennifer and

Richard Vasquez

Stephanie Cadwell, Kory

Boals and Shirley Lara

Grayson and

Kelli Grove

Melissa and

Armando Lopez

Weg Leitner, Zatarain

Boettcher and Robert Bartlett

Graham and

Kyrie Bloem


People Served in 2025:

424,124

Students Served in 2025:

146,893

Future Scientists

Are Made Here

Voted San Diego’s Best Museum of

2025, the Fleet Science Center,

connects more than 145,000 students

and youth to science each year.

Support our efforts at the Fleet and in

the community by contributing to the

Rock-It Science Fund today.


Movement

Together for

Babies in the NICU

This year’s

Breakfast at

Tiffany’s was

one for the

books. The

signature

Miracle

Babies luncheon was a soldout

success, welcoming 180

guests and raising more than

$81,000, each dollar carrying

with it the promise of hope.

That generosity translates

into hot meals for parents

who have not left the hospital

in days, transportation for

mothers desperate to reach

their newborns, and moments

of relief that remind families

they are not alone during the

hardest chapter of their lives.

Behind the elegant setting

and sparkling décor was a

deeper purpose: supporting

families with babies in the

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU),

the specialized hospital unit where

premature or critically ill newborns

receive round-the-clock medical

care. While doctors and nurses fight

Miracle Babies Board Member Brittany

Games with Co-Founder Marjan Mortazavi

Behind every

dollar raised

is a story of

love, struggle,

and resilience

to stabilize fragile infants,

parents face an equally

relentless struggle, balancing

jobs, other children at home,

and the emotional weight of

watching their baby fight for

life.

Behind every dollar raised is

a story of love, struggle, and

resilience. Vanessa’s story is

one of them.

Vanessa, a proud mother of

five and full-time working

parent, knows this reality

firsthand. At five months

pregnant she discovered

she was carrying triplets.

Her NICU journey was

long and exhausting. Her

son spent 28 days in the

NICU while her daughters

remained in intensive care

for 52 days. During that

time, she juggled daily

hospital visits with caring for her

toddler at home. The strain was

immense, yet she found comfort

through Miracle Babies’ programs.


She remembers

the relief she felt

at Miracle Hour,

a peer support

gathering for

NICU parents.

Sharing a meal

and a craft with

others walking the

same road gave

her strength when

she felt she had

none left. “It is

hard to bring one

baby home from

the hospital, let

alone three,” Vanessa

reflects. Even today,

six years later, she

remains grateful that

Miracle Babies was

part of her story.

Her triplets are now

healthy, thriving

children, and she

is still connected to

the NICU families

she met during

those difficult days.

Miracle Babies Family at NICU Reunion

Stories like Vanessa’s

are why Miracle

Babies exists. Too

often, families are

forced to choose

between meeting

basic needs at home

or being present with their hospitalized newborn.

Miracle Babies removes that impossible choice.

Through transportation assistance, mental health

counseling, and programs like Miracle Hour, parents

are given the

strength and

stability to stay

close to their

babies when it

matters most.

The impact of

Miracle Babies

reaches far

beyond a single

event or family.

Each story is

part of a larger

movement to

ensure that

parents never

face the NICU

journey alone.

That movement

now calls for the

support of the entire

community.

Whether through

volunteering your

time, lending your

voice, or making

a gift, you become

part of the village

that surrounds

NICU families with

love and strength.

From the joy of a

sold-out Breakfast

Vanessa and her family

at Tiffany’s to the

urgent need facing

families today, Miracle Babies continues to prove that

when a community comes together, miracles happen.

Learn more or donate at www.miraclebabies.org.


Investment

Community is Everything

at Mission Fed

Mission Fed

At Mission Fed Credit

Union (Mission

Fed), giving back

to the community

is the centerpiece

of its mission, vision, and values. In

2024 alone Mission Fed gave over

$1.2 million to causes that strengthen

San Diego, support underserved

communities, and promote financial

well-being.

One of its most impactful initiatives

is the “Community is Everything”

Mission Fed

gave over $1.2

million to causes

that strengthen

San Diego

Fund - a name

that perfectly

reflects Mission

Fed’s commitment

to making a

difference in

San Diego. With

a remarkable

investment of

$500,000, the

fund has been

instrumental in

helping local

nonprofit organizations secure

the financial resources they need

to grow their impact.

MAAC Project

Launched in December 2024,

the fund awarded $225,000 to

nine nonprofit organizations

serving diverse needs across

San Diego County, including


Junior Achievement of San Diego County

Promises2Kids

Emilio Nares Foundation

Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank

programs focused on youth empowerment, food

insecurity, and senior well-being. The 2024

recipients included the Emilio Nares Foundation,

Junior Achievement of San Diego County, MAAC

Project, Meals on Wheels San Diego County,

Promises2Kids, San Diego Center for Children,

The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank,

San Ysidro Health, and The Chicano Federation.

In 2025, Mission Fed expanded the fund

through an open application process. More

than 200 applications were received, and 26

organizations were selected to receive grants of up

to $25,000. From education and the environment to

Latino empowerment, foster youth services, animal

welfare, special needs, and more. The range of work

these nonprofits are doing is truly inspiring.

The 2025 grant recipients include MiraCosta College

Foundation, Interfaith Community Services, MANA

de San Diego, San Diego Oasis, Burn Institute, San

Ysidro Health, San Diego Youth Services, Just in Time

for Foster Youth, Girl Scouts San Diego, KPBS, Mama’s

Kitchen, San Diego Food System Alliance, Classroom

of the Future Foundation, Helen Woodward Animal

Chicano Federation

Center, Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, TERI,

Inc., Autism Society San Diego, Cristo Rey San Diego

High School, Empowering Latino Futures, Teens Rise,

WIT, Casa de Amistad, Words Alive, Urban Corps of

San Diego, San Diego Center for Children, and Jewish

Family Service of San Diego.

For Mission Fed, this is not a one-time effort. It is part of

an ongoing commitment to ensuring San Diego remains

a place where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Because at Mission Fed, community really is everything.

www.missionfed.com


Gala

Summerfest

La Jolla Music Society recently hosted their annual

Summerfest Gala under the leadership of Gala

Chairs Don and Stacy Roesenberg. Attendees

enjoyed a musical interlude, masterfully curated

by SummerFest Music Director Inon Barnatan on

an unforgettable evening where music, community, and

purpose united in perfect harmony. The gala supports La

Jolla Music Society’s Learning and Engagement programs,

which reach nearly 11,000 school children and adults

each year. La Jolla Music Society builds the foundation for

artistic growth and vibrant community connections.

Irwin Jacobs with Stacey and Don Rosenberg

PHOTOGRAPHED BY J.DIXX

Mary Walshok and Todd Schultz

Mary Ellen Clark and Inon Barnatan

Vivian Lim and Joseph Wong

Maureen Shiftan with Jennifer and Kurt Eve


Brenda Baker and Steve Baum

Congratulations!

We are celebrating the eleven

professional advisor graduates

of JCF’s Trusted Charitable

Advisor (TCA) program

where participants engage with

philanthropy experts to explore

strategies for deepening client

relationships. This was our

ninth cohort, who joined more

than 140 participants to date.

For more information and list of

all TCA graduates, please visit:

jcfsandiego.org/TCA

2025 Trusted Charitable Advisors (left to right):

Marissa Nemirofsky, April Lidot, Anna Peterson, Nimai Chokshi,

Kinga Wulczynska-Lauer, William Smith, Dana Green, Victor Shlionsky,

Stuart Schiffman, Ehud Gersten, Curtis West

End the Year Strong

Questions to Ask Advisors to

Advance Your Philanthropy

What is a Donor Advised Fund

and why might I need one?

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

is an individual charitable

account that makes giving

easier, more meaningful, and

impactful. A simple and tax efficient way to manage your

philanthropy. Only $1,800 to get started!

Is there a required minimum distribution for an

inherited IRA?

Although assets continue to grow tax-deferred, you must

take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) each year.

How do I avoid my RMD being counted towards my

income?

If you are over the age of 73, you may be able to exclude

these distributions from your income when they are directed

to a qualified 501(c)(3) organization. This option is known as

the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).

Jewish Community Foundation San Diego

Individuals can make a difference; together we change the world.

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For More Information


Visit Us Online Here

Gala

Recientemente, La Jolla Music Society llevó adelante

su evento anual Summerfest Gala, con Don y

Stacy Rosenberg como anfitriones. Los presentes

disfrutaron de un interludio musical con la eximia

curaduría del director musical del Summerfest,

Inon Barnatan, logrando una inolvidable velada donde la

música, la comunidad y un propósito lograron la perfecta

armonía. La gala destina sus esfuerzos a apoyar los

programas educativos y de divulgación de La Jolla Music

Society que tiene llegada a más de 11,000 niños y adultos,

construyendo las bases para el crecimiento artístico y

logrando vibrantes conexiones comunitarias.

Leigh Ryan, Wesley Fata, Leah Rosenthal and Christopher Beach

Matthew Geaman, Leah Rosenthal and Blake Pouliot

Steve Baum, Blake Pouliot, Alisa Weilerstein and Brenda Baker

Carol Randolph, Karen Cohn, Iris Strauss, Peggy Preuss and Teresa Hixson

Liqun Wang and Marco Londei



Hope

A New Chapter of Care

TRUECARE OPENS VISTA WAY HEALTH CAMPUS

Ribbon Cutting

When the ribbon was cut on

TrueCare’s brand-new Vista

Way Health Campus in

Oceanside, the crowd gathered

was not just celebrating a

building, it was celebrating

what that campus represents:

hope, accessibility, and community.

On a sunny August afternoon, families, community

partners, and local leaders came together to tour the

37,488-square-foot campus and witness a milestone in

North County health care. The energy was celebratory,

with TrueCare’s President and CEO Michelle D.

Gonzalez reminding guests of the heart behind the

expansion.

“The Vista Way Health Campus represents our

ongoing commitment to providing high-quality,

comprehensive care and supporting the long-term

well-being of our communities,” Gonzalez shared with

GB Magazine. “By uniting essential services in one

location, we are creating a welcoming space where

patients feel supported and connected.”


From the moment guests stepped inside, it was clear

that this is not your typical medical office. Designed

with patients in mind, the Vista Way Health Campus

combines convenience with comfort. Here, primary

care and QuickCare services are just steps away from

a state-of-the-art dental health center, as well as

chiropractic

and

acupuncture

suites, all

under one roof.

Its location

could not be

more strategic,

either. Just

a short walk

from Tri-

City Medical

Center, the

campus makes

it easier for

patients to

coordinate care

without the stress

of long commutes

or multiple

appointments

spread across

town. For families

balancing work,

school, and life’s

daily demands, this

kind of thoughtful

design is more than

a convenience, it

is peace of mind,

which is exactly

what TrueCare had

in mind.

TrueCare’s brand-new

Vista Way Health Campus

For over five

decades, TrueCare has been more than a health

provider; it has been a neighbor, advocate, and

partner in wellness. Each year, nearly 70,000 patients

rely on TrueCare’s 26 health centers and WIC offices

throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties. The

services go far beyond the basics, offering pediatrics,

women’s health, behavioral health, cardiology,

podiatry, nutrition, and even mobile health units that

bring care directly into communities.

Just as importantly, TrueCare offers support where life

and health intersect: transportation assistance, weekly

food distributions, and help enrolling in insurance,

because good

health does

not happen in

isolation.

The Vista

Way Health

Campus stands

as a symbol

of what is

possible when

compassion

meets action.

For the

patients who

will walk

through its

doors, it means

more than a checkup;

it means a

space where dignity

and care go hand

in hand. And for

the community, it

is a reminder that

health care should

feel personal,

accessible,

and rooted in

belonging.

As one guest at the

opening said with

a smile, “It feels

like the community

finally has a place that feels like it was built for us.”

TrueCare’s President and CEO Michelle D. Gonzalez with

Sam Witt representing U.S. Representative Mike Levin

Join TrueCare in further celebration at their annual

gala in April 2026. Sponsorship opportunities are

now open, and you can learn more by reaching out to

Debbi at (760) 668-4905.

www.truecare.org/gala


About San Diego

YES, IT’S

COWLES MOUNTAIN… BUT

BY KEN KRAMER

I

remember

the

afternoon

at Mount

Hope

Cemetery.

Harriette

Wade

was positively

gleeful when,

after searching

the rows of

headstones, she

at last found

what she was

looking for.

“Here he is!”

she shouted,

brushing away

a few leaves to

read the marble

inscription

aloud: “George A.

Cowles, Founder of

Cowlestown.”

Please believe me when

I tell you that Harriette

was in love with George.

Never mind that he had

been dead for 105 years,

there was a deep fondness here. She had come to learn

and document almost everything about him.

In 1887 George Cowles owned about 4,000 acres in the

El Cajon Valley, where he planted a wonderful variety

of fruits, olives, and grain. He also raised thoroughbred

horses and polo ponies and tirelessly worked to create

George Algernon

Cowles’ Gravestone

George Cowles was the

founder of Cowlestown

and build

his little

community

called

Cowlestown.

“He was

determined

to make it a

nice place,”

Harriette

told me.

And then he

died. The

story is that

he worked

so hard on

Cowlestown

that it killed

him at age

51. And as

long as I

knew her, she was

fiercely protective of

his legacy, especially

when it came to the

one thing that irked

her to no end. You

see, San Diegans most

often mispronounce

his name.

A few hundred thousand of us every year climb to the

highest point in our city by hiking up the trail to the

peak of Cowles Mountain in Mission Trails Regional

Park. The vast majority calling it “COWels” Mountain,

but Harriette always insisted his name was correctly said

as “KOHLs.” (Like hot coals). It perplexed her that it


Our City’s Highest Peak is

named for George Cowles

Santee Historian

Harriette Wade in 1995

The Cowlestown School

never quite caught on. “Is it so hard to remember?” To me it always made sense.

If my name were spelled B-o-w-l-e-s, I sure wouldn’t want folks messing that up.

Well, the more Harriette learned about George Cowles, the more she felt his

legacy deserved more. For starters, after his death, his widow married again,

and shortly thereafter, the Cowlestown name began disappearing as her

new husband, Milton Santee gained prominence and influence. Thus today,

you have to go pretty far back in history to find many references to George

Cowles, whose only lasting landmark is that mountain bearing his name, if

we could just get it right.

For her part, Harriette, longtime President of the Santee Historical Society,

championed the cause ’til her death in 2006. Honestly, the Society took a

few years to recover and the Cowles (Kohls) name pronunciation campaign

sort of died with her. But I think she would be heartened to know that the

past few years have seen more hikers who have found it easier to remember.

He deserves it, and so does she.

Ken Kramer is creator

and host of Ken Kramer’s

About San Diego, seen

Thursday nights at 8:00

on KPBS-TV. His stories

About San Diego also

appear each month in

Giving Back Magazine.


Luncheon

Tisch Family

Zoological

Gardens in

Jerusalem

Rabbi Eli with Eric,

Eloise and Alysa Sloan


For many years, the Jerusalem Zoo

Foundation’s chair in San Diego,

Helena Galper has hosted a luncheon

at the San Diego Zoo’s Treetops

Room honoring the participants

and donors who helped make the youth

exchange program between the Tisch

Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem and

the San Diego Zoo possible. The luncheon

showcased the appreciation for animals and

a connection partnership and collaboration

between the San Diego Zoo

and the Jerusalem Zoo.

Niklas Bandak and

Benjamin Moore

Caroline Wohl

and Arlene Esgate

Shira Levy, Emma Cripps, Aaron Kupershmith,

Micah Weissler and Yari Pechnikov

Laura Applegate

and Charlotte Rand


Durante muchos años, Helena Galper,

presidente de la Jerusalem Zoo

Foundation de San Diego llevó adelante

los almuerzos en el salon Treetops del

Zoo de San Diego, homenajeando a

los donantes y personas que logran llevar adelante

los programas de intercambio entre la Tisch Family

Zoological Gardens de Jerusalén y el Zoo de San

Diego. Este almuerzo es una demostración del

valor que se les da a los animales y la asociación y

colaboración entre el zoológico de San Diego y el

de Jerusalén.

Mark and

Susan Edelstein

Greyson Cripps

and Dana Kurland

Julie and

Jay Sarno

Diane and

Shlomo Benaroya

Jilad Moshe, Talya Doron,

Gregorio Goldstein and Zeji Ozeri

Some Things Should Be Protected Forever

The San Diego River Park Foundation’s Fiesta Del Rio Party

Taking action for the San Diego River

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Music

The

River

Sycuan Casino and Resort

turned up the heat with a live

performance with Jackson Dean.

San Diego’s only country music

concert pool party under the

stars features two state-of-the-art pools,

a Lazy River, and a swim-up bar. Guests

enjoyed their favorite cocktail while

floating down the Lazy River or twostepping

poolside with friends and family.

This unique event venue is the highlight

of the summer and everyone is looking

forward to next year - don’t miss out!

El Sycuan Casino y Resort elevó la

temperatura con la presentación en vivo

de Jackson Dean en el único concierto

de música country que se realiza bajo

las estrellas a lado de nuevas y originales

piscinas con bar incluido y un Lazy River. Los

invitados disfrutaron de sus cócteles favoritos

mientras flotaban lentamente a lo largo del “río”

o tomando un cóctel con amigos y familia en los

escalones de las piscinas. Este evento único en su

tipo es lo más destacado del verano y algo esperado

por todos, no se pierdan la próxima edición…¡el

año que viene!



Wonder

ENF Holiday Smiles

BRINGING JOY WHERE IT IS NEEDED MOST

The holidays are meant to be filled with

joy, laughter, and time spent with loved

ones. But for children battling cancer

and other life-threatening illnesses,

the season often looks very different.

Instead of twinkling lights at home,

many spend their holidays in hospital

rooms, undergoing treatments, surrounded by medical

equipment instead of family.

The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF) believes that

no child should miss out on the magic of the season.

Each year, the organization launches Holiday Smiles, a

campaign designed to bring hope, comfort, and joy to

children receiving care at Rady Children’s Hospital.

The campaign begins in November with fundraising,

toy drives, and volunteer events that bring the

community together in generosity. These efforts

blossom in December into unforgettable holiday

celebrations inside the Transplant, Oncology, and

Sickle Cell Units at Rady’s. During these parties,

children open presents and experience the wonder

of the holidays, while parents are given the relief

of seeing their child smile despite the challenges of

illness.

One parent shared with GB Magazine, “When ENF

gave our child presents, it meant more than words

could explain. We did not know how or if we would

celebrate that year, but seeing our child smile,

reminded us that joy is still possible, even in hard

times.”


Holiday Smiles is part

of ENF’s Continuum

of Care, which ensures

families receive support

not only during the

holidays but throughout

the year, from free rides

to treatment through

Ride With Emilio, to

food security, education,

and emotional

support. The holiday

season offers a special

opportunity for ENF

and its supporters to go

even further, ensuring

children who are

fighting for their lives

still feel the warmth and

wonder of this special

time of year.

Here are some ways

that you can support

the Holiday Smiles

campaign:

• Donating gifts that

will be wrapped and

hand-delivered to

children in the hospital.

• Joining a giftwrapping

party, where

volunteers prepare

presents and share in

the joy of giving.

• Assembling snack

bags with hospitalapproved

treats. Since

some children must

fast for up to 24 hours

before chemotherapy,

these thoughtful bags

provide comfort and

relief when they are

finally able to eat.

Every gift and every act of kindness make a difference. This holiday season, ENF

and its supporters aim to ensure that every child in the Transplant, Oncology, and

Sickle Cell Units at Rady Children’s experiences joy, hope, and love. Together, the

community will not only deliver presents, they will deliver Holiday Smiles.

For more information on how to get involved, please visit www.enfhope.org.


Hope

Feeding San Diego

PROVIDING A PLACE AT THE TABLE FOR EVERY SAN DIEGAN

The holidays are the busiest season for

Feeding San Diego and its community

network of non-profits and faith-based

organizations who help distribute

nutritious meals to people experiencing

hunger. Holiday meals go beyond food.

They are about cherished cultural

traditions, gathering with loved ones, and passing on

what matters to the next generation. But too many

families are going to struggle to put their holiday meal

on the table this year. When a family cannot afford to

put that meal on the table, they lose a lot more than

nutrition. Feeding San Diego and its countywide

hunger-relief network provide nourishment to San

Diegans who need resources. It could be an activeduty

service member and their family who just got

stationed in San Diego, a senior living in a small

mountain town who has trouble getting to the grocery

store an hour away, or working parents of small

children who grapple with tough choices with the high

cost of living.

Families Are Feeling the Pressure

According to the latest data from Feeding America,

the national organization that Feeding San Diego

is a partner food bank of, nearly 400,000 people in

San Diego County are experiencing food insecurity - a

startling increase of nearly 10% from the previous

year. This includes just over 100,000 children. Food

insecurity rates are higher than they were pre-pandemic.

Nearly a third of households in San Diego County are

struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. The

high cost of food and other essentials like housing and

healthcare, employment and other factors - like the end


of pandemic-era

relief efforts -

are among the

top reasons why

it is increasingly

difficult to afford

and access the

food people

need to thrive.

Proven

Programs

That Deliver

In partnership

with a network of more than 350

local charities, schools, colleges,

faith communities, healthcare

providers and meal sites, Feeding

San Diego collects food and

financial donations, moves and

distributes food to communities

who need it, and advocates to

end hunger.

Through

the Feeding

San Diego

network, last

fiscal year

more than

31 million

meals were

provided to

children,

families,

seniors,

college

students,

military

families, and

veterans. By

identifying

the

communities most in need and

providing food resources at trusted

locations, Feeding San Diego’s

programs lift people up when they

find themselves in need.

Feeding San Diego’s

Hunger-Relief

Programs Bring

Hope During the

Holidays

Help Make the Holidays

Brighter

All across the county, families are

counting on Feeding San Diego

and its partners to provide healthy

choices for their holiday meals.

Feeding San

Diego, in turn,

counts on the

community’s

generosity

to keep the

food moving

to families

who need it

most. This

holiday season,

Feeding San

Diego is

anticipating

more people needing to turn

to food assistance because of

cuts to CalFresh, California’s

version of the Supplemental

Nutrition Assistance Program. It

is estimated that around 80,000

people living in San Diego

County who currently receive

benefits will

no longer

have that

assistance in

the coming

months,

coinciding

with the

holiday

season. Every

$1 donated

to Feeding

San Diego

helps provide

two meals

to people

experiencing

hunger. You

can help

make the

holidays brighter by making sure

everyone has a place at the table.

To learn more or donate, visit

www.feedingsandiego.org.


Legacy

Book of Life

Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego

recently hosted the Book of Life Signing

ceremony at Temple Beth Israel at Heritage Park

in Old Town. Families and individuals submitted

a personal statement for the San Diego Jewish

Community’s Book of Life. The Book of Life program

symbolizes the true concept of L’Dor V’Dor, passing

on traditions from one generation to the next. Temple

Beth Israel is also San Diego’s first synagogue, with the

first services held there on September 25, 1889!

Meg Mandel, Pam Ferris and Charlene Seidle

Zvi Weiss, Brenda and Wolf Bielas with Carol Schwarzblat

Jeremy Pearl and Tina Beranbaum

Karen and Jaime Breziner


Kira Finkenberg, Alexis Larky, Debbie Deverett and Michael Rabkin

Fran Forman, Ingram Lasner and Jane Willoughby

Sally and Joel Shaps

Jose Zyman with Nadine, Dan and Sabrina Schwarzblat


Legacy

Recientemente, la Jewish Community

Foundation of San Diego llevó adelante

en su templo Beth Israel ubicado

en el Heritage Park de Old Town la

emblemática ceremonia Book of Life

Signing, donde personas y familias presentan su

testimonio en el Libro de la Vida. El programa Book

of Life simboliza el verdadero concepto de L’Dor

V’Dor, transmitiendo tradiciones de generación

en generación. También es importante destacar al

templo Beth Israel como la primera y una de las más

excepcionales sinagogas de San Diego, ¡comenzando

sus servicios el 25 de septiembre de 1889!

Heidi Gantwerk, Marie Raftery and Bob Rubenstein

Kelly Pearl, Selwyn and Hilary Isakov

Joyce Axelrod and Sarah Schatz


Ron and Elliot Heller

Sonia Israel and Sharleen Wollach

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Empowerment

80 Years of Progress,

One Story at a Time

HONORING NATIONAL DISABILITY

EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH

E

ach October, The

Arc of San Diego

joins communities

nationwide

in celebrating

National Disability

Employment

Awareness Month

(NDEAM), honoring

the contributions

of people with

disabilities in the

workforce. This year

marks the 80th anniversary

of NDEAM, a milestone that

reflects decades of progress

toward inclusion and

opportunity.

As San Diego County’s largest

provider of services for

individuals with intellectual

and developmental disabilities,


The Arc of San Diego

supports more than

2,000 people each

year, among them, over

350 individuals receive

job training, placement,

and coaching.

Sean Mooney

at Vons

The Arc of San

Diego supports

more than 2,000

people each year.

Among them, over

350 individuals

receive job training,

placement, and

coaching- opening

doors to meaningful

employment and

independence.

One of those

individuals is Sean

Mooney, who has

been thriving as a

courtesy clerk at

Vons for nearly three

years. Known for

his cheerful attitude

and dedication, Sean helps

customers bag groceries, locate

items, retrieve carts, and keep

the store clean. “I like my job

because it’s good to help out

other people,” Sean shared

with a smile. His enthusiasm

and reliability have made him

a valued member of the team.

Angie Elsbury, Assistant

Store Director at Vons, has

seen firsthand the impact

of inclusive hiring. “Sean is

very precise and wants to do

his tasks correctly. We count

on him, and he succeeds in

any area he is assigned,” she

said. With the support of his

job coach, Anthony, Sean

has grown more confident

and independent in his role,

embodying the spirit of

NDEAM.

The bond between Sean

and his team goes beyond

the workplace. When Angie

learned that Sean was

competing in the Special

Olympics, she rallied

friends, made custom

shirts with his face,

and traveled to Orange

County to cheer him

on. Sean proudly wore

his medals and shirt

to work the next day,

and his achievement

was celebrated on

breakroom TVs

across 330 Vons stores

statewide.

“Sean’s dedication

and enthusiasm not

only bring immense

value to Vons,

but also highlight

the incredible

potential within our

Anthony, Arc Job Coach,

and Sean during work

community,” Anthony J.

DeSalis, Esq., President &

CEO of The Arc of San Diego

shared with GB Magazine.

“He is a shining example of

how inclusion empowers

individuals to thrive.”

Vons’ commitment to

diversity is woven into its

culture. Gina Castro, Talent

Acquisition Representative

for the Vons SoCal Division,

emphasized that inclusivity

is part of their recruitment,

training, and promotion

practices. “We celebrate

both individual and

collective achievements,”

she added.

The Arc of San Diego

is grateful for Vons’

partnership and their

dedication to fostering

a workplace where

individuals with

disabilities can succeed.

Sean’s story is a

testament to the power

of opportunity, and a

reminder that when

businesses embrace

inclusion, communities

grow stronger.

To learn more about

The Arc of San Diego,

visit www.arc-sd.com.

Angie Elsbury, Assistant Store Director at Vons, and

friends with Sean at Special Olympics competition


Grand Opening

The Joan

and Irwin

Jacobs

Performing

Arts Center

Enjoying the evening

Cygnet Theatre celebrated the

grand opening of The Joan

and Irwin Jacobs Performing

Arts Center (The Joan) – a

visionary adaptive project

and Cygnet Theatre’s new state-of-theart

contemporary permanent home

at Arts District Liberty Station. The

organization reimagined the historic

Navy Building 178 into a world-class

performance venue and unparalleled arts

and cultural destination in San Diego. It

is now a stunning 42,166-square-foot

creative hub, uniting offices, rehearsal

spaces, and performance stages under

one roof. As a tribute to the late

philanthropist Joan Jacobs, The Joan marks

the next chapter for Cygnet Theatre.

Gregg and Lisa Cantor with

Anise and David Richie

Autumn Doermann-Rojas, Allison

Spratt Pearce and Nil Noyan

Gary, Jerri-Ann

and Irwin Jacobs


Makayal Hoppe, Jaccob

Caltrider and Sean Murray

Dee Silver, Ron Heller

and Bill Scmidt

Claudia Prescott

and Gigi Esgurra

Jeff Partrick and

Trulette Clayes

Jen Fisher, Pam Hamilton

Lester and Lauren Gafa


Grand Opening

El Cygnet Theatre celebró la

inauguración del Joan and

Irwin Jacobs Performing

Arts Center (The Joan),

un visionario proyecto

adaptativo y el nuevo y moderno

espacio que será hogar del arte

contemporáneo, ubicado en el

Arts District Liberty Station. La

organización rediseñó el histórico

edificio Navy 178 convirtiéndolo

en un lugar de nivel mundial para

las presentaciones artísticas que

se realizan en San Diego. Hoy

en día cuenta con un espacio de

42,166 pies cuadrados donde

se amalgaman la creatividad, las

oficinas, espacios para ensayos y

escenarios para presentaciones,

todo bajo un mismo techo. Como

tributo a la filántropa Joan Jacobs,

The Joan marca el inicio de una

nueva etapa para Cygnet Theatre.

Douglas Druley

and Judee Sedler

Rachael BanWormer

and Brian Mackey

Craig Doud and

Elizabeth Swift

Jared Trombetta

and Sarah Daoust

Juan Ruiz and

Mariana Camacho


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and Linda Spuck

Autumn Kirkpatrick

and Katherine Chatman

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Hal Fuson

Miro Stano and

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Altruism

A Legacy of Love

BENJAMIN “BEN” MACIAS TRANSFORMS

HEALTHCARE IN NATIONAL CITY

Standing Nathan, Jose, Ben, and Marcus

Macias. Sitting Lorraine and Jose Chuy Macias

In the heart of National City, a new beacon of hope

is rising thanks to the extraordinary generosity of

Benjamin “Ben” Macias. Born and raised in National

City, Ben’s philanthropic journey began with the

values instilled by his parents as the pathway to

success: perseverance, hard work, and dedication.

These principles shaped his success and inspired his

commitment to uplifting others.

Ben’s sense of responsibility toward his community

was also deeply influenced by family. As a young man,

he helped care for his grandfather, an experience that

opened his eyes to the challenges seniors face in accessing

compassionate care. This experience led him to launch

CFS Transportation, a company serving elderly and

medically fragile adults with transportation services. CFS

Transportation is an extension of the Macias family’s

legacy of love, respect, and resilience.

Today, that legacy takes form in Ben’s transformational

gift to San Ysidro Health, the largest individual donation

in the organization’s 56-year history. His contribution

is helping fund the Macias Family Health Center, a

143,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that will

serve thousands of families. His investment is his legacy

rooted in love, vision, and commitment to health equity

within his community.


“Hardworking

families

deserve

compassionate

care and access

to world-class

facilities and

services. This

center is my

way of giving

back to the

community that raised me.” – Ben Macias

Standing Marcus & Jessica, Martha & Jose, Ben & Nayely,

Karisa & Nathan. Sitting Lorraine and Jose Chuy Macias

The Macias Family Health Center will offer wraparound

services under one roof, including medical, dental,

behavioral health, pharmacy, radiology, physical

therapy, senior meals and activities, and transportation.

It is expected to serve 20,000 patients in its first year

and will house a Program of All-Inclusive care for

the Elderly (PACE) and a Federally Qualified Health

Center, ensuring holistic, culturally competent care for

vulnerable seniors and families. This gift is a lifeline for

the South Bay community.

Beyond healthcare, Ben’s generosity is catalyzing

economic development. His donation will create 200

jobs, spark economic growth, and set a new standard

for philanthropic leadership in the South Bay. For over

15 years, Ben has stood beside San Ysidro Health, as a

donor, hands-on volunteer, and co-presenting sponsor

of the annual Clásico de Golf Tournament. His presence

inspires others to give, serve, and believe in the power of

accessible care.

Fernanda, Ace, Alexandra, Ben,

Nayely, Paulina, Zoe, and Spencer

comprehensive and transformative care

they need to thrive.” - Kevin Mattson,

CEO, San Ysidro Health

San Ysidro Health serves over 162,000

patients across San Diego County, with

a mission to improve the health and

well-being of the communities it serves

with access for all. Ben’s gift amplifies

that mission, bringing dignity, hope,

and healing to the community that

shaped him.

Ben’s legacy is one of

compassion, courage, and

commitment, a legacy that will

echo through the halls of the

Macias Family Health Center for

generations to come.

To explore naming opportunities

or leave a legacy, please contact

Maria Mengual-Paredes,

Director of Philanthropy, at

(310) 904-8470

www.syhealth.org

“Ben’s gift ensures that families who work tirelessly

to build a better San Diego County have access to the


Fundraiser

Charity Golf

Tournament

Feeding San Diego was chosen by San Diegobased

construction services company Pacific

Building Group as the beneficiary of the

company’s annual Charity Golf Tournament in

Rancho Santa Fe. The day included a round of

golf, delicious food and drinks, and a raffle and auction.

All proceeds benefit Feeding San Diego, that provides

more than 31 million meals to children, families,

seniors, college students, military families, and veterans

in partnership with a network of more than 350 local

charities, schools, colleges, faith communities, healthcare

providers, and meal sites throughout San Diego.

Chris Roenko, Richard King,

Austin Willett and Bill Stratton

Russ Engel, Rob Avant

and Brandon Stevens

Eric Glader, Midho Sehic, Tim

Raffield and Graham Martin

Raquel and Greg Rogers

with Gwendolyn Sontheim

Tim Salter and

Jim Roherty


Todd Paiva and

Brian Gilbertson

Feeding San Diego fue elegida por la

compañía constructora con base en San

Diego la Pacific Building Group, como

la beneficiaria de las recaudaciones de

su Torneo solidario anual de golf que se

realizó en Rancho Santa Fe. El día contó con

golf, buena comida y bebida, rifas y subastas,

destinando las recaudaciones a Feeding San

Diego. Esta organización brinda más de 31

millones de comidas a niños, familias, personas

mayores, estudiantes universitarios, familias

de militares y veteranos, asociándose con una

red de más de 350 organizaciones locales de

caridad, escuelas, universidades, comunidades

religiosas, proveedores de salud y espacios de

entrega de alimentos a lo largo y ancho de

San Diego.

Noal Quinci

and Scott Uren

Andre Childers and

Joe Armbruster

Bob Kamensky

and Allison Glader

Jordan Rubino

and Colin Cronin

More Paws

More Healing

Help us prepare more service dogs for wounded warriors.

At Freedom Dogs, we pair

specially trained service dogs

with active-duty military and

veterans recovering from

PTSD, traumatic brain injuries,

and other combat-related

challenges. These dogs do

more than assist-they heal,

empower, and restore hope.

FreedomDogs.org

Freedom Dogs is a 501(c)3 non-profit

organization with Tax ID 43-2106405


Inclusion

Spreading Holiday Cheer

FOUNDATION FOR DEVELOPMENTAL

DISABILITIES’ SEASON OF SHARING

Season of Sharing with Aura

The holiday season is a time meant for

family, joy, and togetherness. Yet for

many families served by the San Diego

Regional Center (SDRC), this time

of year can bring immense financial

stress. The rising cost of utilities and

rent often forces difficult choices

between paying for basic needs or celebrating the

holidays, leaving little room for traditions that should

bring comfort and joy.

The Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (FDD)

created the program to change that reality. Through

this campaign, FDD raises funds to provide holiday

gift cards to SDRC clients in San Diego and Imperial

Counties who are experiencing financial hardship,

ensuring that families can celebrate the holidays with

joy. For many, these gift cards mean a holiday meal,

warm clothing for a child, or the ability to share gifts

that make the season memorable.

Meeting a Growing Need

The demand for assistance has grown dramatically. In

the past year alone, SDRC welcomed over 4,000 new

clients, adding to the thousands of families in need of

support. This surge highlights the growing significance

of the Season of Sharing program. Each contribution,

whether from an individual donor, a family, or a

sponsor, has a positive impact on local families,

making the holidays brighter and less stressful.

A Celebration with Purpose

The Season of Sharing event returns on November

16th at Stone Brewing in Liberty Station, offering

a family-friendly evening where giving back meets

holiday fun. This festive gathering welcomes

supporters, partners, and the community to come

together for crafts, games, holiday shopping, and

plenty of cheer for all ages. Families can enjoy quality

time while knowing their participation directly


supports

SDRC

families in

need.

Season of

Sharing

tickets

include

appetizers,

drinks, and

the chance

to connect

with others

who share a

commitment

to making

the holidays

brighter for SDRC

families. Proceeds from

the event go directly

toward purchasing

holiday gift cards for

these families, ensuring

they can celebrate the

season with dignity, joy,

and togetherness.

Why Sponsorship

Matters

Season of Sharing with Ben

Sponsorship

opportunities are

central to the program’s

success. Businesses and

organizations that partner

with FDD not only help

provide holiday relief

but also demonstrate

their commitment to

strengthening the local intellectual and developmental

disability (I/DD) community in San Diego and

Imperial County. Beyond increased visibility,

sponsorship represents an investment in inclusion

and compassion - values that ripple throughout the

community long after the holidays have passed -

while ensuring SDRC families can experience joy,

Season of Sharing with Byron

connection,

and hope

during the

holiday

season.

Please get in

touch with

Jill Weber

for more

information at

(858) 256-2222.

A Call to

Action

FDD invites

community

members, businesses, and

organizations to join in

spreading holiday cheer

through the Season of

Sharing program. Every

donation, ticket sale,

and sponsorship ensures

local families facing

financial challenges are

not left behind during the

holidays. By supporting

Season of Sharing, donors

affirm their commitment

to helping the I/DD

community and their

families. Together, we can

ensure that the true spirit

of the holidays reaches

every home.

For more information,

please visit:

https://seasonofsharing2025.causevox.com/


Gala

Defying

Gravity

Over 350 guests

experienced a

sparkling celebration

where courage

took center stage,

confidence soared, and character

lit the way. “Defying Gravity”

mirrored the spirit of Girl Scouts,

where girls discover their power

to rise above expectations and

lift each other up in sisterhood to

chart their own bold paths. Guests

enjoyed an unforgettable evening

under the stars, nostalgic camp

activities like archery and s’mores.

This inspiring event raised funds

to ensure that every girl has the

opportunity to be a Girl Scout.

John and Carol Crossman

with Amelia and Marc Ausman


Kay and Steve Grimes, Carol

Dedrich and Alex Nurse

Lori and

Bob Wilke

George and

Kathy Duff


Pete and

Megan Scheid

Larry and

Katie Witt

All smiles

Waheeda and

Majed Noor

Julie and

Manuel Medina

Liam Spector, Carla

Desantis and Allie Russell


Gala

Más de 350 personas

compartieron la celebración

donde el coraje fue protagonista,

la confianza tomó vuelo y la

personalidad definida marcó

el rumbo. “Defying Gravity” representa el

espíritu de las Girl Scouts, donde las niñas

descubren sus fortalezas para superar las

expectativas dentro de una hermandad que

les permite trazar sus propios desafiantes

caminos. Los invitados disfrutaron de

una inolvidable velada bajo las estrellas,

nostálgicas actividades de campamento,

arquería y mucho más. Este inspirador

evento recaudó fondos para asegurar

que cada niña tenga la oportunidad de

convertirse en una Girl Scouts.

John Major, Ken Bien, Arlene

Harris and Marty Cooper

Mike and Janice Doroba with

Debbie and Mark Kanuth

Mimi Murray, Jo Dee Jacob,

Glenn Jacob and Mike Murray

Kate Wayne, Lindsey Richards,

Jessica Clemons and Sami Higuera

Sarah and

Stefanie Bressan


Kunal Ghosh, Geetha

Manchala and Tanvi Ghosh

Michelle Garza and

Melanie Garner

Joe Dishong and

Claire Olson

Elizabeth Wilberg

and Rachel Watkins


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